All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

I proofread and edited a lot of policy documents in that position. It impacts how we understand the documents and materials we handle each day. VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity: This term describes the rapidly changing and unpredictable business environment that many organizations face.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

Achieving excellence as an administrative professional is no different. For simple notes, I like to use sticky notes on the frame of my monitor as placeholders until I have a chance to document the change; when the monitor gets too crowded, then I know I need to make time for an update. Lay the Foundation.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Although our nation once relied on the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling to lessen our environmental impact, many businesses are now turning to sustainability development as a means of reducing our overall carbon footprints and protecting the environment. Here are six in particular: . Information Technology.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 28, 2010

I see employees in action in their environments. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. Star Tip: Document your value-added efforts to ensure you reap the rewards over time. I meet executives and have great discussions.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 28, 2010

I see employees in action in their environments. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. Star Tip: Document your value-added efforts to ensure you reap the rewards over time. I meet executives and have great discussions.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. Recycle Papers Continue with the Go Green Initiative and recycle documents that are no longer necessary. In an effort to eliminate paper, you may want to scan the document, save it as a PDF, and file it in an electronic file.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

APRIL 5, 2022

Once receiving the happy news via email that my talk was accepted, I was then sent a packet of numerous legal documents to review and sign, including my commitment to hit specific deadlines and adhere to the TED policies. The application represented script version 1. The final talk was version 13. The Response.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

It gives the environment negative ions that kill bacteria and it protects your eyes. For now, it only comes in pink. Who says men arent pretty in pink! Afraid of all the germs floating around your office! Check out the Bacteria Killing Monitor. Do you need to add more fragrance to your workspace? Try the USB Aroma Therapy gadget.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

When you change your attitude, you are able to focus on the issue and get the job done in a stress free environment. In order to effectively deal with the backstabbers, stubborn, mean-spirited, micromanagers, gossips, and the host of others that make the list, we must evaluate our own perceptions of these people. Get on the A list.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. She said it would be the same instructions for a table or a document in Word. These are instructions for Word 2003. "I

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Depending on what your office environment is like, listen to your favorite singer or band. If you can’t leave your desk, stand up and do a 30-second stretch to get the circulation flowing –if your boss doesn’t mind the wild arm motions (try not to make the noises though). Listen to upbeat music.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Here are five ways to create a positive working environment for the new manager. Monday, August 10, 2009 Surviving the New Boss There are two ways to make a lasting first impression on a new boss, do something really good or do something really bad. Start off on a good foot and get to know your new supervisor.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

The ability to be organized allows you to focus and easily find documents and supplies you will need to complete projects. Remain calm, if you need to remove yourself temporarily from the environment, leave the area for a few minutes, go for a walk to clear your head and focus on a solution. Organize then Prioritize.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

This will make for a positive work environment and people will be more productive and want to get the job done and will be yearning for more. Obviously, you will get accolades from your employer such as promotions or bonuses but you should also make a point to reward yourself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Recently I was working with someone on an Excel document. They sent an e-mail wondering if any of the assistants could help them export a document from Excel to Word. Unlike Word you will only see the header repeated when you do a print preview or print the document. To automatically insert a new row at the end of a table.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In our current environment, the issue has gotten more complicated because of the invisibility factor of working from home. This document that is fact-based, data-driven and without emotion is at the heart of changing perception. Out of sight, out of mind? Not so fast. If it needs to be five pages, so be it. Ask HR for a Pay Evaluation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How are you supposed to document everything for reference, as well? If you want to make consistent progress on procedures documentation, you need to make it a habit, not a project. So, the trick is to find a way to integrate procedures documentation and process improvement into the natural flow of your daily work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:09 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , job description , that is not my job Reactions: 3comments: The Jackal said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Proofing documents can also be funny. Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said. I left his office to the sound of his chuckles behind me. What a start to a Monday morning. Happy working everyone!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:34 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , hiring smart , professional assistant , top qualities Reactions: 1 comments: American Folder Company said. Be prepared and think ahead.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment. Here are ten lessons office professionals can learn from Phil Jackson in order to be successful on the “court.&# Always Remain Calm.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Now dont forget to put the correct year on your documents. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

For paper things that I need to remember to follow up on, I put the letter or document in my Wait Bin (which is a tray for things I am waiting on). 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. Where can I put this paper? Thats great!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being professional , professional assistant , working smart Reactions: 4comments: Evesaid. Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

It’s a combination of your personal mission, vision, and goals that will guide your professional growth and development. If you don’t implement it then it’s just a document taking up space on your hard drive. But having a career plan is not enough. Here’s how to put your career plan to work for you. Keep It Visible.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Of course my comments are limited because the subject matter is not my expertise, but he relies on my input and corrections to make the document look good. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

I have gotten in the habit of doing this frequently during the day and hardly even think about it until the system shuts down for some reason and then I breathe a sigh of relief when I open the document (by pressing Ctrl + o by the way) and find that I have not lost any of my work. Ctrl + a - Selects the whole document.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

spacing To insert a document i.d. or a filename path to your document Insert Footer, Edit Footer On Insert Tab, click on drop down menu for Quick Parts. Then open a new document and paste (Ctrl v). To print the entire screen, press the PrintScreen key and then paste it into a blank document. Choose Field. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Meeting documents: some people have it printed single sided and others double sided. It is very hard to follow along when not all members have the document printed the same way. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

From his constant barrage of insults and attacks on his opponents (and anyone else in his wake) on through his disrespectful and unapologetic attitude (both alleged and documented) toward women and minorities, Trump ran true to form to a bully personification. Employees can take heart. COSTS TO MANAGEMENT. It’s just the right thing to do.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Many use the My Documents folder that is setup by default on your computer. These become your primary list of sub-folders under your main My Documents or My Filing Cabinet folder. Parking Permit Administration. The larger file categories, such as Adobe Acrobat documents, Word, or Excel files, will take a little longer.

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