Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

While your management team or HR organization may have certain ideas on what’s essential for retaining a loyal, productive workforce, go directly to your workers, such as via a survey, and identify their priorities. . Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. Be cognizant of the time zones.

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Basecamp Collaborate Environment Policies 352

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Extensive Diary Management, arranging meetings and ensuring meeting clashes don’t occur. Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. Processing expense claims. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. Best New Employee and the Manager’s Award – Best and Fairest.

Microsoft Outlook 178

Microsoft Outlook PDF Calendars Expenses 178

C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. They are involved in every aspect of the person’s life and business, managing every detail. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

Payroll 74

Payroll Lifestyle Gifts Calendars 74

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Calendars Microsoft Outlook Twitter Purchasing 100

C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 9, 2024

With experience placing executive assistants in roles involving administrative management of both personal and professional obligations, C-Suite is the expert in bringing balance back to professionals who find themselves drowning with competing personal and professional requirements. What is Work-Life Balance, and Why Does It Matter?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Extensive Diary Management, arranging meetings and ensuring meeting clashes don’t occur. Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. Processing expense claims. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. Best New Employee and the Manager’s Award – Best and Fairest.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook PDF Calendars Expenses 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Assistants can also recommend all of the apps to their manager. Here are some of my favourites: Great Apps: Travel. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Expenses Phones 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Procedures show you, step-by-step, how to perform a specific task – for example, completing an expense report or submitting a check request. Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning.

Agenda 90

Agenda Equipment Administrative Professionals Calendars 90

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I use my iPhone every day and I’ve found there are loads of apps which are really helpful for assistants and their managers, most of which probably have either an iPhone or an iPad. Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Phones Calendars 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I use my iPhone every day and I’ve found there are loads of apps which are really helpful for assistants and their managers, most of which probably have either an iPhone or an iPad. Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Phones Calendars 100

C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation. Without the right support, it can be incredibly difficult to manage all these contending responsibilities and still focus on your business goals.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Environment Calendars 52

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

Keeping track of meetings, reports, new business, and existing management tasks can be incredibly draining and lower your overall productivity. And as more companies move towards fully remote or flexible working, a virtual assistant can fit in seamlessly and essentially become your right-hand person in managing your day-to-day.

Time Zones 52

Time Zones Social Media Calendars Expenses 52

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

You may also find yourself working for a team of C-suite managers, and will need to be able to multitask and manage your priorities. Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city.

PowerPoint 52

PowerPoint Travel Resume Agencies 52

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit? » Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You Productivity Fact: You can be busy all day and still have gotten nothing done. .    Don't be a time manager, be a priority manager. To dos in back. Tear out when done.

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Management Agenda Calendars Twitter 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. My calendar syncs with my Apple products as well. Thanks to Melissa Schmalenberger - Managing Director Clever Container.

2003 100

2003 Dropbox Fax Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

Allwork

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In his work, he’s always built for impact at the intersection of real estate and travel technology. Blending local education, coworking, and travel, it’s a transformative experience for every generation and a fresh twist on the future of work. . So, managing, changing the world. You had the freedom to travel when you wanted.

Travel 130

Travel Lifestyle Time Zones AT&T 130

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? The most successful business owners and professionals effectively use tools to manage their time, space and information.  Then get in on this giveaway.

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Filing Office Depot Microsoft Outlook Phones 100

Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. Event planning could also figure into that category.

Resume 52

Resume Administrative Professionals Cover Letter Temping 52

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When I was an assistant 40 years ago we complained about not getting time with our executives; we complained about not getting enough information from our managers; we complained about not getting support for training. Revolutionary ways to gain true manager support for your ongoing professional development.

Management 100

Management 2016 Calendars Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

The Executive Assistant Role Depending on the personality and management style of a CEO, the functions of an executive assistant can vary, but at their core the best EAs are an executive’s right-hand person. Time Management: Your executive assistant will help you streamline administrative t asks.

Calendars 86

Calendars Travel International PowerPoint 86

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

Managing Calendars. This one item can become a whole list on some job descriptions if they get specific as to the particular documents you’ll manage. This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Project Management. Making Travel Arrangements and Compiling Expense Reports.

Fax 40

Fax PowerPoint Filing Meeting Minutes 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 3, 2013

Surely, as executive assistants we may feel this way when we have to do all the boring stuff - filing, expenses, travel, calendaring, and phones. Sure, it was based around time management and efficiency to better his/her life, but that also meant I helped their life and health overall.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Gifts Finance Calendars 40

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. Every time your manager is heading out of town, it’s time for you to don your travel planner hat, slip into your traveler’s shoes, and equip yourself with your suite of travel planning tools.

Travel 100

Travel Google Docs Administrative Professionals ASAP 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Top EAs that work for a famous CEO (think Google, Fortune 100 companies) make as much as low level executives in middle management and have titles like Chief of Staff sometimes. This matters because it translates to how busy, stressful, how much experience you need them to have, and if you need a specialized Executive Assistant.

Salary 40

Salary Customer Service Promotion Calendars 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I travel far to try and find a full-serve station, but they are becoming extinct. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

Wordpress is not just a software, but a platform for managing, creating and publishing information on the Internet without having any technical and programming skills. And call me old-fashioned, but I still manage my e-mail in Eudora, which behaves in some ways similarly to TweetDeck. A Self-Hosted Wordpress Blog. It is FREE to use!

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Google Docs Dropbox Filing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. Do you want to manage people or actually do the work? Why do I bring this up?

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Productivityist

DECEMBER 31, 2015

It’s amazing how quickly the calendar year has flown by. At the end of each calendar year, I like to look back and see where I’ve been and what I’ve done. But for the purposes of this post, I’ve scanned them to get a sense of my calendar year in review. We had a great (albeit expensive) time.

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2015 2016 Calendars 2014 40

Productivityist

DECEMBER 31, 2015

It’s amazing how quickly the calendar year has flown by. At the end of each calendar year, I like to look back and see where I’ve been and what I’ve done. But for the purposes of this post, I’ve scanned them to get a sense of my calendar year in review. We had a great (albeit expensive) time.

2015 40

2015 2016 Calendars 2014 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

He wrote in one sentence that he had " expensive experience" instead of "extensive" and in another wrote "tits" instead of "its." I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Good thing I checked. Minute taking made easier. or p.m.?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

But admin work is very vague - phones, travel, calendar, expense reports, etc. Hiring managers know I can work with anyone and deal with anyone because CEOs interact with all levels of seniority, various professions, and a wide array of personalities.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Interviewing Resume Agencies 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

I printed his e-ticket and had everything prepared for his travel. Linda (our travel agent) was obviously having a bad day. He wrote in one sentence that he had "expensive experience" instead of "extensive" and in another wrote "tits" instead of "its." I booked one of my former bosses on a flight to Toronto. " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP International 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

On average, how often does your Executive travel for business? I asked this as the number of people travelling on business continues to rise and many Executive’s now spend more time on the road than they do in the office. Travel Apps: Tripit / flight apps / Hotel apps / City guides etc. Concur for expenses.

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Doodle Travel Google 100

Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

I had taken a job as an assistant to three executives, plus my role required project management work. Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. I was drowning.

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AT&T Google 2008 Email 58