Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Using Email Effectively Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 18, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. For most organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. Thanks for visiting! rain instead of ran).

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AUGUST 26, 2022

As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—begins to enter the workforce, companies are realizing their current office spaces, operational policies, and company norms do not resonate as strongly with this emerging employee base as they did with those of decades past. ” Image courtesy of SmithGroup.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Home About Me Advertise Who Called?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Write it down on a piece of paper, preferably a phone-message pad. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

As a business owner, you’ll want to check in with your remote workers on a pretty regular basis, either through scheduled phone calls or with email updates. A great example of this is Basecamp , which is a secure and private online space where you and your telecommuters can organize and track everything that needs to be done.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. To further understand the increasing importance of EAs, Tyler Griffen has explored the multifaceted role of an executive assistant , highlighting how they add significant value to any organization.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   We are using email and instant messaging less. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Beyond that, droves of companies that were inexperienced with remote work were creating monitoring policies for the first time. An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Employee monitoring methods for remote team members.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. How can you remedy this issue at your organization? Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A Welcome Packet is a document – it can either be printed and mailed or digital and emailed – that you send out to your new clients when they sign up to work with you, and cements the relationship you are about to have with them. And I *highly recommend* that you tell your client to fax or mail this form to you, and not email it.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When we talk about the spectrum of work and the decision making that goes into it, the decision making that one would use for a mature business person, let’s say, even with ten years of experience versus a new teammate that maybe was just joining an organization hired to work remotely, that landscape of work is changing so rapidly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 11, 2011

  One critical question to ask yourself is if the current mode of communication is working in your organization.    Meetings can be a room filled with a number of people or a phone call between two people and everything in-between.  Database groups, email, text messaging, private social media groups, etc.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

name, address, phone number) will be used. Refuse to give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the internet unless you have initiated the contact or you know who you’re communicating with. Six points for consumers : Ask how personal information (eg. Determine whether it will be shared with others.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 2, 2015

Have clear payment policies in place. Talking of declines and other ‘uncomfortable’ payment issues, make sure you have a clear policy in place for how you’re going to collect on non-payers. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them? (c)

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 17, 2009

A Welcome Packet is a document – it can either be printed and mailed or digital and emailed – that you send out to your new clients when they sign up to work with you, and cements the relationship you are about to have with them. And I *highly recommend* that you tell your client to fax or mail this form to you, and not email it.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 26, 2011

Have clear payment policies in place. Talking of declines and other ‘uncomfortable’ payment issues, make sure you have a clear policy in place for how you’re going to collect on non-payers. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them?

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

This means being careful with TV, the radio, Internet, non-business phone calls and avoiding the temptation to just wander off the job to do something else. Keep It Organized. It goes without saying that organization is a key to success in working from home, but there is some nuance to it. Your email will remain private.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Disorganization is so prevalent in the workplace that the Professional Organizers in Canada estimates a typical office worker wastes 150 hours a year – almost one month – searching for misplaced information. For someone earning $50,000 a year, that translates to a loss of $3,842 a year. Keep the office door closed.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. apartmenttherapy.com) Related Posts: How Make Your Desk a Productivity Tool How to Clean and Organize Your Desk Top Five Posts for March 2007 Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. What should you say when answering? When is the best time to call someone? and 9:00 p.m.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 18, 2010

Schedule tasks appropriately – After lunch is not the best time to read the long, lulling policy eport. Make phone calls, have meetings and other social tasks. Child Car Seat Covers Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2010

Please welcome today’s guest poster, James Adams, and his collection of apps to organize thoughts. (We Regardless if you are a freelance writer, a business executive, a graphic artist or if you are working a part-time job, you surely could use a bit of help in organizing your thoughts so that your days run more smoothly.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. Comment by Tim Wilson on July 7, 2010 @ 8:23 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

More from this Topic Purchase Order Form Template (Excel) Receive this FREE Purchase Order Template along with complimentary, no obligation price quotes (via phone and email) from multiple quality & independent accounting and bookkeeiping service providers. Get Organized! OfficeArrow: Working Together for You.

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Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

For very busy, tech savvy, cloud-based entrepreneurs who understand the value of: Getting organized and systematized. Includes: Initial phone session. Follow-up questions by email for 30 days (60 days for combo package). Up to 2 phone calls per week. Email follow-ups. Productivity and Systems Improvement Packages.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Progressive organizations are acting upon the fundamental belief that truly understanding the customer (employee) and providing an amazing user experience will increase demand for the workplace product. . These organizations are creating compelling workplaces rich with desirable experiences.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? There are two ways of backing up your e-mails.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business e-mail. Your company may have a strict policy on what they want you to include in the signature line and what it should look like, but generally you would include your name, title, company name and address, telephone and fax number. Who are you?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! E - Email and set up another appointment? 5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call.   Find out your company’s policy before inviting clients to lunch.    Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized. Think again You need at least eight seconds of focused energy to digest information and store it in the brain’s memory centre.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 5, 2012

It’s not that we need surveys to show which organizations step out of the box to ensure a concierge level of excellence so coveted by consumers; organizations like Zappos, Amazon, and Nordstrom essentially offer everyone “fantastic” service. Clearly state F.A.Q.’s photo by: Mike Miley.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

A good office professional must be able to greet clients, answer phones, and interact pleasantly, politely, and cordially. Effective Business Writing Skills Who wants to read a three page email? Good Communication Skills This goes without saying. You must be able to communicate effectively with your colleagues, boss, and customers.

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