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10 Tips to Help Manage ADHD at the Office

All Things Admin

ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . It stays in front of me throughout the day on a bright notepad sitting on the right hand side of my keyboard.

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© Have a great day everyone!

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Administrative/Clerical: 5 Ways to Make Your Workspace an Oasis

Office Dynamics

With these five easy steps, you can transform your workspace into a professional oasis that fuels productivity and promotes relaxation. Paperwork is part and parcel of being an administrative professional, clerk, or receptionist. The first step to achieving optimum workplace organization is to declutter your desk or room.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession: Where do I Think We Are Headed?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As a secretary I typed letters, answered the phone and did the filing. As an administrative assistant I manage my boss's practice so he can do his job. New executives are computer savvy and are comfortable on a keyboard. The administrative assistant will be a key player in managing that delegation process for the executive.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

Laughing all the Way to Work

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.