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JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Do they end up talking loud on the phone while you are trying to do some work? Are you being bombarded with people walking up to your cubicle and dont have the decency to see that you are busy? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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OCTOBER 8, 2008

You can change this by having inspirational items around your cubicle (you can also read more on decorating your cubicle here ). Stick it to the wall of your cubicle, but make sure that its sitting right in front of you. You drudge into the office and plop yourself at your computer. You check your e-mails , you do your filing.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Do you find that your staff are not being consistent with their memos, e-mails , the way they answer the phone , etc.? I worked in quite a few firms, small and large, but my current one is the largest organization that I worked in - well, currently working in.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This site just saved my company a ton of money! Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you receive junk mail, junk faxes and the occasional irritating phone call from telemarketers? Do you even receive voice mails that are left by people trying to sell you something, but you didn’t even hear the phone ring?

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JANUARY 18, 2008

When youre on a phone call, do people hover over you? If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. Are you the main contact in your department?

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JULY 16, 2009

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JULY 17, 2009

Then you finally do reach a live person and you are so fed up with all of the time wasted, that you start fuming towards the person on the other end of the phone. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Now put yourself in that persons shoes. How would you feel?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Thanks, Richard Posted on 4 January, 2010 11:32 AM soruba Thanks for the information. Work From Home India Posted on 19 March, 2010 10:01 PM Justine I really like this tip and used it twice today. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JULY 14, 2009

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JULY 10, 2009

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

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FEBRUARY 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 15, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity Y our boss comes to your cubicle and asks you to make 10 copies of 5 different sets of publications. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Not Sure What To Do?

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Workplace Anxiety Disorder Impacts Employees at All Levels The world moves at such a fast pace these days that sometimes we make snap judgments just in order to keep pace.

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JANUARY 21, 2008

Home About Me Advertise How to Cope With Co-Workers Arguing By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 21, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity Y ou’re on the phone with a client and an argument breaks out between two of your colleagues. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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AUGUST 21, 2008

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

So next time you want to make a reservation via phone, hang it up and try OpenTable.com instead! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 I even keep particular restaurants that I have to make reservations for on a regular basis in my Favourites on my browser.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

In the near future, Blackberries, Apple iCals and many different types of phones will be supported on this software as well. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Heres a free piece of software that was recently released that can do just that. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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APRIL 24, 2008

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OCTOBER 7, 2008

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

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OCTOBER 2, 2008

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DECEMBER 6, 2007

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

They can use any other means of communication, even picking up the phone and talking to each other. There have been instances of where employees that sit a few cubicles away from each other prefer to e-mail rather than walk over or call the other on the phone. E-mail is strictly prohibited and is enforced.

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AUGUST 13, 2008

Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This will avoid any duplication and/or other countrys or religious holidays showing up.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Here are some tips to consider: Even if you dont know the answer to their question, tell them that you will get back to them via e-mail, phone, etc. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You can avoid this by taking a proactive approach to client concerns.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2008

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NOVEMBER 14, 2007

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AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JANUARY 28, 2008

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JANUARY 23, 2008

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

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