Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. It is important that you do what is possible to create a fun and friendly environment to keep up moral and motivate strong performance. These are excellent tips to create a great working environment. Thanks for visiting! It’s no wonder workplace conflicts arise.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 2, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Working or living in an environment where they experience these things, a person’s motivation and commitment increases. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

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DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. In order to save yourself a lot of time for more productive activities, ensure that you stay organized and that your environment is conducive to an effective lifestyle. Thanks for visiting! If you’re anything like me, your day is full of things to do.

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JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Know and Exploit Your Work Patterns Not every hour of our workday is equivalent in terms of our personal work patterns and the environments we work in. Thanks for visiting! Effective time management doesn’t mean doing more things or doing them more quickly.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Steve Chandler Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change – nobody’s life circumstances and environment are perfect. The Life Ledger » Blog Archive » 7 lies that prevent results - the weight loss edition ??????????

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 16, 2008

E-magazines, blogs and feeds are now readily available to pass on information, and I have seen the early stages of on-line books that you can take along with you just as we do with paper books today. They need to go even further however if we are going to realize the possibility of a paperless society.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Develop a Calm Focus – Focus on something in your environment that is pleasant, beautiful, or calming. Thanks for visiting! Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 Better for you ergonomically as well. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. You give them a chance to see what you can really do, outside the work environment. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Building Your Network Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Ive been in offices where loud music is acceptable with people shouting over cubicles at each other, which was perfectly acceptable - it made the environment vibrant and fosters team unity. Its up to the individual to analyze this culture in addition to the individual relationships around them.

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