Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

First, you should know your company's gifting policies. Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, has helped thousands of people around the world learn to be more confident and courteous in business and social situations. Where should I begin when looking for a gift for my boss? Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

First, you should know your company's gifting policies. Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, has helped thousands of people around the world learn to be more confident and courteous in business and social situations. Where should I begin when looking for a gift for my boss? Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Gifts Expenses Holidays 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings!

Social Media 100

Social Media Etiquette Facebook Networking 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 29, 2018

Being a World Class Assistant, Gillie took her CWCA credentials, career portfolio, and everything else she had learned in that class in Las Vegas and within one month found herself being offered a great position in another large organization. She deserves this as she has consistently pursued excellence and has continued her learning.

Administrative Professionals 188

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the latest trends in the flexible workspace industry and stay ahead of the curve. So it’s larger companies, more 100 employees where they’re fitting out and managing that whole space themselves. The larger the company, the less time people spend in the office, the smaller the company.

AT&T 275

AT&T Environment Travel Restaurants 275

Worxbee

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We’ve learned a thing or two along the way! Candidates don’t get a sense of the values and culture of the company. This is important because you want candidates who will be a good fit for your values, and most people want to work for companies who align with theirs. Talk to us about finding the right match for your company.

Interviewing 122

Interviewing Etiquette Salary Agencies 122

Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? Bonus Video about Webinar Etiquette by Joan Burge. Learn more at www.officedynamicsconference.com #adminconf. Start off by choosing the best clothing for the day ahead of you. Think about your office. Please register early.

Temping 183

Temping Etiquette Clothes Travel 183

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The lady that disapproved used to work for a very corporate company and happened to be my boss because she was the CEO's assistant. The link is that original post.

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Make sure that the person who is blogging for your company (if this is not you), has outstanding credentials. Post regularly.

2007 100

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

On The Job

MAY 19, 2017

The nagging didn't stop until I had them written, so I learned to write them quickly so that I could get back to playing with all the toys Santa had delivered. While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview.

Gifts 114

Gifts Etiquette Interviewing Email 114

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? A small company ? Here are my top reasons for working in each type of company.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. I am learning time zones and currencies and every day I am shaking in my boots that it might be too much but I want it so dang bad! My CEO is new.

Attire 40

Attire Etiquette Clothes Time Zones 40

Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

Learning Highlights. As a participant, you will learn…. My company has a corporate travel agency, how do I use TRAVO? We are partnering with over 30,000 hotels and major airlines and car rental companies to bring you rates that won’t be available anywhere else. Replay is now available here.

Travel 100

Travel Administrative Professionals Agencies International 100

BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Zoom, however due to its ease of use and platform agnostic deployment, is now well ensconced within many companies virtual meeting arsenal. Point 3 is actually relevant in the context of the learning organisation, as it’s a foundational method to break silos and involve intra and cross company collaboration by the way!

Agenda 69

Agenda Collaborate 2020 Etiquette 69

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Since I got out of high school and went right into the workforce, I was hungry to learn in any way possible. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Peer to peer (Basic, Foundational)—these are the great tips you learn from your peers; the people who are in the same job family as you. There are millions of them! I agree 100%.

Assertiveness 203

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BioTeams

MARCH 11, 2020

Companies are being forced to look at ways to support their workers through virtual technologies that foster remote working and collaborative project engagements in distributed, non physical environments. Ultimately this leads to effective team communication etiquettes in virtual settings, more of which can be read here.

Environment 59

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. I also felt far less competent due to the systems that the company used. For me, this new role has been an excellent learning experience.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Our technology is moving ahead full speed, but it seems our etiquette is lagging behind. Every time we turn around there's another article on etiquette. Why does all our good etiquette sense go out the window just because we are a cell phone? Do we need it? Silence the phone or turn the phone off in public places.

Phones 100

Phones Etiquette Restaurants 2007 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2012

We hold this blog-a-thon each April and the goal is to make assistants aware of the resources available to them and build a community of administrative assistant and executive assistants who want to learn and grow and flourish in their career of choice! Learn what your manager likes to follow, and become her eyes and ears on the subject.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Etiquette 2012 Filing 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

And email etiquette is a big deal, so always use complete sentences, etc., But do take the time to learn about them personally; ask about their families, their pets and hobbies, and show an interest in their lives. Learn as much as you can about your client’s business. and proof your email before you send it.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Gifts Purchasing Etiquette 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Save your company money wherever you can. Remember, if you have to do something over, you are costing your company money. Therefore, you need to invest in learning (even if your employer can’t support you). It may seem like it takes forever, but it will eventually end. Focus on what you can do today. Spend but spend wisely.

Training 100

Training Promotion Skills Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 4, 2008

The following should be included in your greeting: Your name, title and who you work for, but you could also include your company name. Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean your company is. Leaving a Message One day, my sister picked up her voicemail messages to learn that she had five messages.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Phones Learning UPS 100

Service Untitled

JANUARY 28, 2014

So instead of telling the person behind the desk she is a “blithering fool,” please learn how to treat people with decency and respect. Employees are not automatically entitled to being paid if they can’t get to work, and those policies should be clearly explained in staffing contracts or the company handbook.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service UPS Etiquette Policies 40

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Similar to other forms of social media marketing, you must know how to effectively use text marketing and which rules of etiquette to abide by. Some so-called marketing firms send out massive amounts of text messages on behalf of companies. Text Marketing Etiquette. The History. Send Selectively.

Social Media 40

Social Media Etiquette Forms Phones 40

Service Untitled

JANUARY 13, 2014

Companies are not inherently evil, nor are they always wrong. Our mothers told us when we were very young that we wouldn’t always get everything we wanted, and we must learn to be fair with everyone we deal with in life. Research how the company handled it; they may have visited this particular problem in the past.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Medical AT&T 40

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. If you’re looking to purchase ACT! This same thing happened to me as well as one of my readers.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Another respondent stated that her company had 40 different titles. Most companies do not have a succession path or plan in place.”.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Another respondent stated that her company had 40 different titles. Most companies do not have a succession path or plan in place.”.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015).

2015 100

2015 Administrative Professionals OfficeTeam Staples 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 23, 1 p.m. (New

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Why do we not use their full name?

Time Zones 100

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

You would take lessons, learn the skill, and try your newly learned abilities while accompanied by your coach or mentor. If one person hears the bad news of a rain storm on your company picnic, by the time the news gets to the tenth person, the rain has turned into a catastrophic tsunami.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Social Media Mentoring Etiquette 40