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Time is up for fluorescent lighting, so what happens after the tube strike?

Workplace Insight

Just like the Rolodex, the fax machine and smoking in the office, fluorescent lighting is becoming a thing of the past in the workplace. Many other conditions from epilepsy to autism; chronic fatigue syndrome to vertigo have been associated with their use… Read the rest of this feature in the new issue of IN Magazine.

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31 Ways to Be Less Wasteful In the Office

Eco-Office Gals

Share newspapers and magazines between staff. A combo fax machine, printer, photocopier and scanner uses less energy. Purchase sturdy, high quality tables and chairs that will last longer. Buy milk and kitchen supplies like coffee and tea in bulk and when deals are on. Buy non-toxic cleaners. Encourage staff to be energy-efficient.

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

[This article was originally posted at Executive Secretary Magazine.]. There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and an Assistant. I can honestly say that because of my experience in the administrative profession for 20 years in a variety of organizations.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Lucy Brazier – Executive Secretary Magazine April 23, 2105. For one of my previous roles as long as I had enough diet coke and Belgian biscuits in stock for my boss I was performing my role to full effect.

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Overworked? Unload Your Workload to a Freelancer!

Professional Assistant Blog

I work for a magazine and we hire freelancers for all sorts of reasons. Think of it this way: You can only do so much and getting a helping hand will get those extra tasks completed when the need to be completed – on time and right the first time. You only have to hire a freelancer for the jobs that need urgent attention.

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Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car.

Stephanie LH Calahan

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 What is this disorganized place? A college frat house, a mad scientist’s office? What is this disorganized place? A college frat house, a mad scientist’s office? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Showing Initiative When Using Your Letter Opener

Laughing all the Way to Work

Although I rarely get anything of real importance by regular mail, I still receive a lot of mail by courier and by fax. I open the junk mail and open any plastic wrappings on magazines to make it easier for my boss to review). Is there opportunity in the mail? Can we show initiative in this seemingly menial task?

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