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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too. Companies should revise or create policies that encompass both external and internal channels, collaborating closely with HR to integrate them into employee training initiatives.

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

Success

Celebrity gossip. They’re internal before they’re external. In the Things That Matter Survey , we asked, “Do you feel that you are spending your time and resources on less important pursuits at the expense of things that matter most to you?” The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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Top 10 Differences Between Secretaries & Admin

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Secretaries make coffee, administrative professionals procure international resources to motivate and empower staff. Secretaries type letters, administrative professionals facilitate company communication with national and international clients.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits. You are more options to stay within the firm, but to branch out to other jobs.

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive found a great resource on the ACT! My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine. Just had to say that, since you seem to be in a panic. Take a deep breath and follow the instructions below. website, which has the following online video tutorials for some of the most frequently used functions in this software.

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