Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 11, 2012
I’ve worked with quite a few Boards and Committees over the years and have organised some worthwhile meetings and also some useless time wasting meetings so I understand the balance needs to be right and steps have to be followed to ensure the meeting is a success. The timing of meetings.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 11, 2012
I’ve worked with quite a few Boards and Committees over the years and have organised some worthwhile meetings and also some useless time wasting meetings so I understand the balance needs to be right and steps have to be followed to ensure the meeting is a success. The timing of meetings.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 15, 2008
One of my co-workers told me that I was already using "we" and "us" when referring to my new employer. My mind is already planning the next Board meeting and how I will organize my desk and the filing at the new place. I want all my filing to be up to date and my desk to be neat and tidy. Sometimes it has been hard.
Professional Assistant Blog
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Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. 411 Look Up 411.ca My all-time favourite however is colleague.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 29, 2009
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