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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

It can be very stressful for employees if they have nowhere to take a personal call during the day or simply “be alone” According to the University of California, we are open to distraction every three minutes, with a consequent impact on our ability to focus and concentrate. Provide spaces for social, informal connections.

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Ultimate travel itinerary

Practically Perfect PA

Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office.

Travel 100
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Travel Itineraries

Practically Perfect PA

Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office.

Travel 100
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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. I like to have a contact card with my buddys general information in it such as log ins and passwords as appropriate. Too much information.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. Too much information. She loved it! Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. 411 Look Up 411.ca