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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

Success

JUNE 19, 2023

Business leaders, then, must think about whether their workplaces are conducive to employee happiness and health. She says her employees’ VAs were essential over holiday break to “hit the ground running in 2023.” What types of tasks might virtual assistants help with?

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2023 Social Media Time Zones 2022

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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

Company culture is one of the most fundamentally important facets of the modern workplace. Due to the wide breadth of employees in large global companies, everything from time zones and language barriers to country culture and local business norms can create sticking points.

Time Zones Etiquette Negotiating International

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Have a great summer everyone and enjoy your holidays when they come. Having down time is a needed time to recharge your batteries and change the pace from work. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

For instance, waiting for a meeting participant to choose a date, waiting for someone to order something that I need to do my job, waiting for someone to call me back, waiting for someone to get back from holidays and then to top it off they don’t put their out-of-office assistant on so you have no idea why they havent gotten back to you.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving.

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. link] Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:49 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , alcohol , professional assistant , workplace Reactions: 1 comments: Foley-In-Charge said. This is one way to snag folks.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Now I am off for a weeks holiday at the cottage with my daughter and grandson. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

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. To thank your boss for being supportive during a trying time. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

2010

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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That's not my job!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

In my current role I cant take someones blood pressure and in my previous role, often times they wanted to be a Lotus Notes developer. There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap.

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

WORK/LIFE BALANCE We do spend more time at work than at home, but we should try to keep a balance and when we go home, we should be in home mode and when we take holidays, stay away from work (remotely or physically). I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material! P.S. I Love You Happy New Year!

2007

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" " Is it that time of the year already? Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material! P.S. I Love You Happy New Year!

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Keyboards Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International