On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

We can’t remember passwords for our online banking account and lose critical emails or other bits of data important for our work. While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. Just say “no.” Just get the boots and set them by the door.

Filing 100

Filing 2011 Stress Email 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Feeling Stressed at work? Having to look for a client file is considered an interruption. By Alita Bluford – Certified Productive Environment Specialist. Don’t use the email arrival alarm. Please enjoy this guest blog post from Alita Bluford , an efficiency expert! Is it them? By Alita Bluford. Interruptions.

Stress 100

Stress Environment Filing International 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

You are still trying to ‘sort out’ the dump, when you are interrupted and told that 3 motions need to be filed before 4 p.m. 80% of filed papers are never referenced again. 50% of all filed materials are duplicates or expired information. In 2005, there was 50% more paper and filing in offices than there was in 1995.

Stress 100

Stress Filing 2005 Management 100

Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Get Your Home Office Organized For Increased Productivity – Productivity requires that you organize your work environment. How To Reduce Job Stress And Increase Work Productivity – Negative stress at work can kill productivity. Bad stress can have a negative domino-effect on the things that we care about.

2010 100

2010 Cubicle Telecommuting Filing 100

Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a result, my email went from around 30 a day to well over 150. I already knew the theories of inbox zero, yet here I was, drowning in email. This made finding a specific email very time consuming. Then I brainstormed how I was going to deal with hundreds of emails a day. I review email twice a day now.

Email 40

Email Keyboards Phones Project Management 40

Page Personnel

JANUARY 12, 2023

Being part of a new company can be intimidating, if not stressful and distracting. Even a simple welcome email from the team can go a long way. Organising documents on a cloud-based file-sharing platform means that materials are accessible at all times, making collaborative efforts within the team easier.

2023 52

2023 Social Media Retirement Salary 52

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Set up a good filing system. Colour–coded files are especially helpful — they show you at a glance where something should go. Put items that must be looked at in a special folder or file.

Filing 100

Filing Ergonomics Health 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. The ability to handle people we have negative feelings about can cause the office atmosphere to become unmanageable, stressful, and in some cases hostile.

Stress 100

Stress 2010 Filing IAAP 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enhancing your worklife will increase productivity, reduce stress, and maintain focus on job tasks. Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity. Be proactive.

Stress 100

Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

The software is a very powerful, yet simple indexing system for paper office files. It works like a search engine for paper files to help you stay organized. Rather, the software uses the power of the computer to index the hanging file folders in office file cabinets. Create a Filing Masterpiece.

Filing 100

Filing 2011 Goals Clothes 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

It gives the environment negative ions that kill bacteria and it protects your eyes. Does that project have you stressed out? Combat stress and tension with the soothing Brain Spa Head Massager. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Think happy thoughts!

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Social Media 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  Have an Environment that is Focused on Work It may seem obvious, but your environment is important.  Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS!   Are you a T.V. What About You?

Networking 100

Networking Goals Twitter Environment 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.    Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk. How Do You De-Stress?   When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk. 

Medical 100

Medical Twitter Environment AT&T 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Trust me, it can be very stressful! A small company

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.  Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ? 

Medical 100

Medical Phones Filing 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. The mission of Hemphill Productivity Institute is to help individuals and organizations create and sustain a productive environment so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

Travel 100

Travel Fax Networking 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

2 - Stop the "time sucking" activities -- Email and social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Digg, etc.) are important tools in today's business environment.    Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? .  Take action - some kind of action. 

Management 100

Management Networking Fax Twitter 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in.

Gossip 100

Gossip 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

I have so much to do and my mind is racing that I need to rein in the stress. This break from ringing phones, a constant stream of visitors, pinging emails, and all sorts of stimuli will allow you to breathe, sit, and "meditate" for 5 minutes. Nuff said. Or you can hunker down and plow through that last little bit to get things done.

Phones 52

Phones Gossip Policies Holidays 52

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

They are penalized for having a family and this causes additional stress and anxiety. The reasons for this are quite predictable: No safe employment environment, even in big corporations. Have a more flexible work environment, to suit ones needs better. Desire to look after kids, family or friends. if you like.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

In turn, I have happy staff members who perform at their best because they are not stressed or unhappy about what is happening at home. Trust – Trust is fundamental in order to secure a productive work environment. What is often overlooked is that it is vital that employees trust their employer. « The Customer Is Always Right!

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. Sponsors Advertise Here?

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, you may allocate specific time periods throughout the day to check email or send out meeting agendas and reminders. During a board meeting prep week, for instance, email may require more time and attention for last-minute submissions and changes. At that point, it’s overwhelming and stressful.

2024 52

2024 Mentoring Administrative Professionals Payroll 52

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2007

It may be more related to things like: Market segment; Management environment; Staff experience, to name but a few. I will think due to higher stress level with small business, people who aren’t owners or shareholders usually don’t stay very long? « Q & A: Does Small Business Need a Disaster Plan?

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Paper and Digital Files. Filing – paper and digital. Her system for email management is outstanding. And while email is still not my strong suit…it’s much better because of the system she teaches. Your systems will need to evolve to match the personalities and work environments you are in. Ideas, Time & Space.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

To many work is the central activity in their lives and the stresses and pressures of todays workplace are enormous, overtime, project pressure, sales targets, travel to and from the place of work, to name but a few. Social issues are clearly centered around the work-place, work life and private life. Sponsors Advertise Here?

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. Tame Your Email 1. Turn off email alerts when emails arrive in your inbox. If you know that you will never answer an email, delete it right away. Thanks to Regina Lark,Ph.D. "Heads Up.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 18, 2011

Burnout and stress are morale killers that cost USA businesses $300 Billion per year. It makes my meditation practice much easier because peace is cumulative like stress. Remember to keep this note where it can be read again in an affirmation file! And the next day notice how quickly the work environment will change.

Goals 100

Goals AT&T Email Learning 100

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Looking at single parent families and the impact on our children, I would argue it was a good thing, and so would the many parents working from home exactly for that reason – to provide a healthy family environment for their loved ones.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Can you fit in a creative, free flowing environment or a structured corporate environment? If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. I’m calling and leaving messages everywhere, via email too.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Success

MARCH 4, 2024

Professional development books give insight on how to grow in our careers, grow as people and better approach work-related challenges, shifting work environments and new opportunities. In a world with countless ways to level up your professional development, books are one of the most underestimated tools.

UPS 287

UPS Social Media Etiquette Health 287