International, Time Zones and Travel - Administrative Professionals Pulse

Technology of the week: Time Zone Ninja

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

This week’s Technology of the Week: Time Zone Ninja What is Time Zone Ninja? Time Zone Ninja is a straightforward tool that helps you schedule international meetings. What does Time Zone Ninja do?

Time Zones

Time Zones International Travel Management

12 Products and Services That Make Traveling with Kids Easier

Success

MAY 8, 2023

Sure, traveling with kids can be hard. After all, the last place you want to be entertaining a 2-year-old is on an international flight. Family Travel Survey ,” 85% of families intend to travel with their children in 2023. We had all the comforts of home for the kids without having to travel with it ourselves.”

Travel

Travel 2021 Collaborate Time Zones

Best Destinations for First-Time Digital Nomads

Allwork

MAY 18, 2022

Andy Stofferis, an experienced digital nomad, offers advice on some of the best destinations for first-time travelers. When choosing a starting destination, there are many factors to consider including language, time zone, cost, and facilities. Time zone: Time zone plays an important role in choosing a destination.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Time Zones Confidence Expenses

Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook Time Zones 2008 Cubicle

Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online!

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Visit Travel Zoo for the most up-to-date best deals you can find on the internet.

Travel

Travel 2008 Google Docs Cubicle

Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally?

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Glad to hear that its a time saver. Is there a fee of any sort that goes with the international fax? Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? Do you want to fax some documents to a client, but not sure if the fax number you are dialing will be correct?

Fax

Fax Phones International 2008

Your Time Change Crash Course

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Time change trips up even the most experienced world-traveler and international business professional. This crash course will give you the basics of getting your bearings as the time changes and never mess up scheduling a meeting again. This post focuses on time change in the United States. No, it’s Daylight time.

Time Zones

Time Zones 2020 Project Management Calendars

Your Time Change Crash Course

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Time change trips up even the most experienced world-traveler and international business professional. This crash course will give you the basics of getting your bearings as the time changes and never mess up scheduling a meeting again. This post focuses on time change in the United States. No, it’s Daylight time.

Time Zones

Time Zones 2020 Project Management Calendars

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 30, 2015

I had a few mediation and arbitrations to set up and telephone calls to schedule with clients, but the bulk of my work was preparing documents on time and reminding the lawyers I worked for what needed to be done and by when. The CEO also was a frequent traveller to cities near and far.

Filing

Filing Travel Time Zones International

Partnering with an Executive Assistant Staffing Agency: Benefits for Hiring Managers and Organizations

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

C-Suite Assistants can find you an EA who can provide crucial support using digital platforms and tools that seamlessly connect your organization across time zones to optimize operations.

Agencies

Agencies Management Resume Networking

My Favourites

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 12, 2008

Most of these I have listed and linked to on my sidebar: [link] - United States Postal Information [link] - Telephone Number Look Up [link] - Currency Converter [link] - Cambridge Online Dictionaries [link] - Multi-Language Dictionary [link] - The Phrase Finder [link] - Words and Their Meanings [link] - Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation Help Website [link] (..)

Postal Code

Postal Code FedEx Time Zones Holidays

Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Whose responsibility is it anyway? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Enter it in calendar.

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Realize that nothing is cast in stone and things can change so be prepared to make the necessary adjustments. Your boss is not trying to sabotage you. Assess which meetings can be adjusted without too much disruption. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. 411 Look Up 411.ca

2010

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I am sure I could have done well as I have learned nearly everything there is to know about getting someone from point A to point B. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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. The incentive was you saved.002 002 cents a litre. That was never enough to get me out of the car! Now, there doesnt seem to be a difference in price at all, it is just common practice that we have to do it ourselves. Recently, I bought a new laptop.

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. You will notice on the side bar I have put a lot of the reading sites (My blog list etc.) at the bottom and moved the My Favourites up so it would be convenient for your use.

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. I dont want to miss a step so always go through the checklist on the travel sheet. Taking it offline is a neat trick a friend of a friend of a friend showed me. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us.

Calendars

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

Mobile Productivity: The Secrets To Staying Productive On The Go

Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

It can be difficult to keep your mornings consistent when traveling – especially if you’re traveling from one time zone to another and are dealing with jet-lag. Travel can mess with your daily schedule. For internal communications team communication software like Flock , for example, can be a great solution.

Travel

Travel Health Environment Networking

Mobile Productivity: The Secrets To Staying Productive On The Go

Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

It can be difficult to keep your mornings consistent when traveling – especially if you’re traveling from one time zone to another and are dealing with jet-lag. Travel can mess with your daily schedule. For internal communications team communication software like Flock , for example, can be a great solution.

Travel

Travel Health Environment Networking

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I usually contact the hotel directly, although I sometimes go through a travel agent to find out intial names of hotels in the city that are close to my event, but after the booking I always take over the discussions. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones Negotiating IAAP International

Keep your Inbox running on empty

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. I get internal newsletters and other information-type e-mails so I have a folder called News and dump everything like that in there until I have a chance to go back and read it or delete it. Makes my life simpler.

Time Zones

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International

"Checking In" to a Better Flight

Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 14, 2009

Home About Me Advertise "Checking In" to a Better Flight By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity , Research , Travel Y ou get an urgent e-mail from your boss asking you to book a flight and hotel. The time finally comes when your boss is flying out to that all important business trip.

Google Docs

Google Docs 2008 Cubicle 2007

Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP AT&T Meeting Minutes

Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

PowerPoint

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. 411 Look Up 411.ca

IAAP

IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International