Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

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. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. As I hear from the different parties I can put a check mark or an X whether they are available or not. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. A firm but short handshake is all it takes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

If I forgot to bring my laptop with me to a meeting out of town, that would be an almost disaster for me because I prepare my minutes ahead of time on my computer and basically all I have to do at the meeting is fill in the blanks. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Trust me, it can be very stressful! Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Internal e-mails amongst co-workers should have a business tone to it as well, although less formal. Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. Spelling, grammar and punctuation should be paid attention to and you should keep in mind the tone of your communcation.

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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. Lifes too short to stress out! Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. Lets enjoy our day together.© ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

You usually answer according to what you see on the display and say “Hi&# , thinking it is an internal call, but they are transferring an outside call so you end up sounding unprofessional. When the Receptionist, or a co-worker, transfers a call without letting you know they are sending it. I shut it off! How important is it, really?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. Much has changed for the executive assistant and administrative professional, and in order to thrive in this new working environment, it’s up to both to operate wisely, using savvy to make the right decision regarding the right question at the right time.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Can you fit in a creative, free flowing environment or a structured corporate environment? The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. The kicker was, since the event was international, there was a time zone difference. My best stress reliever is.’

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