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6 Creative Ways to Solve a Problem

Success

Although it sounds complicated, a graphic example shows how easy it is: Sales are Down Store Inventory is Low Supplier is Unreliable Some Items Discontinued Outside Sales Team Below Goals High Team Turnover Low Team Morale. The process has been widely documented across cultures. You’re looking for ways to make the problem worse.

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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

Manufacturers and suppliers are arguably challenged by lack of clarity, requirements for significant investment, combined with cost pressures in a heavily subscribed market. All too often, it is less expensive to buy new products than reused or repurposed The circular economy offers huge opportunities and is vital for a ‘greener’ future.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

Administration of documents. Assistants should manage the administration of documents on behalf of their manager. Assistants should also ensure that all confidential documents are securely locked away or shredded. Purchase orders, invoices and expenses. The same applies for board papers and board level reports.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

Of course, I ensure that he has the correct information and all the relevant documents for his meetings. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. In a company I worked for previously, I handled official documents that had to be dealt with accurately and at once.

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Go Green And Minimize Business Waste

Eco-Office Gals

Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are many simple ways a business can reduce their impact on the environment and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve drastic or expensive changes.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. This could include: Risk Assessment documents, available for all staff. So how does this affect Business? Proportional procedures in place.

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Reduce The Risk Of Employee Fraud

Small Business CEO

One of the easiest ways for employees to steal from a company is through the use of Expense Report Fraud. Expense report fraud can occur in many ways, but one of the most common forms is to cheat on lodging, meals, airfare and fuel expenses. Meals expenses are also easy to fudge. Keep everyone accountable.