You may think that the last thing that you want is for your phone to ring more. However, in some cases, more calls can be better if it means that you are in control of the entire office schedule, which can make you a more effective assistant. If it is the case that being aware of everyone's schedule will help you do your job more effectively, then you may want to consider becoming the communications center at your office.
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As a virtual or on-site assistant, it may fall to you to purchase flowers for a variety of employee events, including birthdays, births, employment-related anniversaries, illnesses and deaths. This responsibility requires a great deal of tact and empathy, especially in today's highly sensitised and litigious working environment. Here are a few tips for economically and appropriately celebrating employee events with flowers:More
Do you ever feel like you are just running in circles? It may seem like you are constantly falling behind, yet you never get everything done. This is called being "activity driven" and it means that you do not feel like you are working unless you are in motion. If you are activity driven, here are some steps to change your mindset not only for your own peace of mind, but also for your professional benefit. More
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Know the Company You Are Applying To Make yourself stand out from other applicants. One great way to do that is to research the companies you apply for. Get to know about their history, business practices, accomplishments, and philosophies. If you can speak intelligently about the company, you will stand out as someone who has a genuine interest is working there.
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International Etiquette Tips - For Travellers on Business or on Holiday
Long plane rides lend plenty of time for reflection. On an 8-hour flight home from vacation this summer, I started thinking about how handy my business trip to-do list is, even for casual summer holidays like this one. more…
Save Time by Taking Time - A Surprising Time Management Strategy
How many times have you had to redo something you've done or written? Or you think of a nuance that you forgot when you made a decision?
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Good Ergonomics - How Should You Sit at Your Desk With Your Computer?
In this article, you would be given some tips and guidelines you should consider while working at your desk, sitting in front of the computer for long hours.
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Event Planners Must Never Settle
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Answering Common Questions About Cloud Computing
You might have heard a lot about cloud computing, but what is it really? Cloud computing refers to being able to access infrastructure, software, and data from servers not located on your own network
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Tips On Providing Feedback To Your Boss or Manager
The following five tips are designed as guidelines for providing constructive feedback to your senior, without offending him or her and without compromising your own position
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7 Steps to a Drama-Free Office
Follow these five guidelines to have a much better chance for a positive working relationship with a Drama Diva?and perhaps save the theatrics for the movies.
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Being Unemployed - 6 Free Skills All Unemployed Workers Should Learn
Here are 6 skills to help you get through the stress of being unemployed, and they can even come in handy once you get a new job and you're back on your feet.
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