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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.

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JANUARY 22, 2023

Not only did the PWD task force ensure compliance, they “established a worldwide accessibility project office” in 2002 to ensure all products and services were made accessible. All of those policies, procedures, norms—written and unwritten—kind of control the culture,” says Donovan’s business partner and co-author Mark Kaplan. “If

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Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 1, 2012

Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday. Keeping your desk and files clutter–free in a paper–filled environment isn’t easy, but a little planning and a little technology can help. Create a record retention policy.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 15, 2014

Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. Despite improvements in document handling technology, despite the convenience of PDF files, we still produce a lot of paper.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Here are some ideas for utilizing this upcoming slow time productively: Organize and clean your office. Catch up on your filing. Create (or update) your policies and procedures manual. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Call those folks you met at your last networking event.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Here are some ideas for utilizing this upcoming slow time productively: Organize and clean your office. Catch up on your filing. Create (or update) your policies and procedures manual. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Call those folks you met at your last networking event.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Find out your company’s policy before inviting clients to lunch.  So What Does This Have to do with Productivity?   That kills productivity.   It was fantastic working with the students. . 

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Here are some ideas for utilizing this slow time productively: Organize and clean your office. Catch up on your filing. Create (or update) your policies and procedures manual. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Call those folks you met at your last networking event.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 15, 2009

This community was created as a professional development networking tool and resource to discuss topics, get answers, and information that impact todays professional. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Lets grow together! Feel free to reply accordingly.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 7, 2010

Monday, June 7, 2010 Digital Detox A friend reminded me today that even though technology has made our lives so much easier and productive, we cannot forget that some age-old methods of getting tasks done are still effective. If my files were lost, how could I do my job effectively? Backup electronic files. Organize paper files.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 13, 2010

’ And even though it increases productivity, eliminates key strokes, and cuts the time to complete tasks by at least half, there are some precautions that you should take when using this function. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Lets grow together!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. If you are reverting to electronic filing, be sure to have a backup just in case your computer crashes.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. This will give you satisfaction so that you can move on to the next task; hence, the increase in productivity. Lets grow together! Enjoyed this article? said. ???????????。

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Then a new person comes in, taking over the work and wonders why they cant find the old file.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

.  An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. I work for Crystal Palace a company that sells prime crystal products. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 6, 2010

This has been a great year, I have networked with many professionals, conducted presentations, started writing a book, hosted webinars, and provided advice to the people who matter the most in the workplace – YOU! Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 24, 2009

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 31, 2010

This principle will not only make your work day more productive, but also effectively manage your time and tasks. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 8:22 PM Labels: Development , Productivity 2comments: ?? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. said. ???????????????????????

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field. Organization Skills Filing correspondence, organizing a meeting, keeping your bosses calendar, and maintaining your office area are viable skills that all office professionals need to master.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 4, 2010

• You can Bcc yourself in an email so that you can receive a copy and file it away electronically as a follow-up on a later date or for informational purposes. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

People who are motivated in the workplace will be more productive, influential to others, and highly regarded as the “go to&# people. This will make for a positive work environment and people will be more productive and want to get the job done and will be yearning for more. Lets grow together!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations in a way that positively contributes to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals 6. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 25, 2010

So because we will spend so much time with our second family – the employer, we need to be able to be effective and productive while maintaining stability. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 8, 2010

Businesses change policies and procedures constantly. The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

&# This is the time of day when you are most productive and focused. Here are a few ways to be productive when your “hump hour&# arrives. Since this is the most productive time for you, use it to your advantage. For those who manage their boss’ calendar, realize what time of the day is your boss is most productive.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 11, 2010

After a long dead silence, you finally decide to speak on the purpose of the meetings and give suggestions on how they can be more productive. To your surprise, everyone agrees, and a discussion ensues on how the meetings can become more productive! Finally, the elephant is acknowledged. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Determine what your boss could really use in the office or home that would either relieve stress or increase their productivity. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. At the end of each day, she changes the date to reflect the next day. Template images by luoman.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 5, 2009

The Office Professionals Place Topics Communication (18) Development (5) Leadership (6) Productivity (10) Tips/Techniques (14) Workplace Humor (1) Workplace Mental Health (13) The Office Professionals Place Privacy Policy The privacy of our visitors to [link] is important to us. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

Do you have an expense policy in place? If you don’t have an expense policy, speak to other assistants and see if there is a common approach to expenses. If they want you to process it anyway refer to the expense policy – they know what it is and what the rules are! If you get kick back show them the policy.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 2:09 PM Labels: Communication , Leadership , Productivity 1 comments: ?? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. If you can do either of these suggestions, you are on the road to recovery! I am not only the author, but I am also a client! ，??????，????。

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