Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We recently interviewed 300 people across Europe to understand how they used digital devices in day-to-day life. Social media may at times inspire, motivate or relax people. Before they existed we had to wait for responses to voicemails and letters, or travel to places to speak to one another.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

I was being interviewed by major news publications! Unfortunately, that company is no longer in business, but I spent a few years as their community spokesperson, writing professional development articles for admins and traveling the country to meet our admin community on a regular basis. Before I knew it, my entire world had changed.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Include the typical working hours, especially if weekends or travel are required. Don't Miss Out on Social Recruiting Whether you're searching for candidates locally, nationally, or globally, you have the advantage of a larger pool of candidates when you hire remotely. This says a lot about the importance of social recruiting!

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. She relieves me from things I don’t need to be doing like email, booking travel and project planning.

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Karen Vivarelli

OCTOBER 28, 2020

hrs of travel every day to and from the city + a puppy! The post VA Interview with Mira from The Life of a Virtual Assistant appeared first on Karen Vivarelli. The decision to become a VA was due to being made redundant in my office job due to COVID-19. 5 | What or who helped you get started as a VA? Check out the VA Course here.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Interview session: Creating an effective partnership with your Executive. During this session we will interview a high flying Executive and their inspirational Assistant. Interview session: Using social media to empower assistants. Being on social media can help you personally and professionally.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Time-Consuming Recruitment Until you have done it, it’s hard to imagine the amount of time hiring executive assistants can take.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Review social media profiles for additional insights into professionalism and fit. However, the role has transformed significantly over the decades.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 31, 2014

20 do’s and don’ts when travelling with the boss. Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5. Managing your social media content. 15 social media and technology trends for 2015. Conscious uncoupling… from your job. Who discovered Elvis? What to do when your boss has been sacked. Mid year reviews.

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Customers Rock!

MAY 4, 2012

As many of you know, I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately, speaking about my book and sharing the Customers Rock! As most travelers are aware, the customer experience is especially important when you are away from home; it becomes something we are truly living. I want to eat there! Very convenient for their patrons!

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 14, 2014

Determine how socially responsible your current recruiting program is, including travel, paper use, printing use, interview tactics and so on. Go through social reports, GRI reports on environmental figures, commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and energy efficiency measures. 4) Switch to virtual interviewing.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. It can really be where it needs. Everyone cooks differently.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Is the interview process smooth enough? We have listed a few— The job application process Screening methods used The interview process Candidate feedback Onboarding process Providing a bad candidate experience will not just affect your recruiting agency but also your recruitment brand. Post interview, it’s essential to give feedback.

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Karen Vivarelli

JANUARY 24, 2021

Before that I was a retail sales manager and a social media coordinator/assistant to a celebrity wardrobe stylist. I wasn’t pursuing my passion for travel, and I didn’t have a good work-life balance. Since starting my business I have specialized into social media management and brand & website design.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Today, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites with content on: Planning Productivity Tools Mindset/Focus Social Media Productivity Time Management Tweet Planning Plan for a Better 2011: [link] (post) -- Chris Brogan shares his straight forward approach to annual planning.  hours a week = 182.5

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. And we have to keep our executives organized, too. Protect Your Admin Career.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

1) Incorporate Social Media If you do not mind stretching the definition slightly, blogs are social media. However, while blogs offer the same connective features as other social media platforms, they lack the depth of a medium like Facebook or Twitter. 2) Explain it in one sentence.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

1) Incorporate Social Media If you do not mind stretching the definition slightly, blogs are social media. However, while blogs offer the same connective features as other social media platforms, they lack the depth of a medium like Facebook or Twitter. 2) Explain it in one sentence.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

Social media is becoming an essential resource for career information. Magazines and journals, online and offline, which can provide a more in-depth knowledge of specific organisations and roles through interviews and case studies. AND HERE’S WHERE YOU’LL FIND IT. The internet!

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2015

We have a team of 3 and my role consists of: cross checking arrangements for the 4Talent Days with the producers, managing the communications for 4Talent (social media, marketing material, website maintenance), public speaking at our events and other events as an ambassador for C4/4Talent. What has been your career highlight?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. For business, my Paypal app is probably my favorite, and my Square, for taking payments. And I'm always connected to Facebook, obviously.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

There were a few bumps on the road, as expected, but I finally managed to arrange for an exclusive interview with Jonathan. Yeap, an exclusive interview with Jonathan Meads, how about that? He’s a star on in social media but I’ve found him to be super friendly in person too. Just cool.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Over the last few months we've interviewed a number of small businesses who use iPads.  We   Also, the iPad has not fully replaced notebook computers for most of the people we interviewed.    Also, the iPad has not fully replaced notebook computers for most of the people we interviewed. 

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Interviewing people involves trying to tease out a bit of personal colour. My suggestions on social media based on this love fall on deaf ears. People are voting with their feet and if the office doesn’t offer them a better experience than their homes or doesn’t make travel worthwhile.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes. Though she has worked in several other industries, Cuppers is her true passion, along with traveling, and adopting homeless animals.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 29, 2010

Interview with Patty Benton , on how solopreneurs can benefit from working with a business or marketing coach. Monsieur 30-something is invited for coffee or tea on Tara and me at Cuppers Coffee House here in Prescott whenever he finds himself traveling in the Southwestern U.S. Listen in on our conversation to help you decide.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel. We’re a big traveling family. Is that one of the places you’ve traveled? So right out of college, I actually worked as kind of an assistant in a medical office, then I actually was fortunate enough to get a role with pilot travel centers in the Knoxville area.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

  Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews.   In-person and telephone interviews will be used to augment the survey research, dive deeper on topics of interest (the role of social media in coworking, for example) and develop case studies. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Frugal Innovation and Homemade Nuclear Fusion | Main | Wisconsin, Illinois Companies Feeling the Recovery » June 30, 2010 Yahoo CEO on Local Content Interesting interview with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz in the Wall Street Journal  (registration required). 

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On The Job

AUGUST 17, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Dont Be Pond Scum I dont know anyone who likes having a life upturned. But then you discovered your new assignment meant international travel, which you love.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 26, 2010

Water travels downhill! After all, following the 80/20 rule enables “the crowd&# to demonstrate the easiest path to achieving one’s goal — not letting the crowd actually dictate one’s goal. I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir here! Heck, probably, the ministers! Hey, thanks for the great article.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

  We interviewed coworking facilitiy managers and owners as needed to verify information.    We also involved the Coworking Google Group in our research and released a draft facility list to the group.    Their input was invaluable to our work and we thank them for their guidance and feedback. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

You need to actually get out there and hear people, whether through interviews or surveys or combing through product reviews or forums. “It Set up interviews. When I launched my second online business, I started with a series of one-on-one, face-to-face interviews with writers to just listen. Don’t try to guess. Launch a survey.

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