Workplace Insight

MARCH 20, 2024

Older readers may remember a phenomenon called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) which marked the point at which employers gave up worrying about people using their own phones at work and instead made it look like it was their idea anyway. Close to a third use gen AI to write emails (31 percent) or use it instead of Google (30 percent).

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

“Good, fundamental interviewing skills,” Cosgrove said, “are the easiest way to identify when someone hasn’t before truthful about their experience.” She emphasized that it’s possible to spot falsities even during phone screenings.

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

The flexible workspace industry has come together to provide support, training, resources, additional levels of safety and as many of the other basics as possible to help people to continue to live and work. . Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. If we stay, how do we continue to live? . Will my savings last? . How do we work? .

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is a full-day interactive virtual training program designed to help non-project managers understand the methodology to lead projects from concept to completion. The email should explain why this training is a valuable investment for my organization and the benefits I will receive from attending. system will be made public.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© 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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Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

They help maintain a safe workplace Does your organization require mandatory OSHA training? Are your employees up to date with their fire safety and first-aid training? Keeping safety records will make it easy to know if your team needs to update their training, helping you stay in compliance with any OSHA requirements.

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Ideas.Ted

AUGUST 12, 2021

Cell phones, computers and tablets, however, have not yet been regulated by an EU eco-design directive, and constitute some of the most harmful consumer waste. And a majority think that manufacturers should be legally obliged to facilitate the repair of digital devices. Instruction manuals must be accessible to specialist companies.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. If you’ve ever called a customer support line, you’ve likely heard the classic automated phrase, “This call may be recorded for quality assurance or training purposes.”.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Consider what is happening in the industry, with competitors, and more broadly, in technology and legal matters that can affect the business. Conveniently, if you have the app on your phone, you could do it anywhere. Usually through both training and practice. One tool that is great for this is Pocket.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

Within hours, I had a warm and enthusiastic response from Johnny, which led to two phone conversations, which led to January 5 th. In our first phone conversation, Johnny told me that my article surprised him. We agreed training is essential for assistants. We discussed free training versus paid training and the value of each.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Dozens of times throughout the day, you refresh your phone to see if you have new emails.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language. ToS – Terms of Service: This refers to the legal agreement between a company or website and its users. It was the word arrears.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

During my time there I took the first PA qualification in Guernsey, my HR qualification and also qualified as a Legal PA. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. Cath is always on the end of the phone/email when I need her and I appreciate that. I passed over the Certificates, thankful of that choice.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 16, 2010

Perhaps your group’s mobile phone bills are skyrocketing beyond approved budget limits…and you haven’t yet discovered your corporation’s contract for $20 per month VoIP with unlimited calling. Nancy Fraze works as a Legal Assistant for Chevron. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Organizational Skills.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

The legal and financial risks of mishandling employee expense reimbursements have spiked in recent years. Second free bonus gift: In addition, you'll receive our popular Instant Executive Briefings on five of today's most important compensation and benefits topics: Travel, Training and Other Tricky Pay Issues. View this online.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Having a to-do list can be a life saver. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Environment Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I agree that we should always answer the phone professionally, but if it is a co-worker calling, it seems silly to say "Patricia Robb speaking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, may I help you?" January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

On The Job

MARCH 10, 2008

Find out whether past training or education would be beneficial. When it’s your turn to talk to an interviewee, it’s best to do it in a quiet place, with no ringing phones or people walking by. Avoid legal minefields. Find out how much time you’ve been allotted, then stick to the schedule. Ask only job related questions.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 16, 2010

Perhaps your group’s mobile phone bills are skyrocketing beyond approved budget limits…and you haven’t yet discovered your corporation’s contract for $20 per month VoIP with unlimited calling. Nancy Fraze works as a Legal Assistant for Chevron. So often…it’s right before our eyes!

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Legal Budget 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Not that I wasnt interested but I could only do the very basics.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. 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 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in. Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills.

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