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Peace and quiet at work? Here are ten of the best and most far out solutions

Workplace Insight

Never caught on, although he wasn’t the last person to think of this, as we shall see. First, wearing a pair of ostentatiously expensive and prominent earphones shows the user is not content to merely jam in the tinny buds that came with their phone or device. For when a sigh or a dirty look won’t do.

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Andrew Filev Founder Of Wrike | Reclaiming Lost Productivity & Improving Workplace Culture

Allwork

And in part, again, it didn’t fit that digital environment, didn’t fit the fast pace. Right now, there are multiple companies that are providing various solutions and it’s becoming a staple in any digital company. Why did you want to start the company? We were doing quite well, growing fast.

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10 ways assistants can improve their productivity

Practically Perfect PA

I assumed there would be tasks that I just didn’t finish in the time I allocated myself. But then I also have those days when I find myself staring into space and procrastinating because I just can’t find the motivation to get things done. There are loads of techniques to try and I have listed a few here. I hated it.

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So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what?

Practically Perfect PA

Considering this task is not the staple part of our profession I can still imagine your answer to be ‘quite often’. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. This doesn’t have to be finance related, the outcomes could be a whole host of things specific to your company.

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How Your Office Can Go Green in 2013

Eco-Office Gals

Here are a few ways in which offices can contribute towards conserving the environment without much expense. ??Reducing Also, paper clips and tags can be used instead of staples. Reducing Energy Consumption. Go green with your commute. Offices can encourage their employees to use public transport, bike, walk or car pool to work.

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Organising a corporate golf day

Practically Perfect PA

Corporate Charity Golf Days have been around for a much shorter time but they have become a staple for many organisations. So don’t let the profit margin take too much control. For over 600 years men and woman (Mary Queen Of Scots was a very keen Golfer) have knocked a white ball over fairways and greens.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

I don't have to schedule anything. But I live and work in less than 200 square feet -- so I don't have the room for a lot of equipment.   Don't you hate shipping emails back and forth, only to discover that you don't know where the meeting is supposed to be or there is no suitable time?