Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

Environment

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Main | Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity » 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity As you search for your ultimate personal productivity blueprint, don't forget to think about how you get going in the morning.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   Are you a T.V.

Networking

Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

So aim for somewhere in between, says Jenny Dreizen, an etiquette expert and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry in Edinburgh, Scotland. Remember that you can’t manufacture appreciation at the holidays if the workplace environment hasn’t established it throughout the year or it will just feel fake.

Holidays

Small Business CEO

JANUARY 31, 2012

Sometimes when working from home or any casual environment, it can be hard to switch on your professional self. One area of concern – your email correspondence. Even though your own every day business environment may be laid back, you still need to make sure you use professional business email etiquette.

Etiquette

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down?

Google Docs

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

Cubicle

Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In a distanced environment, communication is the foundation of successful working relationships. If not managed effectively, the virtual environment can be prone to miscommunication. Agree on a communication system In a remote environment, clear communication begins with an effective system and channels through which to communicate.

Project Management

The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 22, 2015

We know it as a day to celebrate those who make an impact by assuming managerial-like responsibilities in a work environment that nowadays, require more than just a typing skill and pleasant phone etiquette. How about the time you almost forgot to send the email without an attachment?

Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? This will be a competitive advantage to all businesses who have this kind of diverse environment in that they will have the advantage to build relationships with their business partners. (BM). Or by contacting Jasmine Freeman at 800-782-7139. (JF).

IAAP

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. That goes for men and women. No jeans, no shorts, no capris.

2008

Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Read more: A Recruiter's Etiquette Guide to Remote Hiring. When drafting your job description, be sure to specify the nature of the working environment right in the very beginning. For instance, Recruit CRM is completely cloud-based and provides visibility to your entire team without relying on long meetings or email exchanges.

Social Media

Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Be aware of what’s going on around you and be receptive to the environment. You always want to find the best environment in which to be heard. Be sensitive to the feelings of others and use all of your senses to gauge the environment. Basic social etiquette applies in the workplace. Email this to a friend?

Assertiveness

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

2008

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

2008

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

Microsoft Outlook

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

2008

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. You have to understand how a professional administrator operates and also have the technology and software to run your business in a successful manner.

2008

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients.

2008

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

Time Zones

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

2008

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Why do we not use their full name?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones

Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Recruiters can improve their communication processes by sending automated email updates or reminders throughout each hiring stage. With this being said, it is clear that your organization’s digital presence is a massive part of how candidates and clients perceive you in a remote environment.

Etiquette

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at?

Gossip

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

i.e. My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&# This is especially helpful in the case that there are attachments in the email. There could be a message for you.

Time Zones

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

You won’t make any friends in business if you don’t respect the basic rules of etiquette, and this is certainly one of the most important. You end up in a new environment, learning new skills and meeting new people. I can’t be the only one who has experienced a retaliative, hostile, bullying work environment. I HATE SPAM!

2010

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

Filing

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. The first one means to share email addresses, continue to keep in touch, and socialize on your own time individually.

Etiquette

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones

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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. ▼ March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

2010

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones