Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. The vast majority of workers report that they are equipped with landline telephones (86 percent) and desktop computers (80 percent).

Collaborate 98

Collaborate Environment Stress Promotion 98

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

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. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? I also made templates for the minutes of the various meetings and those were wonderful to have.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

I have been updating my firms website stats for quite some time now and wanted to share some tips on getting the information correct - the first time. We use SmarterStats to review our page views, hits, resolved IP addresses, etc.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

If you have treated anyone unfairly, take the time to apologize and try to make things right. Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. Accept that you cant do everything yourself. Dont be afraid to ask for help and guidance from others. Maintain a good work/life balance. 23, 1 p.m. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I LOVE the color feature. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. Our office manager updates it every morning.

Calendars 100

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Every time I use a bus ticket, I keep a mental inventory so I know when I need to buy some more and dont show up at the bus stop one morning and Oops! The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. no tickets. Do I have everything?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

This happens to office workers all of the time. It even happened to me a few times, where people would create files themselves, then send it around to others to review and make changes, but never save it on the network drive. Then a new person comes in, taking over the work and wonders why they cant find the old file.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook 2008 2007 Cubicle 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

In turn, watch your performance review sky rocket to new limits. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in. Helping your company grow will show your boss that you are trying to think outside of the box. Heres another article on blogging about work: Do Your Vent About Work on Your Blog?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I am sure I could have done well as I have learned nearly everything there is to know about getting someone from point A to point B. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 26, 2007

You are now ready to review and print all of your mail merged letters. Next, you can preview all of your letters, if you wish, but I usually go to the next step, since you will be able to see all of your letters one after the other. Here, click on “Edit individual letters&# , then click “All&# and a new window will pop up.

Microsoft Word 100

Microsoft Word 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:58 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , evaluation , performance appraisal , performance review , professional assistant , raise Reactions: 4comments: Maura said. The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Check with your boss and if agreed, unsubscribe from any unnecessary e-mails that may be cluttering their Inbox or create subfolders and drag and drop these e-mails there for your boss to check when he or she has the time to review them. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Global advantages – Different time zones can save money if only needing one shift. Joe goes on forums and social media and puts out negative reviews. Possibly Related Posts: Building customer relationships part of American Express improved services In a time when consumers have a heightened awareness of .

Postal Service 40

Postal Service Expenses Customer Service Social Media 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. If you have been asked to do something and don’t fully understand what is expected of you, don’t be afraid to ask questions. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. I am learning time zones and currencies and every day I am shaking in my boots that it might be too much but I want it so dang bad!

Attire 40

Attire Etiquette Clothes Time Zones 40

Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2010

You have many options: landline, cellular phone, texting, fax line (yeah, many people still fax), email, website contact form, Twitter direct message, LinkedIn message, Skype, and lots more. Review- An Offer from Sports Illustrated Reply Dean Rieck July 15, 2010 at 11:08 am Sally, You can’t really “hold&# a bolt of lightning.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Fax Social Media 40

Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

I think that was also the day when I started to use my app as an excuse for not going out or as a standard answer at the phone. I can get pathological, I warned you… Frustration Level (0 – 100): 5 – That Quartz Core thing proved to be a little bit too time consuming, but in the end everything went well. Complicated.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Learning Promotion 40

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

My best time for jobs prospects peak at 11pm to 1am in our time-zone and I just can’t stop working I only have about 5 hours of daily, normal sleep! The Winning Proposal: A Review Reply Briana Malmstrom ( @Calavera_Kid ) November 25, 2009 at 11:54 am I always have trouble sticking with business hours.

2009 40

2009 AT&T Keyboards Email 40