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Sounding the Alarm about Workplace Privacy Issues

Laughing all the Way to Work

I recently attended an IAAP dinner meeting and we had a lawyer speak to us about the proper disposal of confidential documents. It was discovered that some of these were confidential medical records. [1] We need to read our workplace privacy policies and make sure we are following them. [1]

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers. Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!