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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

Terminology — Knowing the language of a particular business sector means an administrative assistant new to the company can keep up with and contribute to conversations in the workplace right from the start. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

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Highlights from a Talk With the CEO of SHRM: What HR Really Thinks About EAs

Bonnie Low Kramen

We know that leaders want highly skilled assistants, but given the complexity of today’s workplace, how does that happen and how do they stay leading edge? Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. We talked about bullies in the workplace. Johnny called them “jerks.”.

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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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. They are no longer stuck within the job description box, but have the freedom to break out of the mould and redefine their roles and sometimes even change their careers.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?