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Debrett’s unveils etiquette guide for hybrid working

Workplace Insight

Try to eliminate chaotic bookshelves, discarded clothing, empty take-away containers and distracting artwork. No meeting multitasking: It’s inappropriate to multitask during meetings – for example looking at your phone. Eliminate virtual background clutter: Indulge in a little set-dressing before your call.

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Answering Reader Mail: 7 Tips on Attire, Scheduling & Etiquette

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I sat at my kitchen table watching my phone blow up while people were emailing and IM’ing me all at the same time wanting to know why they couldn’t get on the call. There’s just something about the built in keyboard and touchscreen on the Torch that I like. You are “inconveniencing” them so beggars can’t be choosers.

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

I recall the first day of school feeling so smart in my new clothes as I proudly walked to meet my friends. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. When I put those new runners on I felt I could run faster than Ive ever run before. School will be back in full swing soon. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

The funniest was the gym clothes. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said. This is awesome! You have quite a bit of humor on the way to and in the office!

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Why You Don't Need to Mimic Someone Else's Fame | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee! As if getting them on the phone is too expensive, like it used to be. Because even today (sigh), it is too expensive for me to get hundreds of people on the phone every day. . “That’s what I want.”

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

Men With Pens

Just once in a while… I find I have those moments as well, and if you’re not right there with the pen or the keyboard, then you’ve lost it. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) 2. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) I prepared a list of questions that I wanted to ask.

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