All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing. Make an effort to spent 15-20 minutes each day filing, or creating files for the items that need to be saved. Reorganize your desk drawers and file drawers.

Filing 130

Filing Mentoring Administrative Professionals Promotion 130

Eco-Office Gals

MAY 29, 2018

As a way to combat or prolong the issue, many organizations have opted to go green by creating more eco-friendly working environments. Not only does reducing their carbon footprint helps the environment, but it also helps business. Since they’ve been comprised of old materials, it essentially helps to save natural resources.

Carbon Footprint 140

Carbon Footprint Postal Service Telecommuting Environment 140

Allwork

MARCH 6, 2024

They rarely provide a safe space for employees to voice their concerns and address problems proactively; rather, they foster an environment of negativity, competition, and hostility. Some of these resources will be dictated by local, regional, or federal regulations.

Environment 311

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2023

The digital tools we have at our disposal for team communication – e.g. instant messaging platforms, and tools for storing/sharing files, managing team objectives, creating visibility, and enabling asynchronous work – will certainly become instrumental as we embrace the future of work.

Skills 98

Skills Management Collaborate Salary 98

Allwork

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Sexual harassment is clearly harmful to wellbeing and productivity, and when unchecked, it can create a toxic environment that no employee wants to work within. In accordance with this finding, the 2019 report on sexual harassment found that less than 10% of women and men reported their experience to an employer or filed a formal complaint.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that. Make sure your laptop is charged, your internet connection works, and you have any files or information you’ll need to access ready to go. By following proper video meeting etiquette, you’re proving that you can be productive and professional in any environment!

Etiquette 52

Etiquette Mentoring Administrative Professionals 2023 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2017

Optimize Your Environment. The physical environment can have a dramatic impact on your mental perspective. Switch up the location of your computer, your phone, and your work-in-progress files. I’m able to power through the more unpleasant work with the knowledge that my afternoon will be filled with more enjoyable items.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2016

Without the ability to organize your work and your resources, you could be twisting in the wind in no time. You may have been able to muddle along back in the day, but in today’s competitive environment, you need to work any advantage to your favor. Establish a filing system. Make the most of your prime time.

Skills 100

Skills Filing Travel AT&T 100

Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The good news is that we’ve done some reading and researching and come up with five solid tips that will definitely make your life easier while doing your part to make the environment that much better. There may be times when you’ll still need to use paper resources. Get energy-efficient equipment. Use paper wisely.

Filing 100

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. Purging unnecessary items gives them a sense of control over their environment. A Nothing Out person loves nothing more than a calm, clean, and uncluttered workspace. For them, it’s a matter of control. How You Assign Value.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Filing Administrative Professionals 2006 52

All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. Creating detailed checklists on paper and in OneNote.

Management 134

Management Administrative Professionals Mentoring Keyboards 134

All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

History When you are working in a collaborative environment, it’s important to keep track of who’s making changes and where. Create a page in OneNote or insert a file from Word that you want to use as your standard template for various needs throughout the notebook. OneNote allows you to track this with the History feature.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Mentoring Meeting Minutes Travel 52

C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Organizations sometimes even take a Temp to Hire approach to filing an executive assistant role because they want to try out an executive assistant before committing to a more permanent relationship. This level of consistency not only saves time, but also contributes to a positive and cohesive work environment.

Temping 86

Temping Agencies Training Payroll 86

BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Before 2020, employee monitoring in a traditional office environment was pretty straightforward. Without a form of monitoring in place, the employee may embark down the wrong path, which can derail progress on the project and cost valuable resources to fix. Time tracking and file tracking. File tracking uses and benefits.

Filing 52

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Procrastination can manifest itself in several different ways in a work environment, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with each type, which includes: Online procrastination. You can also offer resources for your employees, such as free consults with an allergy specialist to ensure your staff feels good enough to function.

Management 125

Management Self Esteem Social Media AT&T 125

Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 7, 2011

There are some economic benefits for organizations to make this transition: Paper based business processes are resource intensive and costly to manage. This requires resource time and box storage with the environmental cost of manufacturing. It has to be stored in a secure controlled environment and it consumes electricity.

