Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Today, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites with content on: Planning Productivity Tools Mindset/Focus Social Media Productivity Time Management Tweet Planning Plan for a Better 2011: [link] (post) -- Chris Brogan shares his straight forward approach to annual planning.  Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.  "  Do you treat your yard tools better than yourself? I think of my yard tools.    Our mower requires regular gasoline, while our other tools require a mixture of gasoline and specific oil. 

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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 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

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 on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! We do this by organizing space, information, and time.

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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!   Eliminate as many distractions as possible. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

are important tools in today's business environment.    When you least expect it, those very tools can turn into "time suckers."  "  Instead, schedule times throughout your day that you will check or interact with/on the tools.    You need to be careful, however! 

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  "   They provide tips to help you decide as well as some recommended tools. If paper works for you (as it does for me and so many others), we can be happy that we have a tool that works!

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Change your environment If you find that you are consistently getting sleepy at 1pm in your office, consider going to a different location in the building or a different building all together. Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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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?" It was a wonderful tool. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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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.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Paul enjoys a national reputation as an expert in solving the productivity challenges faced by people working in today's frenetic environment. Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Are You as Productive as You Could Be? Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

The best tool for this is Post-It notes. To help you move through it I recommend leaving the environment that is overwhelming you. Breathing is the body's tool to counteract stress, anxiety, anger, grief. Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Obliterate Overwhelm!

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