Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 5, 2010

A lab order is faxed in. New requests get faxed then emailed to customer service which then inputs the information into the appropriate system, whether that be policy changes into policy administration, benefits questions into follow up logs or new claims into the claims system. Then a coordinator searches for the patient.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

It gives the environment negative ions that kill bacteria and it protects your eyes. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. For now, it only comes in pink. Who says men arent pretty in pink! Afraid of all the germs floating around your office! Check out the Bacteria Killing Monitor.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

When you change your attitude, you are able to focus on the issue and get the job done in a stress free environment. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This means changing your attitude. Get on the A list. Here are three ways in which you can change your attitude: 1. This is an important factor.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Depending on what your office environment is like, listen to your favorite singer or band. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Listen to upbeat music. If you can, pat your feet to the beat or bob your head to the music. Be tactful; don’t act like you are ready to be on Dancing with the Stars!

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Here are five ways to create a positive working environment for the new manager. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Monday, August 10, 2009 Surviving the New Boss There are two ways to make a lasting first impression on a new boss, do something really good or do something really bad.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at?

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

This will make for a positive work environment and people will be more productive and want to get the job done and will be yearning for more. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Make it fun Work doesn’t feel like work when there is some amusement instituted.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Eliminating the many pictures, mementos, and knick knacks will keep a professional look, but also maintain a pleasant environment. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This will remind you of the nice weather and give you something to look forward to for the next vacation.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Remain calm, if you need to remove yourself temporarily from the environment, leave the area for a few minutes, go for a walk to clear your head and focus on a solution. The workplace can become a stressful environment if you do not have positive relationships with the people who you spend a lot of time with – co-workers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Ive been in offices where loud music is acceptable with people shouting over cubicles at each other, which was perfectly acceptable - it made the environment vibrant and fosters team unity. Its up to the individual to analyze this culture in addition to the individual relationships around them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Here are ten lessons office professionals can learn from Phil Jackson in order to be successful on the “court.&# Always Remain Calm.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Understand the chain of command Whether you work in a very corporate environment or not, there is a succession of power and authority. For example, if your boss is on a business trip for 2 weeks, how will signature approvals be taken care of - fax, a signature stamp, by the 2nd in command, or will things have to wait?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

You will operate through your website and have a number of options (e-mail, fax or phone) about the way you collate personal data (such work experience and qualifications) from your client. Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" The concept of overwhelm exists because we've allowed external influences to affect our internal peace and despite shocked looks, allowing "overwhelm" is a conscious choice. Thanks to Sherry Borsheim of International Association Of Business Organizing 74. Overcome Overwhelm - Stop Whining And Wasting!

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