Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2012

Since you will spend so much time around your coworkers, it can be invaluable to learn how to form friendships in the workplace while maintaining a professional environment. Workplace friendships can help make the work day go faster and be more enjoyable, but a balance must be achieved so that productivity does not decrease.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

I thought it was relevant as the workplace is often filled with office politics and misunderstandings that can make your work experience quite miserable. Let's also examine ourselves to make sure we are not part of the problem, but rather those who work toward a solution to make our workplace a healthy place for everyone.? Translation?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 12, 2016

The same can apply in your workplace. You wouldn't believe how much I learn each time I give a minute-taking or travel webinar. Because I am giving the webinar I have to review the material and make sure I know my stuff. The audience will certainly know it if I don't.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Especially when you are used to the traditional workplace of going to an office, getting a steady paycheck, being on the company pension and benefit plan, etc. What do they know that I don't and why have I not moved on this before now? To be or not to be an entrepreneur? Striking out on your own can be frightening.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

For some homeowners it pays to walk to work , is about a company in the States who promote living close to the workplace and they are prepared to put down the money to prove it. Here is an article I found that helped an administrative assistant become a first-time homeowner and her employer helped to pay for it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Can office humor help relieve stress in the workplace? Wiener, both of the Institute for Performance Advancement, which deals with stress and anxiety in the workplace: Click here 1 1 Healthline.com, Job Stress: How to Keep Your Cool , [link] , (accessed September 22, 2007). Is there room for humour at the office? I think so!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 28, 2007

For an article entitled, Fitness in the workplace boosts productivity, morale , click here. link] , (accessed August 28, 2007) 2 McFadden, Joanne , Fitness in the workplace boosts productivity, morale, [link] , (accessed August 28, 2007). Click for an article by Jacqueline Stenson: Is Your Job Making You Fat?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 14, 2008

This is a handy office reference book that would be a valuable resource for any administrative assistant, particularly those just entering the workplace. You can order it on Amazon.com by clicking on the link on the right-hand side bar of this blog (scroll down), or by going directly to www.amazon.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

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. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 19, 2008

Websites: 45 Things by Workplace Columnist Anita Bruzzese I love visiting Anita's blog. She is insightful and has witty and relevant articles about your career and workplace. Admin Advantage This is also a very good professional magazine by Desk Demon based in the UK and the United States.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 20, 2008

You see people grow and become leaders, and then they do better at the workplace. It is also a great place to interact with your peers about the industry." Click here to read the full story. At this time of celebrating Administrative Professionals' week, check out joining your local professional association for your own career development.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 30, 2007

She had quite a few mistakes in that message as well It got me to wondering if she could even spell Covered with smiley’s and little pictures too Not too professional, is the impression I drew Most backgrounds are busy and take up lots of space And not really appropriate for the workplace Spell-check should be used – yes, you should take the time And (..)

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 6, 2008

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 11, 2008

To most people filing isn't much fun But when locating a file is number one You need to know that you can find The file your boss has in mind If your company has a policy, follow those rules Otherwise, organize it in a way that's best for you Whether it's numerical or alpha is your choice to make But not having a good filing system is a big mistake (..)

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 28, 2007

It seems the office refrigerator is treated the same in a lot of workplaces. You can contact her through this blogspot or by emailing me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com. Funny poem with some good advice. Someone emailed me today and said their office fridge was so bad their solution was to throw the whole refrigerator out and buy a new one.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2008

Your blog has articles that are relevant to the corporate workplace, which is not often found on sites about PA's." I comment online on other sites such as Penelope Trunk’s Brazen Careerist and other career counselling and workplace sites and link back to mine and have had a few visitors as a result. Do I belong?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 11, 2008

I believe laughing and work, in moderation, is good for productivity and overall morale and I finally found an article that supports that theory in Humor is a Laughing Matter at Good Workplaces. I chose Laughing and Survival as key words in the title of my blog because I feel without the one you could never do the other.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Depending on the severity of it, it can be seen as a form of workplace bullying and harassment and is a very serious matter. Gossip can be vicious and in some cases even lead to disciplinary action or getting fired if you are the one doing it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. link] Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:49 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , alcohol , professional assistant , workplace Reactions: 1 comments: Foley-In-Charge said. This is one way to snag folks.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 30, 2008

Working Better With Music According to a 2006 Spherion® Workplace Snapshot survey conducted by Harris Interactive®, "almost one-third (32 percent) of workers listen to music while working using an iPod, MP3 player or similar personal music device. Keeping our ears open can alert us to possible dangers when we are working alone late at night.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 8, 2008

At many workplaces they unfortunately provide cookies to snack on or treats from the vending machine. If you are hungry it will be the quick snacks that you grab for instant gratification when you get in your vehicle. What about at work?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

But what about in the workplace or on public transit? In the workplace it is a definite no-no. Smile You’re on Candid Camera Camera phones are banned in lockers and change rooms in gyms for obvious reasons. It is an invasion of our privacy. Never take someone’s picture without their knowledge or consent.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

How important is it that we be team players in the workplace? The Importance of the Buddy System in the Workplace We all remember in elementary school going on field trips and being assigned a “buddy”. In sports it is easy to see how working as a team is the way to win the game.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 17, 2008

Of course it makes perfect sense when it happens to someone else, but it is more difficult when it is a situation you are dealing with at your own workplace or home. Bob Wall has written an excellent book on the subject. [1] 1] It is very interesting and details conflicts and how they can be resolved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. To thank an employee for showing initiative and going the extra mile. To thank your boss for being supportive during a trying time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

It made me think of loyalty in the workplace. I noticed a co-worker putting on a hat with a competitor’s logo. How loyal are you to your company? If someone offered you a higher-paying job would you take it without a second look back or would you hesitate because you really like the company you work for and feel loyal to your boss?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Pass around cards at your workplace and have people who know the recipients sign them. Whenever possible, sign your cards rather than using a typed signature. Although a signature typed in gold or silver looks impressive, writing a message and signing your name show a relationship with your reader. Responding to Holiday Greetings.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

The bring-forward system is easily adjustable to different needs in the workplace and oh so easy to use, but very necessary. That wouldnt work for me because I dont have that many paper documents to bring forward, but I can see it being necessary if you have lots of items. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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