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A Deep Dive Into the Positive and Negative Impacts of Gossip

Success

Don’t tell anyone, but… I really shouldn’t say anything, but did you know… This stays between us… Miss Manners might clutch her pearls at the idea of this decorum-shattering habit, but gossip isn’t always in poor form. While it is mainly talk about someone who isn’t present, it doesn’t always have to carry a negative connotation.

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Working with the executive team

Practically Perfect PA

Here are my etiquette tips when it comes to working with the Executive team. Don’t gossip, even if the gossip is really good! It can be difficult and daunting working with the leaders of your organisation but once you understand how to communicate and how to present yourself the rewards are high.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. And what is the best way to present it? I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. The link is that original post.

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Power Up Your PowerPoint With Templates!

Professional Assistant Blog

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post Feng Liang I stumbled upon this corporate presentation template at Cone Trees that I can actually use for my work, it wasnt cheesy types that usually come up in the search, so it thought id share :D.

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

Professional Assistant Blog

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. You usually are the main source of contact for any and all questions in your department, including clients asking questions.

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Common Courtesy in the Workplace

Professional Assistant Blog

If you present yourself as a neat freak or an in-between, people most likely will perceive you as a good worker. You start to wonder how they keep their personal items at home organized. But in the office, you have to show that you are a neat person, since you are showing people how well you perform at your job.

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Outsourcing - Good or Bad?

Professional Assistant Blog

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money.

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