Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. The vast majority of workers report that they are equipped with landline telephones (86 percent) and desktop computers (80 percent).

Collaborate 98

Collaborate Environment Stress Promotion 98

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone. If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps.

Travel 100

Travel Dropbox Attire Time Zones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. One time we had to cancel at the last minute, but we were a few days past the cancellation date. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Sure, there are times that e-mail is appropriate, such as when you need some sort of record from a client to fulfill their product order.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Worxbee

APRIL 5, 2021

The two minute rule states that if a task comes up that will take you two minutes or less (a phone call, responding to an email, quick data input etc), then you should drop what you’re doing and take care of it. By that math, three distractions could cost you an hour of work, even if their total task time were just six minutes.

Calendars 52

Calendars Time Zones Email Management 52

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

You can send recurring e-mails as many or as few times as you want. SendLater for Microsoft Outlook allows you to send e-mails directly from your software on your computer (this is an add-on for Microsoft Outlook), but then there is a cost associated with it.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

It only costs $59.99 USD, but is a one time fee and won’t have to pay for monthly charges like other sites make you.

Resume 100

Resume Google Docs Cubicle 2008 100

Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Owl lab study showed that people spend on average, like, therefore, it’s a huge cost to me. No, the cost that one person has isn’t that one person is my point. But I think that when you cross borders or more importantly, time zones, you really have to rethink how you’re going to organize a company.

AT&T 246

AT&T Collaborate Environment Dropbox 246

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

I am planning a local fundraiser to help the family with the costs on November 15th, but of course it will be in Ottawa, Canada and I know most of you are elsewhere. What I wasnt aware of was the many changes the family will have to make to their home to make it habitable for young Owen. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

You can bolster your resume and your skills by performing similar services at low costs for people in your hometown and ask them to provide testimonials when you’re looking for online work. Prove yourself: Once you’re hired, make sure you do all it takes to prove your mettle. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Few companies have not been affected by the economy, and in turn are looking for the most cost efficient ways to manage different sectors of their businesses including customer support services. Cost effective – Inexpensive manpower is available as well as technology minded employees. Nexus One Phone Support I love Google.

Postal Service 40

Postal Service Expenses Customer Service Social Media 40

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

Essentially you can send your boss off with a paperless itinerary as everything can be viewed on their phone via the App – no more lugging around extra papers when travelling. Enter all travel details at appropriate times in his/her Outlook calendar, if used. Airline Seating . Outlook Calendar . Destination Management .

Travel 100

Travel Credit Card Calendars Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A TMC that has service level agreements in place that can be tailor-made to your company and that provides response times within set timescales for quotes and booking requests and a minimum of two fare options. Save time and money. Airline phones are overwhelmed and there are long queues at the airport desk, what can you do?

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A TMC that has service level agreements in place that can be tailor-made to your company and that provides response times within set timescales for quotes and booking requests and a minimum of two fare options. Save time and money. Airline phones are overwhelmed and there are long queues at the airport desk, what can you do?

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A TMC that has service level agreements in place that can be tailor-made to your company and that provides response times within set timescales for quotes and booking requests and a minimum of two fare options. Save time and money. Airline phones are overwhelmed and there are long queues at the airport desk, what can you do?

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. The kicker was, since the event was international, there was a time zone difference. So it’s only around 2pm my time and I’m oddly not able to reach anyone at hotels. He gets email requests for 15 min of his time and he has to politely decline.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40