On The Job

MARCH 9, 2009

While career coaches are advising employees to use any furlough time to network and spiff up their resumes and interviewing skills, I began wondering what workers really were planning to do on their days off. So, I asked work/life balance expert Lori Long what she thought of the idea that the American workplace may be undergoing a shift.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 20, 2012

They have trouble getting away from the workplace. If you can’t take a few days off, even just one day, in a relaxing environment with no computers, faxes, e-mails, phone calls or any thoughts of work, can help renew you. People on the verge of burnout usually are spending less time with family and friends.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

Flocc alternates heads-down “red time” with Swedish fika ( a coffee break), while Glasgow call center Pursuit Marketing offers workers free breakfast before they hit the phones. Growing interest among politicians and governments is also raising the prominence of the four-day week in the post-pandemic workplace.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Despite iPads, 3D television, and the wonders of Skype , one of technology’s greatest wonders, in my own opinion, is the cell phone. It seems in a matter of 10 years (10 years ago I had my first Nokia bar phone), we have gone from owning ‘mobile telephones’ to ‘mobile do-everything devices’.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! Joan & Jasmine, I am a walking billboard for why executive assistants, who are fogged in a state of complacency in their workplace, can be jolted into reality and should be furthering their own development and be prepared for anything. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! Joan & Jasmine, I am a walking billboard for why executive assistants, who are fogged in a state of complacency in their workplace, can be jolted into reality and should be furthering their own development and be prepared for anything. Jane Admin.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. For example, does the boss prefer face-to-face communication or phone calls and e-mail? To learn how a workplace really functions, you need to not only listen, but look. Grow your skills.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Starting from resume screening to using automation to schedule interviews, recruiters have also majorly used chatbots to attend to candidate and client queries. Diversity in the workplace is something that recruiters have worked on religiously. This has led to increased productivity, reduced cost-per-hire and time-to-fill.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

Business Ethics involves the study of moral (right or wrong) issues and choices in the workplace – and the many gray areas. In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

Business Ethics involves the study of moral (right or wrong) issues and choices in the workplace – and the many gray areas. In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack.

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

Whether those roles present in sales or customer service working the phones, or working on a factory floor or in a distribution centre packing boxes, staying connected to the business in any way you can, will always help for your gainful return. So update that resume and see what’s out there!

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

They help maintain a safe workplace Does your organization require mandatory OSHA training? They can minimize workplace disputes Is an employee disputing a disciplinary action for being consistently tardy? Are your employees up to date with their fire safety and first-aid training?

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On The Job

MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. Bob Daugherty, U.S. The kid was a sophomore,” he says.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Youve been networking your little tail off.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). A good office professional must be able to greet clients, answer phones, and interact pleasantly, politely, and cordially. Get the knowledge you need. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’

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On The Job

MAY 21, 2008

When the dog is barking, the kids are yelling, the phones are ringing and someone is at the door, the cats head for the quietest spot they can find, usually to resume their naps. Tags: Anita Bruzzese career advice dogs in the workplace cats how to learn 45things what i learned pets Anita Bruzzese. Take them or leave them.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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On The Job

JULY 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. Not to mention all these ‘girls’ were over 25-years-old.”

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Small Business CEO

MAY 31, 2013

Consequently, decision-makers are forced to weed through hundreds of candidates without exposing themselves to compliance risks or succumbing to “false positives,” or people who seem like the real deal, but turn out be as over-exaggerated as their resume. The benefits are simple: No more subjective, time-consuming resume scanning.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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On The Job

OCTOBER 11, 2007

We were given a chance to just think, to walk out of our workplace and not resume the job until we re-entered the next day. We weren't expected to be on call to a computer and pager and cell phone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2009

Still, I have to wonder if employers arent passing over resumes with job candidates over 45, or if theyre taking one look at the gray hair and thinking: "Next!" Building Trust in Your Life Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What They're Really L. Has Praise in the Workplace Gone Too Far? Of course, so are a lot of people.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back. Once you log on click on the tab Productivity and you will see on the right Templates. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. You can be sure I have checklists for that as well. Yes, it is ticked off on the checklist and the lights did turn on when I pressed the switch.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. link] Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:49 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , alcohol , professional assistant , workplace Reactions: 1 comments: Foley-In-Charge said. This is one way to snag folks.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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