Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. How to gain weight in six easy steps: Do not eat breakfast before going to work. How to get Office fat fast. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets the next day!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. I think people forget how overwhelming everything can be when you start a new job. I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. I mentioned this to our team of admins at one of our meetings so when one of my co-workers found out how to do something they thought to share it with the team. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 May, 2009 Word and Outlook 2007 tips I use Word 2007 at my new job and have never really had a chance to go through it to find the quick tips and how-tos that I had in Word 2003. If you want to turn off the Check Grammar with Spelling and only enable the Check Spelling, here is how to do it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! With new technology I think we are all overwhelmed at times as to how to make certain things work and it can be frustrating. Once I know how to do something, I write it down. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 May, 2009 Grrr! You know those times when you just have to shake your head and wonder why something that seemed so simple had to get so complicated. This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. Lets enjoy our day together.© moments We all have them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I had been for a short time years ago and thought it was just something I was not very good at, but years later, I became a manager again.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 September, 2009 The Advertising Game Advertising is effective thats for sure. How many of us ask for a Kleenex rather than a tissue or call our MP3 player an iPod? I think it is because there is just so much to do in a day that I dont want to spend too much time on a website.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. How did I do it? At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. A good way to learn letter writing and style is from someone who knows how to do it well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. In todays working world it is probably the norm that we are going to work for more than one person, the question is how to balance it? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? We are living in troubling economic times. Get knowledgeable on how to work the various office equipment. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! I now have to do another presentation on Monday, but this time with my new knowledge on how to do it better. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. I dont know the subject matter as well as they do because that is not my expertise, but I know how to take minutes. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! As well, I received lots of voicemails and others that my boss forwarded to me and I had to transcribe them, which also took a lot of my time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Sometimes, its hard to know how to begin networking. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Be confident.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Lets enjoy our day together.© I liked that. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 3 January, 2009 P.S. I Love You Is the P.S. passé? I come from a time when many people used the P.S. so it is no wonder in my e-mail messages I often put a P.S. I find the signature line is so impersonal however so I always type my name before it and if I am going to put a P.S., put it under that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 March, 2009 I always have the perfect answer. How to get Office fat fast. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© the next day! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. An organized person thinks everyone knows how to arrange things, but that is not the case. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? I had taken time off to raise my daughter and when I came back computer technology had gone from DOS to Windows and the Internet was becoming very popular. I was happy just to know how to use the computer. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 November, 2008 I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 January, 2009 Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 September, 2010 Whats all the fuss about reading contracts? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! the next day!

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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