Success

JULY 20, 2023

Holding doors, saying “please” and “thank you” and practicing good table manners—most of us are well versed in these common social etiquette behaviors. But as technology and work arrangements evolve, the rules governing workplace communication etiquette may need to do the same. Try to respond to emails within 24 hours.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

I sat at my kitchen table watching my phone blow up while people were emailing and IM’ing me all at the same time wanting to know why they couldn’t get on the call. I am copied on highly confidential information and I read emails that seem to be written in a new language – sales speak. The time zones are US CST, EST and then overseas.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Let's say you're sitting at work, laboring over an important report. Gobbling away on the chips is not only distracting with your bag-rustling and your crunching but is seen as a breach of office etiquette. says Vicky Oliver , author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions. All because of those pork rinds.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. Your SVP reports to a President or CEO. The link is that original post. I will definitely answer your question.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If you’ve ever been frustrated during one of these meetings or walked away feeling that it could have been an email, or could have been shorter, then you’ve probably wished for a better way to conduct these meetings. Otherwise, information can often be communicated via email or other channels.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

” When sending emails to your client, take the time to address them by name, like “Hi, Susan,” or “Dear Jim.” Simply beginning an email with the content is disrespectful and makes it appear that you are too busy to include a proper greeting; thus, too busy for them. and proof your email before you send it.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes. Screen sharing of an employee’s computer will update managers on an employee’s progress on tasks, emails, and other workflows. How is that?

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On The Job

AUGUST 25, 2011

The prevalence of bully bosses is why many don't report they've been bullied, says Bert Alicea , a licensed psychologist and vice president of employee-assistance programs and work/life services at Health Advocate Inc. "A Workers also can feel bullied via other online communications, such as email, he says. "I

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. That way the reader can relax and continue to read the email knowing you are not shouting at them. Jane Watson of J. This is a great tip from Jane Watson of J.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

They ask you to create subtotals for the latest sales report, but want you to only send them the revised spreadsheet showing the subtotal rows. One of my managers wanted me to use our sales tracking software to create the sales report for a particular product. I was able to put the entire report together within a matter of minutes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information. There is a simple way of getting this type of report to anyone without having to use Adobe Acrobat. Now you can e-mail the report to the client without any problems.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Whether you need help fixing up that company website, proofreading a report that your boss needs right away or even compiling reports that your boss gave you today and is asking for you to complete it yesterday. Hiring a freelancer can have great benefits. Truths of a Shy Writer can help you when you’re in a bind.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. That way the reader can relax and continue to read the email knowing you are not shouting at them. Jane Watson of J. This is a great tip from Jane Watson of J.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 25, 2007

You want to tell your co-worker that you need to get a report from them within the hour. Yet you go on and on about how you want it to look, going into great detail of the type of report you want. If you chatter away in your e-mails and are trying to get your point across, this information will be quite juicy for your fingertips.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name? Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

You can then print a summary report to Excel of all of your hours for any time period, for any task, or for any client. Having all your communication with your clients be in one place, so there is never a question of when or if an e-mail was sent. All communication history is saved. Easily recording the time spent on each task.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. There is usually a pattern.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? It is so sad, because you know children so young have no idea what is going on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Usually when I point out the conflict to my boss, he is more than willing to make the change.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? It is important to build relationships with those we work with, but what about assistants we dont work with?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

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