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Ep 148: Natasha Huynh – EA to the President at DMG MORI

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode, Natasha talks about the challenges of working in a cross-cultural environment, across global time zones (check out worldtimebuddy.com fyi), and how she learned to not take things personally. Speaking of, if you’re interested in joining us next time, visit leaderassistantlive.com/workshop.

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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

Due to the wide breadth of employees in large global companies, everything from time zones and language barriers to country culture and local business norms can create sticking points. Having a diverse team review global communications, including content and timing, is another strongly recommended best practice.

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Major new report offers snapshot of hybrid and remote work debate in the US

Workplace Insight

Due to the potential scheduling problems, 21 percent of employers require remote workers to work in the same time zone as the HQ. About a quarter (24 percent) prohibit working outside the U.S. and 8 percent restrict people to certain states. Training is undervalued by employers. Lack of training may be to blame.

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Communicating With Your Manager

Office Dynamics

It’s always best to review the day’s events together. Many administrators are now handling their executive’s pre-read meeting materials by printing, reviewing and flagging them as appropriate. At least bi-weekly, you and your executive should review the calendar for upcoming events as far as three months out. Upcoming Travel.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

How workplace design can be used to boost employee engagement Organisations looking to improve employee engagement might be surprised to learn nearly one-third of workers are neither engaged nor disengaged but fall somewhere in the moderate middle.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Once the invoice arrives you should check to make sure everything is accurate.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Does your boss need to be at the meeting? Can someone go in his or her place if they are not available?