Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. The simple fact is that inconsistency, especially with how you wake up in the morning, can pile the stress onto the body.

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. The simple fact is that inconsistency, especially with how you wake up in the morning, can pile the stress onto the body.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? Do you feel that you need to relieve yourself of daily stressors whenever you have the time (which Im sure isnt too often)? Whats next?

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Worxbee

APRIL 5, 2021

Most of us look for ways we can be even more productive at work. In fact, there are whole industries built around productivity and finding ways to help people improve their time management and results. Eat the frog” is a common piece of productivity advice originating from productivity master, Brian Tracy.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The vast majority (86 percent) say they would be happier (86 percent) and more productive (62 percent) if they had the option to work remotely. Due to the potential scheduling problems, 21 percent of employers require remote workers to work in the same time zone as the HQ. Stress levels are up.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The findings make worrying reading for employers around the world, as engagement is so demonstrably linked to business critical outcomes such as employee retention, productivity and even profits. Therefore, empowering people to decide where and how through workplace design they will be most productive is one strategy organisations can employ.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 4, 2022

Others are wondering if they’ll even really need an office at all after two years of their team working remotely without a loss of productivity. A lengthy commute in traffic can add a lot of time and stress to someone’s workday and speed up burnout. Remote work can increase productivity. Consider your business needs.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This transformative progression is electronic in achieving a more productive and cohesive work environment. Embrace Autonomy and Flexibility in Work Environments to Redefine Your Work-Life Balance and Boost Productivity. So again, managers say that people are more productive. People self report that they are more productive.

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 22, 2015

Also consider the different time zones too. You can turn your recording into your ‘free taste’ on your website, a bonus product, or add a workbook to it and sell it as a for-fee product. Having the right systems in place leads to consistent revenues, more clients, and less stress and overwhelm. ” at [link].

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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 well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Productivity D o you find yourself typing too much? Heres a product that will help you feel better and relieve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury. Using the mouse too often?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© 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.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

I know firsthand, as an executive, that these daily huddles are vital to team success, productivity, synergy, preventing crises and reducing rework. Therefore, it takes more work on my part or that of an assistant to convince their executive that having daily huddles are critical to productivity and building the partnership.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you having difficulty with overcoming a problem? Its either dead quiet or everyone needs you all at the same time. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

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. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

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. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. (for

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT. In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2010

No vacation is worth the amount of stress I feel." Hard economic times caused many to cancel vacations, believing they couldn’t afford it career-wise to be away from their jobs. Is your workplace supportive of you taking time off this year? Taking time off gets tricky when everyone is doing 2-5 people's job right now.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 19, 2009 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Organize , Productivity D oes your department have an administrative procedures manual? You have to share your secrets with us, if you are not feeling stressed, which I hope you are not.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 14, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity Y ou write an e-mail to a staff member about a client having an issue with something. Home About Me Advertise E-mails Should Not Be Like a Game of Tennis! You write them again, asking for clarification.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? Trust me, it can be very stressful! Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! A small company ?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

If you have a job, be thankful and hang on to it and work productively and to the best of your ability. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Having the right people in the right job is a good combination and makes for a productive team. Be thankful. Probably the most important advice is - Be nice!

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

. - Global advantages – Different time zones can save money if only needing one shift. Working in call centers are extremely stressful jobs with sophisticated technology and supervisor pressure forcing employees to move from one angry customer to the next without any time to take a breather.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. The good thing about keeping them all in a central spot is I always know where the paperwork is and can easily grab it when I need it. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Perhaps even on a little royalty as you pass their way. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 07, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you have trouble figuring out how to call a client or even a colleague in another country? Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? There’s a really easy solution to this.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. Both of these positions were in the busiest offices I have ever worked in, but when the going gets tough, humour seems to abound!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

If I forgot to bring my laptop with me to a meeting out of town, that would be an almost disaster for me because I prepare my minutes ahead of time on my computer and basically all I have to do at the meeting is fill in the blanks. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick.

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Productivityist

JUNE 19, 2013

With all of the traveling back and forth lately, I''ve noticed a downturn in my productivity. We tend to rush to get all of those tasks taken care of before we head off the next day (or even later that day) rather than take the time to really prepare accordingly and leave home with less stress on our minds.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Then it is a simple matter of filling in the blanks on the day of the meeting. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Keeping yourself organized will give your boss assurance that everything is under control and they will feel more secure that you are handling things for them.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? I have been in these types of jobs a few times in the past and let me tell you, it’s no laughing matter.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. When I have spoken to people who are extremely frustrated about the back and forth of e-mail, I have to wonder why they felt they needed to answer it so urgently in the first place.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. (for Lets enjoy our day together.©

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