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How to create an assistant handbook

Practically Perfect PA

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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Book Review: Complete Office Handbook

Laughing all the Way to Work

It covers just about everything you would ever come across in today's office and is the only office handbook recommended by the International Association of Administrative Professionals ( IAAP ). Tags: book review professional assistant IAAP complete office handbook Administrative Assistant.

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How to Stop Wasting Time – Internal Factors

Ian's Messy Desk

These time-wasters fall into two types: internal, those things we generate and external, those things that come at us from outside. Recommended : The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! There are many behaviours and practices that get in the way of our productivity. Both types can be controlled. Ask for more challenging responsibilities.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Small businesses can outsource all of their HR operations, or just specific HR tasks that they don’t have the bandwidth to manage internally. Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing Small businesses tend to run into more payroll mistakes and issues than larger businesses that have their own internal payroll department.

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

In order to produce more consistent results and streamline your internal operations, it can be beneficial to create standard operating procedures for everyone to follow. Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. Related documents.

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

Example: An employee handbook that includes a procedure for submitting expense reports, outlining the steps to fill out the form, attach receipts, and submit it to the finance department. Example: A flowchart that outlines the steps involved in the order fulfillment process, showing how orders are received, processed, and shipped.

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Great resources for assistants on Twitter

Practically Perfect PA

@Suefrance: Author of The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook. Susie_Castalia: International exec PA coach, trainer and speaker. victoria_lou: CEO of Executive Assistant Organisation and organiser of the ‘Behind Every Leader’ event. thepahub: A great professional network in Yorkshire for PAs and EAs.

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