Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Tips to help you be more productive in your day. During the entire month of April, we will be posting daily blogs written by myself and special guests who love the administrative profession. All of April we will be celebrating administrative professionals and giving you: Spot-on information related to the administrative profession.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you're hiring for a remote position, certain personality traits and skills are more critical now than ever. Read more: A Recruiter's Etiquette Guide to Remote Hiring. Be sure to mention your expectations, including the required skills and traits. Be specific but concise.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. What broke the camel's back was when a well-loved director of the company was terminated by the SVP of Product and I threw her a happy hour after work. The link is that original post. Everyone is beholden to someone.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting. Final thoughts Executives and virtual executive assistants can have productive working relationships. Some clients set up their own system for subject lines too, so that people are clear when an email needs them to take action. Contact us here.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

You’ll begin to see travel planning as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle, to demonstrate your revolutionary skills. When the product is closer to launch, our team will reach out individually and determine whether you’d be a fit. Take a moment to review Joan’s video about Webinar Etiquette in advance.

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BioTeams

JUNE 30, 2020

Economies have tumbled, organisations that relied on open office spaces and hot desking as modes of productivity have switched entirely to distributed and virtual working from home. I don’t want to be cliched by saying this, but we are now officially living in ‘unprecedented’ and dynamic times.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2017

You can’t have it if you don’t first have the skills to do your job exceptionally well. The only curriculum based designation specifically for administrative professionals, this program is designed to help you develop the skills required to really WOW your executive(s). Your core abilities are the foundation. It’s what’s inside too.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Of course, there’s always some interesting drama associated with the television production, but it’s that individual attention and demand for fair treatment and loyalty that sustains success and growth for all of us. Are employees knowledgeable about their products? Ask a friend to order something; get an objective opinion.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. So much of what we do is automatic, like riding a bike, so using my PA skill set really helped me in those initial months. I was not alone!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? It shows that you are eager to help the firm grow by showing initiative and productivity. We both had similar skills, education, etc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Show people your skills and how you are making a difference.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? One more thing, multi-tasking has been shown to decrease productivity.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. Home About Me Advertise Want to Blog About Your Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. I hear it from both sides of the desk. I hear assistants talk about their job or the profession as if it is no big deal. These people are naïve, to say the least. A true Executive Assistants must do over 100 things well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

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? Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves?

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Cheryl September 07, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Specific Companies No Comments Customer loyalty is the attitude of a customer when he purchases a particular product of a particular brand over another. The customer retains that brand loyalty and re-purchases or re-uses that product or service. And finally how about Starbucks?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. August 16, 2010 Patricia Robb said.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Skilled writing the key. Do you feel like you want to voice your opinion about other topics? This will help readers put a face to the writer.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? Home About Me Advertise Fight or Flight? Dealing with a Difficult Colleague!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

It was an exciting night for HPTI as Jonathan Goodnight was also awarded Technical Professional of the Year and they were finalists in ten other categories, including Best Recognition Event, Best Corporate Communicator, Best Product Developer and Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year. Morgan Chase & Co. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

It is frustrating to the rest of the team because they are trying to meet certain goals and when there is a problem it takes time away from the manager who has to deal with it, but also the whole team as they see the time ticking and production at a standstill. You might be surprised at the results. Now go build some sandcastles together.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Once you log on click on the tab Productivity and you will see on the right Templates. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! They are a team of office professionals for office professionals. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

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