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The Biggest Distraction in the Office May Be You

On The Job

to a colleague in a nearby cubicle, you're not alone. So, instead of being able to put your head down and pound out that important report or even spend a few quiet minutes thinking, you're hammered by the debate over deep-fried turkeys for Thanksgiving or Marcia explaining how to use the phone system to a new employee.

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Break The Routine, Inspire Yourself!

Professional Assistant Blog

You can change this by having inspirational items around your cubicle (you can also read more on decorating your cubicle here ). As you can tell, I really try to be in tune with nature and of course, love my wife. This really does help me get through those rough days - but there are great days as well, of course.

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How Your Oversharing is Hurting Your Career

On The Job

Chances are that if you share something personal with your mom on the phone or your bestie in the next cubicle, others will overhear. Of course it's cute that your daughter had her first date, but you must be a lousy parent if the kid came home drunk with a loser boyfriend, your colleagues (and boss) may be thinking.

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

Professional Assistant Blog

When youre on a phone call, do people hover over you? If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. Are you the main contact in your department?

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"Going Green" With Your Documents

Professional Assistant Blog

And of course, theres the dreaded shredding of confidential documents. You keep printing document after document, not realizing how many trees you are using and how much waste you are creating. Think ahead and see if you can e-mail or transfer your documents in an electronic format to others. This will save your company time and money.

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How to Manage (and Minimize) Workplace Interruptions

Eat Your Career

People didn’t hesitate to plop themselves down at her desk—even when she was on the phone or heads down working. Aside from in-person interruptions, we’re constantly bombarded with IMs, phone calls, emails and so much more. And, of course, feel free to add your own tips in the comments below! Anyway, she got to a breaking point.

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Are You Aware of Your Rude Workplace Behavior?

On The Job

Of course, we all know that texting is as common to young workers as breathing -- but others see it as rude. Leave your cell phone off the table. be aware that others aren't interested in listening to you gab on your cell phone, whine about your bad knees or review the latest Johnny Depp film. Keep moving unless asked to stay.

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