On The Job

AUGUST 16, 2017

If you're in the workplace, you're probably exposed to toxicity not through some chemicals or bad water -- but because of the person sitting in the next cubicle. However, that could change if more workers were trained to have better confrontation skills, says S tacey Engle, executive vice president at Fierce, Inc. "A But guess what?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2019

If you are in the same location as your assistant, step out of your office or cubicle once in a while. 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. What’s going on?”

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JANUARY 9, 2017

 Workers in these spaces consistently report making more connections, learning skills faster, and feeling more inspired and in control than their cubicle-dwelling counterparts inside large companies.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

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. This knowledge sharing isn’t transferred as easily while working remotely.” ” Image courtesy of SmithGroup. What We’ve Learned: From A to Z.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2014

From corporate cubicles to the factory floor, the collective skills and efforts of people keep your operation going. If you think your employee’s poor performance is costing you profit, instead of overhauling your employee roster, why not try motivating them to become better employees ?

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 17, 2010

Acquire new skills if you think your current job does not provide you the opportunity to step up. Get Life Outside Of The Cubicle. Your cubicle, or office, can easily become a pit of boredom. There are many other ways to find life outside of your cubicle. This sounds ironic but let me explain. Create a hobby.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

A student in one of my classes said when you work with different personalities and skill sets, it creates the "perfect storm." Instead of worrying about what's happening in the next cubicle, concentrate on giving your all to your assignments. You should seek this out, not wait until it is forced upon you. Trust your colleagues.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 25, 2013

Organizational Skills - Clean Up Your Stuff! Unkempt work spaces are becoming a productivity issue as offices become more cramped and cubicles replace private offices. Messy desks are no longer just an office eyesore. Employers are grappling with how to stop slovenly desk habits from denting morale or hurting professionalism.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

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. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

But before you begin to feel too comfortable in your little cubicle, are you sure you’re doing everything you can to hang on to that job? Grow your skills. Attend seminars that provide you with new skills, or consider taking a class to further hone your talents.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Get together with your cubicle buddies and set some ground rules. Maybe you can create some kind of fun, signage to put up that lets people know you are working on a project; or wish to not be disturbed. Maybe place a small white board or plaque on your desk to write a short note with a dry-erase marker.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Here are some more articles on dealing with difficult co-workers: Cubicle Ettiquette Former Colleagues - Good or Bad? Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

Currently there is a clerical staff person, sitting in a cubicle right across from me who has made my daily work experience miserable. This person sounds like a typical self-indulgent hipocrit who is climbing the ladder because of her people skills (kissing up) and not actual work related skills.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. We share ideas, skills and even ask guest speakers to provide up-to-date information and trends on what we need for our careers. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 25, 2010

Here are the five things you should consider stop doing to free up more time or more focus toward productivity: [ A workbook to Develop the problem-solving skills of employees: The A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind ]. This is a mistake that most do when they first take their seats in the office or cubicle.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 4, 2012

You have to look at yourself as a total package with hard skills (such as what you need to do to get the job done) and soft skills (such as how you are perceived by others, how you treat people, how you behave around people). Once you recognize that it is happening, you can watch for it and correct your behaviour.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

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On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2011

The thousands of people who were left shaking in their cubicles -- wondering if they'd receive the next pink slip -- reminded me of the old saying that there are no atheists in foxholes. But times are improving, if slowly. I thought it was time to look at what workers can be doing now to prepare for better times. Stepping forward.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Check out this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com: You're sitting in your cubicle one day considering the dozens of emails that await your attention when your phone rings.On They're sick of working so much, with little (or no) pay raises, and dream of landing a job where there will be more appreciation and less stress.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The key is that an employer connects with you via technology while you do the same work you would as if you were sitting in a cubicle at an office. Sharpen your technology skills. You may or may not work full time for an employer, and you usually spend at least some time during a workweek laboring from home or a nearby coffee shop.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 30, 2010

Do you share a cubicle with someone who doesnt seem to have two words to say to you? Perhaps they are having a bad day, or need to improve their interpersonal skills- nine times out of 10 it has nothing to do with YOU. Lets grow together! Tuesday, March 30, 2010 To Speak or Not to Speak? Does this behavior seem rude?

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2011

Those who were micromanagers before the recession may have evolved into micromanaging Godzillas, wreaking havoc among the cubicles. Beeson, also author of " The Unwritten Rules: The Six Skills You Need to Get Promoted to the Executive Level " (Jossey-Bass, $27.95) recommends these steps: • Get feedback. Avoid going overboard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The blunder wasn’t a technical error, but rather a faulty response in my soft skills when a problem arose. I slunk back to my cubicle with my wounded pride and began to think about how get the the project back on track, rather than convincing someone it wasn’t my fault. It was an ego-bruising lesson in ownership that I’m grateful for.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Here's the column: While a micromanaging boss is definitely a pain in the cubicle, having a manager who pays little or no attention to you may be worse. And the inattentive boss can hurt your career in the long run as you're unable to gain the skills and new opportunities you need to remain valuable in the job marketplace.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

From corporate cubicles to the factory floor, the collective skills and efforts of people keep your operation going. If you think your employee’s poor performance is costing you profit, instead of overhauling your employee roster, why not try motivating them to become better employees ?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Her new book, “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant,” (Wiley, $21.95) draws direct correlations between the fussy and uncooperative child and the adult version roaming the cubicles at work. At least with little kids, you know that helping them usually leads to a burst of independence and pride in accomplishing a new skill,” she says.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? December 21, 2009 4:39 AM Anita said. Anthony, That's great! Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Reactions: 2comments: Patty said.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mindset in general refers to the learned attitudes you’ve adopted over time; so a growth mindset is the attitude that you can always change for the better whereas a fixed mindset means you believe that you’re stuck with your natural skills without any room for improvement. Every single person on earth has one of these mindsets.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 17, 2011

In the nearby mall, there is a young adult clothing store which hires its sales personnel by their physical attractiveness – agreed the young women and men are extremely good-looking, but it hasn’t been any boom to their customer service skills.

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