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Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Outlook Shared Mailboxes Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 31, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have more than one mailbox in your Microsoft Outlook , other than your inbox? MORE
Marilyn Pincus is a talented author and business etiquette expert. If you’re training newly hired employees or mentoring to an assistant you may want to mention that once they nail business etiquette basics they will use them forever. The flipside is; as your value to the executives you support increases your command of business etiquette expands. Awareness” is a subtle component of good Business Etiquette. Admin Assistant Training Etiquette MORE
These are all common etiquette questions that Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, can answer correctly. Using poor etiquette can severely limit your opportunities," Post says. "To Some other workplace etiquette dilemmas that Post, as a co-author of "Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition," addresses include these: 1. The workplace sometimes changes so rapidly it's hard to keep up with what we're supposed to do and not do. MORE
Thursday, June 17, 2010 Proper Business Dining Etiquette I have been to lunches and dinners where people inadvertently take the wrong glass, use the wrong utensil with the meal, or display improper dining etiquette, such as starting to eat before everyone is served or talking with their mouth full. MORE
Before we talk about etiquette, let’s first consider another e-word: Elevator. Elevators are like little floating bubbles of society with their own distinct etiquette. That’s how etiquette works and why it’s so important in the workplace. The word etiquette is often considered old-fashioned. Modern business etiquette is a unique beast. To help expand on this concept, I’d like to offer a short excerpt from my Modern Business Etiquette E-book. MORE
I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things. I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things. “Hello – I feel like I found my life vest now that I found your blog. I had 11 years as an Administrative Secretary to an IT Director at my local municipality. MORE
The etiquette police who are trying to keep up with the rapidly evolving world of mobile devices and their effect on the workplace probably would say the same. A recent Intel survey found that 9 of 10 Americans report they've seen others misuse technology ; 75% agree that mobile etiquette is worse than it was a year ago. The results don't surprise Lisa Grotts , a certified etiquette consultant. rude at work career advice cellphone etiquette Anita Bruzzese MORE
… The post Laws and Etiquette to Keep in Mind on a Business Trip to Singapore appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Singapore is somewhere that is fast on the rise in the business world and a place quite unlike anywhere else in the world. MORE
I was on Susan Johnston's blog The Urban Muse and she answered some blogging etiquette questions and had some good tips that I thought I would pass on to you. Blogging Etiquette Part 1 Blogging Etiquette Part 2 Blogging Etiquette Part 3. Tags: Urban Muse Susan Johnston blogging etiquette Do you ever wonder if you are blogging properly or are you stepping on other blogger's toes? MORE
Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on business etiquette in the world, Jacqueline has appeared on a variety of national television shows including ABC's 20/20, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ExtraTV, CNBC, and FoxBusiness.com. EtiquetteGuest Post from Fox News/Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP: Before you run out and by a bank-breaking gift for your boss, it's important to know what message your gift may be sending. MORE
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Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you work in a cubicle, here are some guidelines to follow for good cubicle etiquette: You see the person you wish to talk to on the phone. In the mean time Im going to discretely tape up a copy of your etiquette rules somewhere public. MORE
More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Here are a few things to remember. First of all, it starts with your dress. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. One thing to remember, if you don’t show it at the office, don’t show it at the party. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party! MORE
Work With Stephanie « 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity | Main | Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day » Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity Today I received a really nice note from one of my contacts, Amy Humphreys, at Illinois State University. Last month I presented and emceed at a College of Business event on business etiquette. How did you do with your knowledge or practices of etiquette? MORE
Marilyn Pincus is a talented author and business etiquette expert. If you’re training newly hired employees or mentoring to an assistant you may want to mention that once they nail business etiquette basics they will use them forever. The flipside is; as your value to the executives you support increases your command of business etiquette expands. Awareness” is a subtle component of good Business Etiquette. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Etiquette MORE
Home About Me Advertise Office Fridge Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Filed Under: D o you bring your food to work? Heres an article I recently found on office fridge etiquette. Do you keep it in the office fridge? Are you in a constant battle to get your food into a pint-sized fridge because others leave their food there for days on end? Heres an excerpt on the article: Do not eat or drink foods that do not belong to you. MORE
