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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Allwork

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” . “For

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner.

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Technology to make events simpler

Practically Perfect PA

Theses apps allow attendees to see speakers’ presentations streamed on your phone or tablet. They don’t try and replicate your phone’s Twitter feed but rather whisk you into a multi media world. Once again there are technologies there to help us promote our event. They can now do all manor of funky things.

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

Workplace Insight

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

I worked hard at that job and was rewarded with a promotion to Account Manager in 2006, yay! Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. The role also had some PA tasks but was mainly admin. Looking happy and cheerful at all times (even if you are not).

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How to Network -- and Not Hate It

On The Job

So, when I tell you I understand its hard to promote yourself, I mean it. Just doing a book promotion sent me into spasms of nerves. Many people are uncomfortable with the thought of slapping backs and promoting themselves to people they may or may not know. The next step is a phone call or in-person meeting, he says.

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10 Tips to Get Your Office Organized

Productivity Bits

Tip #8: Don’t Pick Up Promotional “Stuff”. Job and insurance fairs often provide promotional items as a means of generating higher profits through an increased customer base. Instead of dumping your keys, wallet, phone, and sunglasses in different areas, have one designated location for them.

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