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The Surprising Benefits of ‘That’s Not My Job’ in the Modern Workplace

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Asking employees to take on tasks outside their natural and trained skill sets often results in a poor fit that ultimately sets the project and individual up for failure. That’s why protecting our calendars is one of the best ways to combat burnout and ensure quality output. When the request is indicative of an ongoing problem.

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How to Use Tech to Prevent Burnout

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I also listen to online trainings at double speed while tidying my classroom. Papa knows a couple with “synced calendars so that all family obligations, like taking their kid to the dentist, are clear and in one place.” I similarly document tasks and appointments in a Google Calendar.

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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You might even have a debate with yourself, while skimming your calendar to-dos and meetings, obligations and responsibilities, about what it would be like to just miss it all and stay in bed. Ongoing professional development : Invest in employee growth with training and development opportunities.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Blog Action Day 2008

Loosely Speaking

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Enter it in calendar. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. Do you need to book it or were you provided with location.