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From “Rockstar” to “Let’s Circle Back”: Cringe Office Terms To Avoid

Allwork

One in five respondents viewed it as a red flag, signaling a potentially toxic work environment. Interestingly, the use of jargon in job descriptions can greatly influence an individual’s decision to apply for a role. Here are 10 popular examples of business jargon, according to Preply.

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! 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 Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Does Office Design Really Affect Productivity?

Productivity Bits

The best office concept relies on employee freedom, allowing the employee to choose their work environment. When it comes to home offices, choose the room that works best for you, while the local coffee shop is the ideal solution workers who need an active environment. Where you work really does matter.

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7 Tips for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

Making a list simply allows you to organize your thoughts and decide what tasks need to get done ASAP versus those that can wait until the end of the day. I’d like to share some of our practices here at Office Dynamics. Make A List. There are several different ways you can do this.

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The Assist Conference: So much to do so little time!

Practically Perfect PA

Rebecca will be taking part in our Working Environments panel session. This session will address the different working environments assistants now find themselves in and the challenges they face. The early bird discount rate will finish on the 30th November so do book your place asap. Twitter: @CorpChocs.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

This will be a competitive advantage to all businesses who have this kind of diverse environment in that they will have the advantage to build relationships with their business partners. (BM). ASAP offers the PACE certification [link] (Shared by Karen). I still feel I earned it. – Susan. This has been very helpful. – Karen.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, since my readers are recent college graduates, those who have been in the industry for a long time, or new to being in a professional environment, I want to be as thorough as possible. Much of what I write, you may already know. So, let’s begin. I really empathize with the situation you were in.