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Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Administrative and clerical positions require focus, diligence, and superior workplace organization skills to keep the office running at full speed, but a workplace that feels impersonal or distracting can disrupt productivity and efficiency. The first step to achieving optimum workplace organization is to declutter your desk or room.
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. Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail?
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 19, 2009
When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2010
Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2008
An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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