More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Here are a few things to remember. First of all, it starts with your dress. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. One thing to remember, if you don’t show it at the office, don’t show it at the party. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party! MORE
Image via Wikipedia. Have you ever received an e-mail announcing a conference call and rolled your eyes, dreading the annoyances that are collectively associated with conference calls? Conference calls are a common source of annoyance, but it must be everyone else’s fault, ’cause it’s not me! In the post, Darth Vader Was Not Invited To The Conference Call , Meeting Boy outlines four problem areas for conference calls. Hold Music. Bad connections. Failure to mute. MORE
Top-notch telephone screening and etiquette skills are paramount regardless of industry, company size, or geographic location. The post Telephone Screening and Etiquette Skills for Administrative Assistants appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. Communication Skills Etiquette TelephoneTheir importance hasn’t diminished in our modern world of text messages, e-mails, and online chats. What exactly am I talking about? MORE
I received an e-mail from a colleague of mine It was set in a background of yellow and lime The font it was blue, almost impossible to see And it was all in caps…was she yelling at me? MORE
Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people. MORE
In this blog, we will cover a few resume and… Career Management Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Networking Self Development interview advice interview tips resumeAre you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone. MORE
Did you know there are etiquette rules for giving and receiving cards? There are many books that discuss this etiquette point. The post How To Practice Good Business Card Etiquette appeared first on Office Dynamics. I’m preparing to attend and present at the Admin Pro Forum event in Orlando, Florida next week. It reminded me that when we attend a major conference we have the opportunity to meet so many great people. MORE
Career Management Communication Skills Etiquette Motivators Uncategorized etiquette gratitude professionalism thank you thank you notes thanksToday, I want to talk about taking time to express your gratitude to others, whether you personally know them or not. MORE
Before getting into details with Slack etiquette and how to best leverage the platform, let’s cover the basics.… … The post Slack Etiquette: Become a Slack Pro in No Time appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. MORE
With the increasing use of email as the first choice for business correspondence it opens a whole new world of dos and don'ts for the assistant.Here are Some Good-Sense Email Etiquette Tips: Email Salutations: Although email is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Tags: email out of office email attachments filing emails email business correspondence email etiquette e-mail Administrative Assistant email signature MORE
Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on business etiquette in the world, Jacqueline has appeared on a variety of national television shows including ABC's 20/20, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ExtraTV, CNBC, and FoxBusiness.com. EtiquetteGuest Post from Fox News/Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP: Before you run out and by a bank-breaking gift for your boss, it's important to know what message your gift may be sending. MORE
The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. From guest blogger, Pamela Baird, Intel. Additional Rules to Remember as You Write or Respond to Online Messages. So how many times have you read or written an email today? According to a 2011 study by IBM Research, more than 2.8 million emails are sent or read each day. People also spend more than three hours per day reading or writing those messages. That’s a lot of work – meaning what you see or do had better be worthwhile. MORE
Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Self DevelopmentI have grown to love speaking on and teaching assistants about emotional intelligence. This definitely is a skill every assistant needs to know. This is a skill you can use every single day! In our World Class Assistant course, we cover this topic and participants work on real work world case studies. They are scenarios that assistants can relate to. MORE
Following are 5 do’s and don’ts of inter-office etiquette that everyone should know already, but which are often neglected: 1. … Management office etiquetteThough most of us are adults, it’s sometimes easy to forget the basics of establishing and maintaining good relationships with the people we work with. Do : Show appreciation to coworkers and management. Naturally, when someone does something kind for you, you need to say thank you. MORE
Therefore, basic etiquettes like maintaining eye contact, proper body language and paying attention should never be overlooked. Remote hiring has taken over as the “new normal”. MORE
Productivity Webinar Announcement Boss Co-workers Etiquette ProfessionalismWhether you’re working at the office, or virtually, or in a hybrid capacity, interruptions and distractions surround you! MORE
We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Etiquette expert, Anna Post, Emily's great-great granddaughter will present this program via our friends at Business Management Daily. Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. The truth is, multimillion-dollar deals (and people's jobs) can be LOST as a result of poor etiquette. Email etiquette. Social networking etiquette. MORE
