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What Is Time Zone Prejudice, And How Does It Discriminate Against Remote Workers?

Allwork

While this doesn’t seem like a problem on the surface, the time zones in which these regions are located have caused turmoil for professionals. . holidays (even though we have automatic calendars that inform us of these details),” said R. Meetings were scheduled on and without regard to U.S. ” .

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How to Create a Powerful, Future-Proof Culture for Remote and Decentralized Teams

Allwork

Be cognizant of the time zones. Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. Plan virtual “town hall” meetings where employees can be updated on important activities and results. If you need to present the same content to teams globally, set up multiple meetings.

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40 Outlook hacks for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Outlook can automatically add public holidays to your calendar and it has nearly 100 different locations to choose from so it is well worth putting these in if you work closely with offices in other locations. To add public holidays go to Options > Calendar > Add Holidays, and choose the countries that you are working with.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Dealing in real time. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

They schedule both business and personal appointments, maintain the calendar, and are responsible for a full range of administrative and personal duties—from managing correspondence and making appointments to booking speaking engagements and event planning. What Are the Responsibilities of an Executive/Personal Assistants?

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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