Office Organization Success

APRIL 2, 2015

As well as being an inefficient way to run a business, it’s also very stressful. 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.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 26, 2011

As well as being an inefficient way to run a business it’s also very stressful. 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.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 10, 2011

Kristy Ramirez writes for Life Insurance Finder where she helps people to compare life insurance quotes and select the best policy to meet their needs at the best possible price. Blocking out these times on a calendar, turning off the phone and pronouncing ourselves unavailable helps keep any distractions away. 100% No Spam.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Don’t let the stresses of life control you. Take a 10 minute nap or a short walk to relieve stress. Save time by grouping similar tasks together.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

F or people who have never done it, working from home often holds the allure of a thing with infinite advantages: no boss, no commute, no annoying coworkers, more freedom, less stress, and so on in a never-ending list of awesomeness. Employ a closed-door policy that will prevent interruption and increase efficiency. 100% No Spam.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And so when you do it at a team level and you have all these teams basically having their own policy, their own team agreements, then it also works as a company. But actually what we ended up doing is just send a lot more emails and communicate a lot more. Oh, I don’t need to write long emails anymore. What is the result?

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On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2010

Get colleagues -- and bosses -- to decide no more Blackberries, pagers or cell phones will be allowed in meetings. Anyone who violates the policy more than once has to buy everyone coffee the next morning. Be aware of the stresses everyone faces on the job, and how your actions contribute to that. Be sender sensitive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

The people leader role can also be stressful. Burnout is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to stress. As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. Set boundaries.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Keep the office door closed.

Filing 100

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Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Being happier and less stressed. 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. For very busy, tech savvy, cloud-based entrepreneurs who understand the value of: Getting organized and systematized.

Training 40

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

Here are some of the important ways a cybersecurity plan can keep you focused and productive: Less Stress = More Productivity. Stress contributes negatively to productivity. If you work in an office, talk to your manager so that a general security policy can be instated (if it isn’t already).

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

Here are some of the important ways a cybersecurity plan can keep you focused and productive: Less Stress = More Productivity. Stress contributes negatively to productivity. If you work in an office, talk to your manager so that a general security policy can be instated (if it isn’t already).

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Even if we can use this word with our spouse and children, we still have a hard time saying it to other people. It’s important to learn how and when to say no.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2010

No vacation is worth the amount of stress I feel." this summer with her boyfriend – not only because her company’s policy mandates that she take at least five consecutive days off, but because she needs the break. As we left for the airport, I had the same thought I always do: "Its not worth it. Really worth it. I have to get away.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Then, you’re back in the office after a long unplanned break: the message light on the phone is blinking; both your e-mail and hard-copy in-boxes are overflowing; last week’s next actions are now overdue; you staff and my manager all want a piece of you; and you just want to go home a crawl back into bed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. We also get a mini break when our boss is traveling as the stress level is generally lower and we can catch up on our workload. A week or two ago, it was one of those weeks where my brain just felt tired.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

It would be easy to take on a task yourself, but also stressful. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Utilize your team members to the best of their ability. Afterall, the Lone Ranger was called “lone&# for a reason.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed?

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The Marq

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Merriam-Webster defines failure in this way: 1 a : omission of occurrence or performance; specifically : a failing to perform a duty or expected action b (1) : a state of inability to perform a normal function — compare heart failure (2) : an abrupt cessation of normal functioning c : a fracturing or giving way under stress 2 a : lack of success (..)

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

A gradual diminution in number or strength because of constant stress. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with your company’s employee policies and attrition below. As defined by TheFreeDictionary by Farlex, attrition is the following: A rubbing away or wearing down by friction. What Do You Think?

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The Marq

JUNE 7, 2010

He stresses and exemplifies the idea of not only finding your passion, but using experimentation to find what your passion is. Tony stresses the importance of having the right people in your business, as well as knowing the purpose of your venture. More on this in the Cons section.

Purchasing 40

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Get a single notebook and use it to record notes, phone numbers, web addresses, ideas, to-dos, etc. Create a list or binder of regularly referenced material, such as phone numbers, and keep it accessible in a desk drawer. Schedule filing time at least once per week. To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week.

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Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I was asked by a fellow blogger a few months ago to do an interview by email. First of all, I have to stress that my description will differ from that of any other virtual assistant you might ask. My policies are spelled out in my contract, which clients must read and sign off on before we begin working together.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 18, 2009

This point needs to be stressed: after eliminating one option, the optimist looks at what other options exist and what reasons there are for going after other opportunities. To clarify the point made here, being an optimist doesn't mean that you always find a reason to take advantage of an opportunity.

2009 40

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The Marq

MAY 8, 2010

They were there as both reminders for him and key stress words for the audience to remember. Didn’t Read the Slides : Though this may seem a similar point as the previous, it’s not. He had many slides, but he didn’t read the bullets, though he mentioned them.

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Men With Pens

MAY 19, 2010

Turn off the phone while working and don’t answer every call. Let the answering machine pick up the phone and focus on getting that work out of the way. Being overly busy creates a false sense of energy, but it really just adds extra stress. Write down boundaries that would help you get more work done.

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2010 AT&T Email Customer Service 40

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk They are penalized for having a family and this causes additional stress and anxiety. This type of surveillance is so advanced and allows us to be able to view our business remotley, from your PC and even our mobile phone. Vol 1, No.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

I earn good money, set my own hours, and I don’t have to deal with the stress of traffic, corporate politics, and an office full of idiots and suck-ups. Full-time “Employed&# Writing – The Cons: You can get burned out from long hours and stressful work. You can enjoy a quiet, stress-free work environment.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2010

You thought you heard the phone ring this morning but you aren’t sure. Check your email. Look at your email. Read that long chain email someone forwarded to you. Forward that chain email to all your friends. You’re really stressed and deserve some down time. Send an email to your client.

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www.pickthebrain.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Turn off your cell phone, close your email, get off Twitter, stop checking Facebook, stop listening to music, and focus while you’re doing your work. About | Contact | Privacy Policy | Wordever | Powered by outstandingSETUP Copyright © 2012 PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement. Focus and Cut Out the Noise.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Michael Connelly could rewrite the Santa Monica phone book and it’d be a bestseller. It was fun, stressful and I learned a bit about my creative process. Boo on the stress but yay for the fun and learning! It’s their name that sells the book. Thanks for a great article! Hannah – There’s a good idea. Reply Go ahead.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

It’s like stage stress, before walking up on a TV show or a big opening act. I received a personal email from Simon the next day, in which he said he would put the CD in the mail that day, and he also said that he was happy to hear from me because it gave him fond memories of a visit he’d taken to Canada. Reply Go ahead.

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