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Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The Power of Business Etiquette.” ” Webinar Description: Etiquette may sound like an antiquated term, but it’s a concept that still very much applies in our modern business world. Professionalism etiquette MORE
It’s time to talk about webinar etiquette. We love this feature but we’ve heard from a few attendees that some of the comments aren’t appropriate for the webinar and we wanted to take this opportunity to address webinar etiquette and protocol. Advice from Joan Burge for Webinar Etiquette and Protocol. Thanks for taking a moment to learn more about webinar etiquette with us. MORE
Such events are often seen as a way to let your hair down and enjoy time away from the office, but they’re also a minefield of potential etiquette disasters that can derail your career. If you’re going to be attending a summer office event, here are a few rules from etiquette experts: Don’t ditch the event. It’s summer and we’re finally enjoying those carefree days of warmth and sun we dreamed of while enduring one of the most brutal winters on record. MORE
Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” The link is that original post. The reader then wrote back recently with an update and a new question below. MORE
Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. The truth is, multimillion-dollar deals (and people’s jobs) can be LOST as a result of poor etiquette. Introducing Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. Business etiquette expert (and Emily’s great-great-granddaughter) Anna Post will present a fast-paced, informative guide to how manners (good AND bad) can impact morale …staff turnover … and your bottom line. E-mail etiquette. MORE
Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? Can you think of any more etiquette related items while riding the elevator? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 17, 2008 Filed Under: Travel Y ou’re standing in the elevator and everyone is crammed like a can of sardines. You reminisce about that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets stuck on the subway and starts talking to herself about how the train isn’t moving and starts to get claustrophobic. MORE
Even though your own every day business environment may be laid back, you still need to make sure you use professional business email etiquette. All you need to do is share that email etiquette no-no with BizSugar and you’ll be entered into the contest. Submit your email etiquette no-no now! Sometimes when working from home or any casual environment, it can be hard to switch on your professional self. MORE
Etiquette Related Topics Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The Power of Business Etiquette.” ” Webinar Description: Etiquette may sound like an antiquated term, but it’s a concept that still very much applies in our modern business world. Professionalism etiquette
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Top-notch telephone screening and etiquette skills are paramount regardless of industry, company size, or geographic location. The post Telephone Screening and Etiquette Skills for Administrative Assistants appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. Communication Skills Etiquette TelephoneTheir importance hasn’t diminished in our modern world of text messages, e-mails, and online chats. What exactly am I talking about?
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JUNE 6, 2016
Did you know there are etiquette rules for giving and receiving cards? There are many books that discuss this etiquette point. The post How To Practice Good Business Card Etiquette appeared first on Office Dynamics. I’m preparing to attend and present at the Admin Pro Forum event in Orlando, Florida next week. It reminded me that when we attend a major conference we have the opportunity to meet so many great people.
Office Dynamics
JULY 6, 2016
It’s time to talk about webinar etiquette. We love this feature but we’ve heard from a few attendees that some of the comments aren’t appropriate for the webinar and we wanted to take this opportunity to address webinar etiquette and protocol. Advice from Joan Burge for Webinar Etiquette and Protocol. Thanks for taking a moment to learn more about webinar etiquette with us.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Before we talk about etiquette, let’s first consider another e-word: Elevator. Elevators are like little floating bubbles of society with their own distinct etiquette. That’s how etiquette works and why it’s so important in the workplace. The word etiquette is often considered old-fashioned. Modern business etiquette is a unique beast. To help expand on this concept, I’d like to offer a short excerpt from my Modern Business Etiquette E-book.
Recruit CRM
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Therefore, basic etiquettes like maintaining eye contact, proper body language and paying attention should never be overlooked. Remote hiring has taken over as the “new normal”.
Stephanie LH Calahan
APRIL 14, 2010
Work With Stephanie « 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity | Main | Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day » Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity Today I received a really nice note from one of my contacts, Amy Humphreys, at Illinois State University. Last month I presented and emceed at a College of Business event on business etiquette. How did you do with your knowledge or practices of etiquette?
