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The Art of Strategic Nothingness

Success

We hadn’t used phones or computers, listened to music, read books, or written. Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. Sometimes I even like my phone. Like many, I’ve spent most of my life investing in the future and analyzing the past at the cost of present peace. The bell rang. Noble silence ended.

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4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

Allwork

Returning Equipment Remote work has resulted in many employees working from home, using company-owned equipment such as laptops, phones, and other devices, as well as furniture such as ergonomic standing desks and chairs. This approach can be seen as cold and insensitive, causing significant harm to employee morale and company culture.

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Technology to make events simpler

Practically Perfect PA

Theses apps allow attendees to see speakers’ presentations streamed on your phone or tablet. International executive travel to attend meetings is on the decline and in its place are smart time saving, cost effective streaming of our events. Twitter Walls. They can now do all manor of funky things.

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6 Ways to Use the Cloud to Boost Your Productivity

Productivity Bits

By reducing or completely getting rid of commute time, you’re saving yourself precious time and reducing your transportation costs while you’re at it. Now, 50 percent of small and medium sized businesses utilize SaaS, which allows SMBs to reduce their overall costs and increase productivity significantly.

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Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need

The Marq

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need Technology Review I’m writing today about the use of a single phone line for all business and/or personal phone and SMS communication. You can get a number close to your area code then change later for a $10 fee per phone change.

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How Assistants Can Use Social Networking

Office Dynamics

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

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Social Networking Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.