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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

That’s especially true if the communications are made via company equipment (laptops, phone systems, etc.). Time tracking and file tracking. Another way to monitor remote employees is to use time tracking or file tracking software. File tracking uses and benefits. File tracking has other benefits as well.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

Deciding which documents their executive should read (assistants should schedule time in the Executive’s diary for catching up on paperwork / reading etc), forwarding documents to other members of staff as appropriate or filing information for a later date. Executives should not have to worry about administration. Point of contact.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Getting to know lots of people including senior members of staff. Socialising with colleagues and still being professional. Understanding basic office procedures.

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10 Tips to Get Your Office Organized

Productivity Bits

An accordion file is also a great way to organize documents. You will also need a file or folder in which you can put completed papers that you might need at a later date. A filing cabinet is the best place for these files so that they are out of the way but are still easily accessible. Tip #4: Limit Nicknacks.

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Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget

The Small Business Blog

Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Don’t Underestimate The Importance Of Time Management » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

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Ten Small Business Startup Ideas – 2009/09/20 | THE SMALL BUSINESS.

The Small Business Blog

A company which takes your dead electronic equipment and smashes it until it becomes modern art! » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 7:05 am and is filed under Business Ideas. A website teaching readers about the day-to-day training requirements for various sports.

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