Professional Assistant Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2007
Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you work in a cubicle, here are some guidelines to follow for good cubicle etiquette: You see the person you wish to talk to on the phone. In the mean time Im going to discretely tape up a copy of your etiquette rules somewhere public.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 6, 2020
Before getting into details with Slack etiquette and how to best leverage the platform, let’s cover the basics.… … The post Slack Etiquette: Become a Slack Pro in No Time appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2008
I was on Susan Johnston's blog The Urban Muse and she answered some blogging etiquette questions and had some good tips that I thought I would pass on to you. Blogging Etiquette Part 1 Blogging Etiquette Part 2 Blogging Etiquette Part 3. Tags: Urban Muse Susan Johnston blogging etiquette Do you ever wonder if you are blogging properly or are you stepping on other blogger's toes?
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 28, 2010
Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
These are all common etiquette questions that Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, can answer correctly. Using poor etiquette can severely limit your opportunities," Post says. "To Some other workplace etiquette dilemmas that Post, as a co-author of "Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition," addresses include these: 1. The workplace sometimes changes so rapidly it's hard to keep up with what we're supposed to do and not do.
On The Job
MARCH 25, 2011
The etiquette police who are trying to keep up with the rapidly evolving world of mobile devices and their effect on the workplace probably would say the same. A recent Intel survey found that 9 of 10 Americans report they've seen others misuse technology ; 75% agree that mobile etiquette is worse than it was a year ago. The results don't surprise Lisa Grotts , a certified etiquette consultant. rude at work career advice cellphone etiquette Anita Bruzzese
On The Job
JULY 8, 2014
Such events are often seen as a way to let your hair down and enjoy time away from the office, but they’re also a minefield of potential etiquette disasters that can derail your career. If you’re going to be attending a summer office event, here are a few rules from etiquette experts: Don’t ditch the event. It’s summer and we’re finally enjoying those carefree days of warmth and sun we dreamed of while enduring one of the most brutal winters on record.
The Office Professionals Place
JUNE 17, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010 Proper Business Dining Etiquette I have been to lunches and dinners where people inadvertently take the wrong glass, use the wrong utensil with the meal, or display improper dining etiquette, such as starting to eat before everyone is served or talking with their mouth full.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
… The post Laws and Etiquette to Keep in Mind on a Business Trip to Singapore appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Singapore is somewhere that is fast on the rise in the business world and a place quite unlike anywhere else in the world.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Marilyn Pincus is a talented author and business etiquette expert. If you’re training newly hired employees or mentoring to an assistant you may want to mention that once they nail business etiquette basics they will use them forever. The flipside is; as your value to the executives you support increases your command of business etiquette expands. Awareness” is a subtle component of good Business Etiquette. Admin Assistant Training Etiquette
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Here are a few things to remember. First of all, it starts with your dress. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. One thing to remember, if you don’t show it at the office, don’t show it at the party. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party!
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Here are a few things to remember. First of all, it starts with your dress. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. One thing to remember, if you don’t show it at the office, don’t show it at the party. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party!
Professional Assistant Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2007
Home About Me Advertise Office Fridge Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Filed Under: D o you bring your food to work? Heres an article I recently found on office fridge etiquette. Do you keep it in the office fridge? Are you in a constant battle to get your food into a pint-sized fridge because others leave their food there for days on end? Heres an excerpt on the article: Do not eat or drink foods that do not belong to you.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Marilyn Pincus is a talented author and business etiquette expert. If you’re training newly hired employees or mentoring to an assistant you may want to mention that once they nail business etiquette basics they will use them forever. The flipside is; as your value to the executives you support increases your command of business etiquette expands. Awareness” is a subtle component of good Business Etiquette. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Etiquette
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Image via Wikipedia. Have you ever received an e-mail announcing a conference call and rolled your eyes, dreading the annoyances that are collectively associated with conference calls? Conference calls are a common source of annoyance, but it must be everyone else’s fault, ’cause it’s not me! In the post, Darth Vader Was Not Invited To The Conference Call , Meeting Boy outlines four problem areas for conference calls. Hold Music. Bad connections. Failure to mute.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 10, 2011
Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. The truth is, multimillion-dollar deals (and people’s jobs) can be LOST as a result of poor etiquette. Introducing Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. Business etiquette expert (and Emily’s great-great-granddaughter) Anna Post will present a fast-paced, informative guide to how manners (good AND bad) can impact morale …staff turnover … and your bottom line. E-mail etiquette.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on business etiquette in the world, Jacqueline has appeared on a variety of national television shows including ABC's 20/20, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ExtraTV, CNBC, and FoxBusiness.com. EtiquetteGuest Post from Fox News/Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP: Before you run out and by a bank-breaking gift for your boss, it's important to know what message your gift may be sending.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on business etiquette in the world, Jacqueline has appeared on a variety of national television shows including ABC's 20/20, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ExtraTV, CNBC, and FoxBusiness.com. EtiquetteGuest Post from Fox News/Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP: Before you run out and by a bank-breaking gift for your boss, it's important to know what message your gift may be sending.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? Can you think of any more etiquette related items while riding the elevator? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 17, 2008 Filed Under: Travel Y ou’re standing in the elevator and everyone is crammed like a can of sardines. You reminisce about that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets stuck on the subway and starts talking to herself about how the train isn’t moving and starts to get claustrophobic.
