Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The question is, how do you find something personal, but still workplace appropriate, for each individual employee? Grab your techie a geek-chic Nerd Herder Gadget Wallet to keep his headphones, charging cords, flash drives, phone, cash and cards organized and close at hand. For the Foodie. For the Beer Drinker. For the Tech Geek.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. Not only that, but in workplaces where the CEO is a mother, “80% of female employees report that [ diversity and inclusion ] efforts are a top priority.”

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Find restaurants, dentists, bar, salons even doctors wherever you are! Easily make reservations with a selection of over 20,000 restaurants in the US, Canada and Mexico. You can find great restaurants, open tables and even earn reward points for each reservation. Mobile travel planning made easy. Seat Guru by Trip Advisor.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

The more we network and share our thoughts on the industry the more recognition we will receive, which will help our career choice become more valued in the workplace. I think the biggest change for assistants is the increased use of the mobile phone when travelling. They can even open their hotel room door with their phone.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Stoddart Review , published in 2016, was one of the most significant reports of recent years to explore the role of the workplace for employee productivity in extensive detail and why the office environment was key for productivity purposes. What we once knew as the workplace has changed forever.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 1, 2024

These days apps promise a much more sophisticated workplace experience, which can be accessed in the palm of your hand. Apps are part of the smart workplace market, which according to Smart Workplace Global Market Report is predicted to grow from $40.91 It’s a growth area too. billion in 2023 to $45.34

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Allwork

AUGUST 5, 2024

About this episode In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI on the workplace with Expert Dan Schawbel, a New York Times bestselling author and Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence. They’re always using their phone. Even per, like department area, I think they’ve been asked that.

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elena talks about the good and bad of corporate culture, toxic workplaces, and maintaining confidentiality. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support. So toxic workplaces, toxic environments, toxic people.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Except in the case of “foodie” travelers, most people will pick restaurants based on convenience and location rather than the hottest artisanal eats. Using resources like Open Table will allow you to see all the top-rated restaurants around your traveler’s meetings and hotel. However, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Save a restaurant and we'll add contact information, menu pages, reviews, a link to make reservations and we'll even notify you if there's a Groupon or Living Social deal for that restaurant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 31, 2024

These days, workplace apps promise a much more sophisticated experience, which can be accessed in the palm of your hand. Apps are part of the smart workplace market, which according to Smart Workplace Global Market Report is predicted to grow from $40.91 It’s a growth area too. billion in 2023 to $45.34

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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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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Or they choose to pay attention to their kids while dining at a restaurant rather than being on their phones. Admin Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Motivators Self Development Workplace Tools big life principles career courage family financial Live a BIG Life resilience self leadership spiritual wellness'

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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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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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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. I have found them to be really helpful. They can be contacted at: Louis@lastminutetraining.ca If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. 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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. (for If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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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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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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

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

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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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 11, 2013

We’ve all seen those couples at restaurants who barely make eye contact and spend most of their time looking at their cell phones or gazing longingly at the couple on their first date next to them. This same thing happens all the time in workplaces around the world. Unless you have some kind of…”nontraditional”…workplace.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Why are we not speaking to each other anymore?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. link] Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:49 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , alcohol , professional assistant , workplace Reactions: 1 comments: Foley-In-Charge said. This is one way to snag folks.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I am sure after that call her husband got off the phone and kicked the dog or was cranky with a sales clerk at the grocery store. It ended up that the phone lines were down because of a thunderstorm in town and he had been trying to reach her since early that afternoon. What happened? Crankiness and bad moods can be passed on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

I am not taking a wireless phone with me and I am not going to talk about work with my friends where I am visiting. A change of scenery and a change of conversation is good for us to recharge and just get away from it all from time to time. Talking about work all the time is not healthy for anyone. I cant wait! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. 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. Be protective of your boss’s time. Be very selective and guard their time. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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