Agenda 100

Agenda Equipment Environment Filing 100

Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Although our nation once relied on the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling to lessen our environmental impact, many businesses are now turning to sustainability development as a means of reducing our overall carbon footprints and protecting the environment. Here are six in particular: . Information Technology. Law Enforcement.

Carbon Footprint 100

Carbon Footprint Agencies Administrative Professionals Filing 100

Worxbee

AUGUST 9, 2021

EAs can be a great resource for onboarding of new board members, providing them with all the information they need to work effectively. Human resources duties Many non-profits don’t have the staffing to include a dedicated HR role, so EAs often step into the breach, particularly when it comes to recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Budget 52

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 15, 2013

Also, if you and your co-workers are conscious about the needs of the environment, then you also want to make choices that will reduce the amount of office waste that you have for the sake of being responsible with what you dispose of and how you dispose of it. Make your own cleaning products. Every office needs cleaning supplies.

Clothes 100

Clothes Purchasing AT&T Equipment 100

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Related: 18 TED resources to give you some career perspective Qualities that make a good office manager Office managers know the ins and outs of the office. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

And, if you are an eco-friendly kind of business, this means that you need to apply some tools that will be energy-efficient, smart on resources and still financially beneficial for you. There is not one company on this earth who doesn’t need to implement some accounting practices, in many ways, on a daily basis. Get good equipment.

Equipment 100

Equipment Purchasing Filing Environment 100

Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. Isolate Your Work Environment. Many of these are not going to be the optimal work environment. Maintain Morning Consistency.

Travel 52

Travel Health Environment Networking 52

Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. Isolate Your Work Environment. Many of these are not going to be the optimal work environment. Maintain Morning Consistency.

Travel 52

Travel Health Environment Networking 52

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 30, 2013

This shows that you are supportive and will be a good resource for them to rely on. Think about quick wins that you can achieve easily and that will impress your boss, be it clearing their long over due filing or using your contacts to get them an upgrade on a flight. What are their frustrations and how can you help to relieve them?

Management 100

Management Calendars Filing Email 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 23, 2014

Secretaries make coffee, administrative professionals procure international resources to motivate and empower staff. Secretaries file, administrative professionals manage and organize data for efficient retrieval of corporate records. Secretaries take memos, administrative professionals expedite inter-office communication.

Administrative Professionals 40

Administrative Professionals Gossip Equipment Gifts 40

Allwork

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This case emphasizes the importance of ADA compliance and the need for employers to be flexible and consistent in accommodating employees, especially in changing work environments. Such practices can be construed as creating an unfavorable work environment for certain groups of employees, thereby violating equal employment opportunity laws.

Legal 299

Legal Policies Retirement Environment 299

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. A spider here, a goblin there. What a sight!

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.    Related Resources Do you struggle to get your "stuff done"? 

Fax 100

Fax Networking Twitter 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? It’s considered a more family friendly environment. A small company ?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

So here is my list: * Resilience is critical in today’s busy office environment and constant change. A great resource for this conversation is my Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership Guide as I mapped out the most common processes and best practices. I still love the 43 hanging file system. It never fails me. *

Mentoring 189

Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

Here’s a short description from the Evernote website: “Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Idea File – Ideas strike at random times, in the oddest places.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Twitter Staples PDF 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2013

We are so lucky that the skills we have are not just transferable to other industries but also completely different environments. I’ll now be working in the events industry full time… Carry out all Companies House administration, including filing and searches.

Budget 100

Budget Expenses Lifestyle AT&T 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Be one step ahead of your boss. Be protective of your boss’s time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Small Business CEO

APRIL 25, 2013

This is a cloud computing environment owned and operated by a business. However, it is scalable, allowing a business to increase and decrease resources as needed. This includes a file server, web hosting, and an email system. There are three basic types of cloud computing options: Private Cloud.

Equipment 40

Equipment Expenses Filing Management 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

   Both of these resources make it a point of focusing you on taking action in the upcoming year.  .  Will 2011 resemble 2010 or will it be the best year ever? Find out how to make it the best ever. Cinch: [link] (audio)  -- Kathleen Gage shares her process for annual planning.  

Social Media 100

Social Media 2011 Fax Networking 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. However, you probably want to password protect file.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100