Do you find that during the work week, you have constant headaches, muscle fatigue and even find yourself sniffing, snuffling or hacking your way toward Friday? If so, then your job could be making you sick. Here are a few things to check right away to make sure that you have eliminated environmental concerns that could be making you sick:More
Because much of an administrative assistant's job is to make things run smoothly, it can be very easy to overlook an adept administrator because things will simply appear to be running "according to plan." While you know that this takes some seriously hard work and dedication, your employer may fail to recognize the planning and effort that went into making a trip, a day or a year work on a day-to-day basis. More
Two little words, "But" and "And"One builds bridges.
The other builds fences.
Yet few of us are even aware of them. And, to make things worse, most of us are building fences, without realising. Is it time to break the habit and make sure your communication is building bridges, instead?
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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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To successfully move upward in the business world, you must act in a way that makes it nearly impossible to overlook your efforts or to "steal" credit for work that is rightfully yours. In short, your ideas and work must have your stamp of ownership all over them in every stage in order to insure that you receive your credit when success is the result.More
Do you think that once you have delegated a task, it is no longer your responsibility? Do you assume the other person will do what you have asked, so you no longer need to worry? Of course, you know that neither of these are smart assumptions. Once you've delegated a task it is still your responsibility to track its progression and its completion. What are effective ways of doing this? Listed below are 10 possibilities. NOTE: You don't need to do them all. Just choose one or two that will work for you.
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I used to think there were people who were naturally good at negotiation, and those (like me) who were naturally bad; in other words it's like being tall, or having a good singing voice. To a certain extent this can be true - there are those who seem to like the cut and thrust of negotiation, but unlike height or perfect pitch negotiation is a skill that can easily be learned, and a skill that a person improves with practice. To get you started here are some tips I have found useful when conducting a negotiation.
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Do You Know How to Keep Your Name Off the Layoff List? It's Not Just About Your ExpertiseIn 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. more…  Interview & Meeting First ImpressionsWhether you are going to a conference or meeting with a new client, making a lasting first impression is important. These tips can help you make a great first impression. more…  Noise in the Office Can Cause StressNoise can be an irritant and the underlying cause of stress. According to a study low-level noise in open-style offices result in higher levels of stress and lower task motivation. more…  Want More Respect at Work? © 2008Discover a simple technique for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and enjoy your life much more. Turn anger, fear, and other negative emotions into peace and confidence. more…  10 Tips for Reading People and Interpreting GesturesReading people and their body language can give you great insights into their true feeling. Here are 10 tips for reading people and helping you interpret body language and gestures. more… |
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