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

Workplace Insight

This is because, consistently, the most engaged workers were those who had more control over their work experience, including the ability to concentrate easily and work in teams without being interrupted. This means they can manage their need for privacy, concentrate more easily and collaborate with their teams without disruptions.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Meetup Time: £0.69. This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Check In: Free.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Meetup Time: £0.69. This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Check In: Free.

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing. Meetup Time Lite: Free. This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. where exactly they need to go in the airport. ATM UK: Free.

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. What can you do if you are part of a team that is not playing well together? Im sure weve all had to deal with people problems at one time or another in our work life -- there is no perfect office. Good team play can be contagious.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. If you dont have that in your office, why not suggest it to the other assistants? Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on.