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Company Sponsored Training
The topic this week is on training. A DeskDemon visitor, Laura sent in an email telling me how she has trouble getting approval for conferences from her manager. more…
How embarrassing
Our CEO's PA is off today and we have a senior manager's away day tomorrow, the agenda for which I was not copied in on. more…
Charity Causes
Does your company support a charity or do you feel strong about an issue? Let us know what your personal or professional cause is. more…
Have you ever had a job you hated?
Have you ever had a job you hated? The one you just couldn't stand waking up and going to each day? Share your experience with your peers. more…
First Impressions
Lets face it, we are all critical in our own ways. When you meet someone for the first time, what do you notice first? Read what others think or sound off your views. more…
Will your company have a holiday party?
Will your company have a holiday party? If so, will you go? Do you have any good memories of parties past? more…
What is your definition of an office bully?
What is your definition of an office bully? Have you ever experienced one? more…
How many different companies have you worked for in your career?
Have you been with the same company throughout your career or worked for several different companies? How many companies have you worked for? more…
Certifications?
Certifications? Do you have any? What are your views on CAP CPS, MOUS, VA Certs or other certification? more…
Diary/Calendaring Over Scheduling
Have you ever had to manage a schedule for someone who over schedules? If so, how did you deal with it? more…
Title vs. Money
Which would you prefer more money same title, or better title same money. more…
Always nice to dream..
Today's sound off is a bit off the office topic. If you had a fully paid vacation/holiday, where would you go or what would you do? more…
How often do you eat lunch at your desk?
We all know it is not good to stay at your desk all day, but many of us do. Do you eat lunch at your desk, if so how often? more…
Blind copy on emails, useful or sneaky?
Is there an appropriate time to use blind copy on email, or is it something that is considered sneaky? more…
Holiday Gifts at the Office
Buying gifts for the office can be difficult. You want to be creative but still within a budget. What are the most creative choices in purchasing gifts at the office? more…
Slow in the Office
Is it slow in your office today? If so, what are you doing to keep busy. more…
2007 was a good year because...
Can you post one positive thing about 2007? Let's end the year with positive thoughts. more…
Are you an early, punctual or habitually late type person?
Are you an early, punctual or habitually late type person? Sometimes we want to be an early type person, but end up always late. Some people don't care. What are you? more…
Potlucks at work
Most companies have potlucks at times. Does your office have them, if so for what occasions? What is your favorite dish to bring? more…
Friends with the Boss?
Can you be "friends" with the boss? If so, have you ever been friends with your boss? more…
Training Methods
What is your favorite method of training, taking classes, seminars, watching videos, formal education? more…
Speed Dial
Do you have numbers programmed for speed dial on the phone at your desk? Are any of your numbers personal? Does it save time or just a convenience? more…
Fun while working with software?
What software do think is the most "fun" to work with? more…
Crying at work
Is there any time that it is "ok" to cry at work? There maybe at times it can't be helped. How would you handle a situation like this? more…
Loyalty at work
Do you consider yourself a loyal employee? If so who are you loyal to, the company or a boss, both? What is loyalty to you? more…
MOS Certification
Is anyone MOS certified? If so, do you feel it was a challenge to pass? Was it worth the effort? more…
Unethical Tasks?
Have you ever been asked to do something that was unethical to you? (not if you did it or not, just have you been asked) more…
Changes
Share one thing that has changed in your current position in the past year. more…
Grammar Obstacles
Do you have any grammar obstacles? You know the ones you KNOW the rules to but you still make them (but of course correct them before anyone sees them!). Miss use laid/lain? affect/effect? then/than? more…
Back to work after lunch?
Most have a daily routine, what is your "come back after lunch" routine? Is it the same as the morning? more…
Skills, abilities and tasks
What ONE skill, ability, or task is most important in your job? more…
Office Politics?
Do you think administrative professionals are more subject to office politics then others in the office? more…
Thank you notes
Do you send out thank you notes? This can be for resumes, for work related issue, to friends? What do you have to say about thank you notes? more…
Typing - Accuracy vs Speed
Is typing fast important or is better to be slower with more accuracy? more…
Draft Documents
When you create a documents, whether it be letter, form, spreadsheet, etc.; do you write it out longhand first or do you create as you go in the appropriate program? more…
Optimism vs. Pessimism
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Are there advantages/disadvantages to being either in the work environment? more…
Workspace
If you could change your desk or workspace, what would you change? more…
Gatekeepers
Are you a gatekeeper for your manager? If so, are there any "triggers" that make you actually send a call through or triggers that say 'no way!" How do you handle those pesky sales and marketing calls? more…
How many meetings do you attend each week
How many meetings do you attend in the week? If you do go to a weekly meeting, is it helpful or could you be using your time more wisely? more…
Emotions and the people around you
Do you feel emotions are contagious? Such as, if you smile maybe others will smile. If you are in a foul mood, the people in around you maybe be in a bad mood, etc. more…
Forthcoming Administative Professionals Week®
In celebration of the forthcoming Administative Professionals Week®, we would like to hear from you and tell us why Admins/PAs are brilliant. It's shameless self-congratulation, but there's a time and a place for everything! more…
Inappropriate Content
Have you ever caught anyone at work with "inappropriate" content on their computer? more…
Background checks
Do you think companies should or shouldn't do background checks? Have you ever had any personal experiences good or bad with background checks? more…
Job Perks
What is the best perk you have ever negotiated on the job? more…
Past typos
Have you ever made that stupid little typo or mistake that ends up embarrassing you? more…
How do you take criticism? Do you take it well?
