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Interruption vs. Distraction: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

This is a difficult skill set, because it requires strong communication skills, and some strong leadership skills. It’s like someone coming into your workspace and knocking on your cubicle wall and saying, “Got a minute?” Or a phone call; that person who’s trying to reach you.

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Administrative Assistants and Ongoing Status Updates

Office Dynamics

Tips for Executives: Remain approachable and accessible to your assistant throughout the day, whether by phone, email or in-person; do not go long stretches without making a point for a quick, informal check-in. If you are in the same location as your assistant, step out of your office or cubicle once in a while.

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Are You Ready to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

Success

Even knowing what someone’s office looks like, how tidy they keep their desk and what pictures fill the walls of their cubicle, can provide a level of comfort. If your team is trustworthy and skilled in their roles, productivity will be a given, and that’s true whether they work autonomously or just down the hall.

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Authentically Gen Z: The Values, Aspirations & Drivers That Will Re-Define The Future Of Work

Allwork

While technologically savvy, panelists shared they often prefer to seek input or ask questions in person or via a phone call as opposed to chatting or emailing. As such, they want more out of their workplace than a standard cubicle. Sitting next to someone sharing that knowledge goes a long way to strengthening your technical skills.

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How to Organize Your Desk

Office Dynamics

Organizational Skills - Clean Up Your Stuff! Unkempt work spaces are becoming a productivity issue as offices become more cramped and cubicles replace private offices. Activities: Cluster phone calls to make; cluster items to copy; cluster computer work; cluster large projects, etc. Cluster similar items/supplies and activities.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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5 Ways To Combat Stress At Work

Productivity Bits

Aside from the actual work that you need to accomplish, you also have other responsibilities to look after – meetings to attend, emails to respond to, phone and in-person conversations you need to engage in, and so much others. Acquire new skills if you think your current job does not provide you the opportunity to step up.

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