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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! But I did it by keeping a notepad by the phone and each time I started a task I would write it down. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Dont think of yourself as a robot. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients. You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Last half of the NHL season. let's see how it goes!