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Employee Engagement is a Core Strength for Top Workplaces

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Employees recently gathered in a conference space to watch a handful of coworkers down on their yoga mats testing their core strength by seeing who could hold a pose the longest. It requires travel, long hours, missed holidays. At Community Development Institute (CDI), the employees push each other to give their best.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

It was an amazing conference. I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Smith to discuss strategies for upcoming marketing conference). If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

I recently met with another administrative assistant and as we were discussing an upcoming admin conference, we started to talk about our role and how we are the do-all and go-to position in our offices. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. If you discussed a need at the conference, be sure to address it.