Workplace Insight

MARCH 14, 2024

The only grim entertainment still to be extracted from this bickering can be found watching the wild fluctuations in people’s critical thinking skills when faced with sets of information which back up their intractable stance, and those that don’t. It is a very 21st Century conversation.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Thank the person for his or her time and take the opportunity to mention two or three things you might have discussed, such as your skills for the job. Recap the highlights.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Set up your voice mail to answer after the third ring.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If you have a meeting immediately before, tell them at the very beginning that you have to wrap up on time. To help you assess (and enhance) your skill with this crucial maneuver, here’s a short excerpt from my e-book, “Modern Business Etiquette: More than Manners.” . Also, be cautious of arriving too early as well.

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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. Modify Remote Job Descriptions Job descriptions are often commonly overlooked and end up being neglected. Be specific but concise.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That means honing those remote recruitment skills will be extra-important. It might even shift you further up their preference list if they’re applying to multiple positions. The main aim of the technology is to ease some of the data-scraping tasks of the recruitment process and it does work, up to a point. Salary is also vague.

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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.

Social Media 100

Social Media Etiquette Facebook Networking 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.

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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Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. Sign me up. PatriciaRossi Etiquette Expert, Author EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE, Professional Speaker,NBC Daytime’s National Manners Correspondent,Kindness not Formality,Relationships not Rules. We aim to offer education to everyone.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 31, 2022

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2017

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. And when you're competing for a job or a big project or a new client, being seen as thoughtful and ready to put out extra effort can really help you. Recap the highlights.

Gifts 114

Gifts Etiquette Interviewing Email 114

Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Without a process in place, it’s easy for communication to end up all over the place and for important messages to be missed. Some clients set up their own system for subject lines too, so that people are clear when an email needs them to take action. It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting.

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Project Management Environment Email Etiquette 122

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. I invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2017

People look up to them and listen when they speak. You can’t have it if you don’t first have the skills to do your job exceptionally well. Others can pick up on things that are subtly hidden in your voice. They know how to make intelligent decisions on-the-spot. In short, they possess abilities that make others say, “Wow!”.

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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. I signed up for the waitlist for TRAVO Preferred. How do I sign up for the waitlist to TRAVO Preferred. Sign up right here, using the survey link: https://www. All you need is a new approach!

Travel 100

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 5, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Working on customer service skills Cheryl August 05, 2010 Customer Service Experience , Hiring & Training , Little Things, Big Differences No Comments When a customer service representative delivers great customer service, there is less stress and less hassle.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 22, 2012

Communicating professionally is an essential part of workplace etiquette. If people are taking advantage of you or walking on you, speak up for yourself. Build your professional communication skills by reading the following articles: How to Ask for What You Want, Need and Deserve at Work. Are you communicating professionally?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 5, 2008

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. Tags: importance of good communication client relationships professional assisstant telephone etiquette Administrative Assistant.

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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. I had to adapt and do it quickly to keep up with the fast pace and never-ending questions. I was made to feel that I needed to know, even though they didn’t!

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Bonus Monday Motivator tips to career advancement: While we are discussing ways to advance your career this holiday season add this annual check-up to your routine to make sure you’re not neglecting the health of your career. Are my skills up-to-date for this job and organization? Have my career objectives changed?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2012

It was not supposed to be complex and I ended up gutting my entire bathroom. Glean the Internet for reputable sources of information on technology, grammar, etiquette, urban legend, news, culture, video, how-to instructions, arts, and so on. In fact, I just went through a major remodeling of my bedroom and bathroom. Be Resourceful.

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Administrative Professionals Etiquette 2012 Filing 100

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!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. 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. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

When planning upcoming seminars, conferences, and training – see how they line up and teach you strategies that you can bring back and implement in your workplace. If you do your due diligence and promote the benefits of what you will learn and then use persuasion skills, you should be a winner! Be strategic. Have a great week.

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Training Promotion Skills Learning 100

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Here is the time to identify problems, fix them, follow up, review and apologize. Behind the Scenes Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Employees Etiquette Little Things, Big Differences' For instance, if it’s a big company and you’re rarely in “the trenches,” maybe it’s time to go shopping?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Training Skills 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”.

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Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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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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