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Where do assistants draw the line?

Practically Perfect PA

For me I know I can work pretty much flat out for about three months but then I need to have a holiday otherwise I can get run down and just a bit grumpy. I don’t want to be checking my phone, or answering emails when I am in their company. I’m afraid you will have to assert yourself on this one.

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Minimising Interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

For example you could implement an open stationary cupboard that colleagues can help themselves to, on the condition they do not take things they do not need. It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms.