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 sensitized and litigious working environment. Here are a few tips for economically and appropriately celebrating employee events with flowers:
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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.
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Maintaining peace and quiet in an office room can do wonders to a busy worker. Those who often hear disruptive noise while working are more prone to stress and will find it difficult to handle the work load. Noise could also destroy your concentration on work and would tend to tear your attention away from things which you should prioritize. Too much noise can bring dangerous effects towards your work performance. More
When you write a cover letter, your goal should be to get your potential employer's attention and also to predispose them to want to hire you. While a short, snappy, concise cover letter is critical to this end - particularly if it is electronic - you also need to imbue your cover letter with a sense of your passion for your work and, by association, your potential employer's work, goals and business ambitions. More
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. More
As a admin or VA, you will need to be prepared to deal with people from around the globe.There are some etiquette issues unique to each country. Having a working knowledge of these cultural differences can help pave the way for a genial working relationship and even help bring new clients to the table for your employer.
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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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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - How Do You Measure Up?
Four factors are paramount in defining a person's emotional intelligence. These factors can strongly affect your performance at work, how much you enjoy the work you do and how you affect the environment and the people around you.
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Five Types of Smart Women
The Smart Women Types is twofold: one, use as a tool for self growth and two, use to have a better understanding of how to market to each of these types of women in your own businesses
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DOH!' - Survey Reveals Worst E-Mail Mistakes Made on the Job
Most professionals have experienced at least one cringe-inducing moment after they've hit ?"send" when sending out an email. Here are some email faux pas and some tips on how to avoid those cringe-inducing moments!
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Do You Know How to Keep Your Name Off the Layoff List? It's Not Just About Your Expertise
In spite of the continued layoffs, there are some professionals whose names will never be on the layoff list. Meloni Coaching Solutions, Inc. offers her advice to keep your name off the layoff list.
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Why administrative help is so much more than that
If you are any type of administrative assistant - virtual, on-site, part time or otherwise - you may be tempted to allow yourself to consider your role in the company as a "just" role.
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Five Steps to Find a Job in Difficult Times
Unemployment is continuing to rise and if you are in the situation of looking for a new job, you may find John Vespasian's 5 steps to finding a job in difficult times, helpful.
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Sick and Tired of Work?
Much of the blame for stress in the workplace can be laid squarely at'open-plan' work-stations. Read about Sick Building Syndrome and what can be done about it. more… |
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