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
With the increasing use of email as the first choice for business correspondence it opens a whole new world of dos and don'ts for the assistant.Here are Some Good-Sense Email Etiquette Tips: Email Salutations: Although email is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Tags: email out of office email attachments filing emails email business correspondence email etiquette e-mail Administrative Assistant email signature
Professional Assistant Blog
JANUARY 31, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Outlook Shared Mailboxes Etiquette By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 31, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have more than one mailbox in your Microsoft Outlook , other than your inbox?
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 10, 2015
Following are 5 do’s and don’ts of inter-office etiquette that everyone should know already, but which are often neglected: 1. … Management office etiquetteThough most of us are adults, it’s sometimes easy to forget the basics of establishing and maintaining good relationships with the people we work with. Do : Show appreciation to coworkers and management. Naturally, when someone does something kind for you, you need to say thank you.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 31, 2022
Productivity Webinar Announcement Boss Co-workers Etiquette ProfessionalismWhether you’re working at the office, or virtually, or in a hybrid capacity, interruptions and distractions surround you!
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2020
In this blog, we will cover a few resume and… Career Management Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Networking Self Development interview advice interview tips resumeAre you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 27, 2012
The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. From guest blogger, Pamela Baird, Intel. Additional Rules to Remember as You Write or Respond to Online Messages. So how many times have you read or written an email today? According to a 2011 study by IBM Research, more than 2.8 million emails are sent or read each day. People also spend more than three hours per day reading or writing those messages. That’s a lot of work – meaning what you see or do had better be worthwhile.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2008
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Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Career Management Communication Skills Etiquette Motivators Uncategorized etiquette gratitude professionalism thank you thank you notes thanksToday, I want to talk about taking time to express your gratitude to others, whether you personally know them or not.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 31, 2012
Even though your own every day business environment may be laid back, you still need to make sure you use professional business email etiquette. All you need to do is share that email etiquette no-no with BizSugar and you’ll be entered into the contest. Submit your email etiquette no-no now! Sometimes when working from home or any casual environment, it can be hard to switch on your professional self.
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. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” The link is that original post. The reader then wrote back recently with an update and a new question below.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Admin Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Difficult People Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Self Development Time Management Uncategorized Workplace Tools #careeradvice 12 Days of Christmas administrative assistant adminskills assistant books for assistants career portfolio etiquette executive assistant free webinar gift giving Joan Burge negative coworkers professional development professional goals Q&A tips for assistants
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JANUARY 8, 2013
I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things. I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things. “Hello – I feel like I found my life vest now that I found your blog. I had 11 years as an Administrative Secretary to an IT Director at my local municipality.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 30, 2007
I received an e-mail from a colleague of mine It was set in a background of yellow and lime The font it was blue, almost impossible to see And it was all in caps…was she yelling at me?
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 14, 2019
Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Self DevelopmentI have grown to love speaking on and teaching assistants about emotional intelligence. This definitely is a skill every assistant needs to know. This is a skill you can use every single day! In our World Class Assistant course, we cover this topic and participants work on real work world case studies. They are scenarios that assistants can relate to.
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