Today is Administrative Professionals’ Day, a day to honor all the receptionists, secretaries and administrative assistants that help keep our offices running smoothly. There is still time to do something special for your favorite administrative professional today, and we have gathered a few quick and easy ideas. 1) Make a card from colored paper, write [...]
View Post administrative professional, communication, holiday, swingline, TipsThe days you get the most done at work are the days when you have no meetings. Unfortunately, these days are few and far between. So, if you must hold a meeting how can make sure it is the best use of everyone’s time? First, you must understand that meetings are not naturally productive. As [...]
View Post communication, meetings, office productivity, swingline, TipsThe words that we use when we speak convey a message to others that help us express how we feel. As we say the words aloud our mind internalizes and reinforces the feeling in ourselves, even if we do not intend for that to happen. Luckily, the English language is full of both negative and [...]
View Post communication, fun, office humor, swingline, TipsAnyone will tell you that it’s not what you know, but who you know that really matters. Office parties, friendly get-togethers, and even activities at your child’s school give you a chance to chat up other professionals who may prove to be useful contacts now or in the future. Here’s a few tips to get [...]
View Post communication, holiday, networking, swingline, TipsEmail is now the most common form of business communication. Some people even argue it is on track to replace talking all together. That may be a little extreme, but anyone who does not check their email for 24 hours can attest to how quickly messages can accumulate. Hours can fly by as you [...]
View Post communication, manage email, office efficiency, office productivity, Organization, stapler, swinglineLooking for a quick way to reduce stress, or increase productivity? Workers that interact with each other in ways that are friendly and fun report reduced levels of stress, and bosses report improvements in productivity. Offices that encourage more positive and relaxed communication between employees can benefit from improved employee attitudes, better working relationships and [...]
View Post communication, office productivity, reduce stress, swingline, TipsSome days the 8 hours that you spend at the office fly by. On other days, the time really seems to drag. Staying busy is the easiest way to make time seemingly speed up, but sometimes staying busy is simply not enough. When you attend a meeting your calendar shows busy, but you may feel [...]
View Post focus, meetings, office efficiency, office productivity, stay on task, TipsHaving a good workday isn’t solely dependent on being productive. Appreciating the small things, and finding reasons to have a good laugh can lift your spirits and help you stay motivated. Unfortunately, there’s really not a great selection of office related greeting cards at most local shops. Here are a few ideas for some hilarious [...]
View Post fun, humor, swinglineIt can be very frustrating to send an email or leave someone a voicemail with an urgent message and get no response. This happens frequently in the summer when many people take time off from work to be with their families and friends, but you can’t really blame them. According to research, skipping vacation could [...]
View Post clutter clean-up, holiday, swingline, TipsDespite all the conveniences that internet technology has brought us, a large amount of business is still conducted over the phone. Many people have mastered the art of multitasking while on the phone, but the problem is most office phones are not very modern. You either have to hold the phone with one hand which [...]
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