How do you take criticism? Do you take it well? Constructively and try to figure out how to make it better? Do you get mad or angry? more…
Cell phones at work
Do you keep your mobile/cell phone on at work? If so, do you keep it on vibrate or let it ring? more…
Outstanding achievements
Tell us about one outstanding achievement you have done. more…
Microsoft Word Tips
What is your best tip for using Microsoft Word? more…
Jammed Photocopiers
How many times a week do you walk up to a photocopier and have to unjam it, due to someone just walking away? more…
Annoying Habits
Can you list three annoying habits you see around the office. more…
Initiative in the work place
Do you think "big" or do you think "safe"? more…
Project, job, call, task tracking?
As an Admin you handle calls, (incoming and outgoing), meetings with your manager, people coming up to you, etc. How do you handle all the details? more…
Networking Events
When was the last time you went to a networking event? more…
Wages vs Cost of Living
With gas higher, wheat higher, bills and food higher, do you think your yearly increases match the cost of living or do you think you get just enough to keep up? more…
Clean your desk?
When was the last time you cleaned and dusted your work area? I don't mean being organized but actually cleaned under and around monitors wiping up dirt and dust? more…
How do you and your boss communicate?
How do you and your boss communicate (email, voice mail, text messaging, face to face meetings, etc.) most often? more…
Gas Prices and Business Travel
With gas prices up, have travel arrangements (mainly air) changed at all? Do you plan more, less or the same amount of travel? Is your company cutting back on business trips? How has the fuel situation affected you and your company? more…
The topic this week is on training. A DeskDemon visitor, Laura sent in an email telling me how she has trouble getting approval for conferences from her manager. more…
How embarrassing
Our CEO's PA is off today and we have a senior manager's away day tomorrow, the agenda for which I was not copied in on. more…
Charity Causes
Does your company support a charity or do you feel strong about an issue? Let us know what your personal or professional cause is. more…
Have you ever had a job you hated?
Have you ever had a job you hated? The one you just couldn't stand waking up and going to each day? Share your experience with your peers. more…
First Impressions
Lets face it, we are all critical in our own ways. When you meet someone for the first time, what do you notice first? Read what others think or sound off your views. more…
Will your company have a holiday party?
Will your company have a holiday party? If so, will you go? Do you have any good memories of parties past? more…
What is your definition of an office bully?
What is your definition of an office bully? Have you ever experienced one? more…
How many different companies have you worked for in your career?
Have you been with the same company throughout your career or worked for several different companies? How many companies have you worked for? more…
Certifications?
Certifications? Do you have any? What are your views on CAP CPS, MOUS, VA Certs or other certification? more…
Diary/Calendaring Over Scheduling
Have you ever had to manage a schedule for someone who over schedules? If so, how did you deal with it? more…
Title vs. Money
Which would you prefer more money same title, or better title same money. more…
Always nice to dream..
Today's sound off is a bit off the office topic. If you had a fully paid vacation/holiday, where would you go or what would you do? more…
How often do you eat lunch at your desk?
We all know it is not good to stay at your desk all day, but many of us do. Do you eat lunch at your desk, if so how often? more…
Blind copy on emails, useful or sneaky?
Is there an appropriate time to use blind copy on email, or is it something that is considered sneaky? more…
Holiday Gifts at the Office
Buying gifts for the office can be difficult. You want to be creative but still within a budget. What are the most creative choices in purchasing gifts at the office? more…
Slow in the Office
Is it slow in your office today? If so, what are you doing to keep busy. more…
2007 was a good year because...
Can you post one positive thing about 2007? Let's end the year with positive thoughts. more…
Are you an early, punctual or habitually late type person?
Are you an early, punctual or habitually late type person? Sometimes we want to be an early type person, but end up always late. Some people don't care. What are you? more…
Potlucks at work
Most companies have potlucks at times. Does your office have them, if so for what occasions? What is your favorite dish to bring? more…
Friends with the Boss?
