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On to the next task.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The problem is it is now filed in the back burner of my mind. It started out that the meeting sheet was just for my information, but I now use it as a filing of sorts about that particular meeting. I file it by YYYY-MM-DD. This way, it always files chronologically. Each group had a separate meeting in August.

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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

You have to learn a whole new way of doing things, from how to log onto the computer to filling out a purchase order form. He cautioned that I was running a marathon, not a sprint and I should give myself time to learn and not be too hard on myself if I didn't know everything right away. That has been good advice.

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had a lot of trigger dates I needed to remember such as when to file a statement of defence after receiving a statement of claim, or putting in a reminder when the mandatory mediation kicked in. Colour coded file folders also became very important. I also use a stackable file tray and put folders in for the two meetings I organize.

Filing 100
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What’s Your Space Style Preference?

All Things Admin

Ready to learn a bit more about each space style preference? A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. The sooner you learn to work with them rather than against them, the more organized, efficient, and productive you’ll become! How You Arrange Space.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked. Serve as department liaison and attend or participate in company-wide committee meetings to stay up to date on new policies and announcements and report back to manager and department.

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How High Achievers Keep Things Running Smoothly

On The Job

We have files we don’t know about, others that appeared mysteriously by accident when we read an email, and multiple versions of the same document,” making it difficult to determine what is the most recent, he explains. Reports or letters might be filed by committees and by projects, and is marked as it comes in with appropriate tags.

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Inside the Guernsey PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. We now have a Committee who are very passionate about making Guernsey PA Connect an Ambassador for Guernsey, as many people don’t even know where it is.