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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

Allwork

As a workplace expert/leader, do you think that it hurts engagement when workers turn their cameras off during video meetings? Amy Casciotti, Vice President of Human Resources at TechSmith: It depends on the type of meeting and the number of participants. Not to mention, constantly staring at our screens and pinhole cameras is tough on the eyes.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

It was a good first job but it was junior, didn’t pay much and required quite a long commute, I left quickly and went on to work as an Administrator at an Association. I worked hard at that job and was rewarded with a promotion to Account Manager in 2006, yay! Taking minutes, writing agendas and attending meetings.

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Social Fusion Mixer Kicks Off Conference!

Office Dynamics

Many were return attendees, which doesn’t surprise me at all given the quality of training and the spectacular way Joan has with putting on an event of distinction. You just can’t get there by happenstance. Tonight we met at the Red Rock Resort Pool Area for a great networking event. It was close to sunset.

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A day in the life: Lorna Cowan, Visit Belfast

Practically Perfect PA

One day we could be working to deliver marketing campaigns to promote Belfast as a visitor destination and the next day we could be hosting a personal appearance by the newly crowned world boxing champion, Carl Frampton! The agenda is usually lengthy and I always come out with a long list of actions! Flexibility is key in my role.

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Charlotte Lockhart of 4 Day Week Global | The Secret to Increasing Productivity by 20%

Allwork

As CEO for the 4 Day Week Global campaign she works promoting internationally the benefits of a productivity-focused and reduced-hour workplace. So, it wasn’t just what we were reporting out afterwards, wasn’t just our word. And also having a whole day off doesn’t necessarily suit all of your staff.

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Telecommuting – a Sure-fire Way to Reduce Productivity and Effectiveness

Small Business CEO

It argues that telecommuting reduces a company’s costs, increases its productivity and furthers the green agenda. I should state, early on, that I don’t have any problem with occasional telecommuting. Whilst I don’t think for one minute that everyone who works at home is at play, this perception does exist.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. However, if you want the ability to promote yourself professionally without the association of your current employer, personal business cards are must! They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Forms and Checklists.