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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

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Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Set regular, non-negotiable shipping goals that leave you not quite enough time to finish. Any free daily mood tracking app will reveal which activities promote productivity and happiness—and which hamper you.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

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This role included updating my Executive’s CV, keeping licenses current for my exec, helping with the immigration process (my exec wasn’t a citizen at the time), and my absolute favourite, figuring out how to get a lot of expensive furniture imported from Asia! I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've heard of EAs who are promoted to Operations or Facilities roles later on in their careers but at this point, I am playing both roles. And then the process begins again with new ideas and new ways of doing business being developed as the old ones become stale. Producers: these people execute a repeatable process.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

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There were also lots of scam promotions promising companies ridiculous credits and returns. Mail your requests for e-filing waivers to Internal Revenue Service Ogden Submission Processing Center, Mail Stop 1057, Ogden, UT, 84201. This includes income tax returns, Forms 941 and 940, and information returns.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. My current boss fully supports this, and I would rather be proactive and tell her about my interest rather than applying after she goes through the messy process of terminating the other assistant. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Do you think this is a good plan?

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Project Managment Planning Time | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Just follow these simple steps: Check your workload calendar or spreadsheet and write down when you’ll start your project. The (Mis)Adventures of Mike: Mapping out business processes Reply Gillian - Google SEO December 13, 2009 at 7:46 am Thanks Elizabeth – I’ve enjoyed these posts. Eliza´s last blog.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Right now I just put things on his calendar and order food. It’s a grueling process to keep doing for a year or more. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. Mainly because through those layoffs I got a promotion, whereas I would have just happily stayed on the EA route.