Can you be "friends" with the boss? If so, have you ever been friends with your boss? more…
Training Methods
What is your favorite method of training, taking classes, seminars, watching videos, formal education? more…
Speed Dial
Do you have numbers programmed for speed dial on the phone at your desk? Are any of your numbers personal? Does it save time or just a convenience? more…
Fun while working with software?
What software do think is the most "fun" to work with? more…
Crying at work
Is there any time that it is "ok" to cry at work? There maybe at times it can't be helped. How would you handle a situation like this? more…
Loyalty at work
Do you consider yourself a loyal employee? If so who are you loyal to, the company or a boss, both? What is loyalty to you? more…
MOS Certification
Is anyone MOS certified? If so, do you feel it was a challenge to pass? Was it worth the effort? more…
Unethical Tasks?
Have you ever been asked to do something that was unethical to you? (not if you did it or not, just have you been asked) more…
Changes
Share one thing that has changed in your current position in the past year. more…
Grammar Obstacles
Do you have any grammar obstacles? You know the ones you KNOW the rules to but you still make them (but of course correct them before anyone sees them!). Miss use laid/lain? affect/effect? then/than? more…
Back to work after lunch?
Most have a daily routine, what is your "come back after lunch" routine? Is it the same as the morning? more…
Skills, abilities and tasks
What ONE skill, ability, or task is most important in your job? more…
Office Politics?
Do you think administrative professionals are more subject to office politics then others in the office? more…
Thank you notes
Do you send out thank you notes? This can be for resumes, for work related issue, to friends? What do you have to say about thank you notes? more…
Typing - Accuracy vs Speed
Is typing fast important or is better to be slower with more accuracy? more…
Draft Documents
When you create a documents, whether it be letter, form, spreadsheet, etc.; do you write it out longhand first or do you create as you go in the appropriate program? more…
Optimism vs. Pessimism
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Are there advantages/disadvantages to being either in the work environment? more…
Workspace
If you could change your desk or workspace, what would you change? more…
Gatekeepers
Are you a gatekeeper for your manager? If so, are there any "triggers" that make you actually send a call through or triggers that say 'no way!" How do you handle those pesky sales and marketing calls? more…
How many meetings do you attend each week
How many meetings do you attend in the week? If you do go to a weekly meeting, is it helpful or could you be using your time more wisely? more…
Emotions and the people around you
Do you feel emotions are contagious? Such as, if you smile maybe others will smile. If you are in a foul mood, the people in around you maybe be in a bad mood, etc. more…
Forthcoming Administative Professionals Week®
In celebration of the forthcoming Administative Professionals Week®, we would like to hear from you and tell us why Admins/PAs are brilliant. It's shameless self-congratulation, but there's a time and a place for everything! more…
Inappropriate Content
Have you ever caught anyone at work with "inappropriate" content on their computer? more…
Background checks
Do you think companies should or shouldn't do background checks? Have you ever had any personal experiences good or bad with background checks? more…
Job Perks
What is the best perk you have ever negotiated on the job? more…
Past typos
Have you ever made that stupid little typo or mistake that ends up embarrassing you? more…
How do you take criticism? Do you take it well?
How do you take criticism? Do you take it well? Constructively and try to figure out how to make it better? Do you get mad or angry? more…
Cell phones at work
Do you keep your mobile/cell phone on at work? If so, do you keep it on vibrate or let it ring? more…
Outstanding achievements
Tell us about one outstanding achievement you have done. more…
Microsoft Word Tips
What is your best tip for using Microsoft Word? more…
Jammed Photocopiers
How many times a week do you walk up to a photocopier and have to unjam it, due to someone just walking away? more…
Annoying Habits
Can you list three annoying habits you see around the office. more…
Initiative in the work place
Do you think "big" or do you think "safe"? more…
Project, job, call, task tracking?
As an Admin you handle calls, (incoming and outgoing), meetings with your manager, people coming up to you, etc. How do you handle all the details? more…
Networking Events
When was the last time you went to a networking event? more…
Wages vs Cost of Living
With gas higher, wheat higher, bills and food higher, do you think your yearly increases match the cost of living or do you think you get just enough to keep up? more…
Clean your desk?
When was the last time you cleaned and dusted your work area? I don't mean being organized but actually cleaned under and around monitors wiping up dirt and dust? more…
How do you and your boss communicate?
How do you and your boss communicate (email, voice mail, text messaging, face to face meetings, etc.) most often? more…
Gas Prices and Business Travel
With gas prices up, have travel arrangements (mainly air) changed at all? Do you plan more, less or the same amount of travel? Is your company cutting back on business trips? How has the fuel situation affected you and your company? more…
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