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Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind

Ian's Messy Desk

Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. For example, remembering the number sequence of: 6-3-2-4-8-1-7-9 could be remembered easier if the sequence is chunked into: 63-24-81-79. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

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You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Excellent material!

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The workation is taking off – but it needs the right tech to make it effective

Workplace Insight

For the unfamiliar, a ‘workation’ is essentially taking advantage of remote working to blend work and a holiday. This could involve taking a summer holiday, and then working from the destination for a further week or two. Having the right workation set up is a key part of this.

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

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Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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