Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 13, 2007
I just got my new issue of OfficePro (the IAAP magazine for office professionals) and it was a great read on the bus the last few mornings. Some highlights are: Corporate Gift Giving, which is a good article for this time of year with some excellent information on this topic. There is an article on Organizational Churn, which is an article about going through changes in your organization.
On The Job
DECEMBER 31, 2007
I woke up early this morning and thought about this being the last day of 2007. I thought about what I would write on my blog, and knew that I didn't want to write the same old stuff about how you need to make certain career resolutions, blah, blah, blah. Instead, I spent some time lying in the dark and thinking about my own career and where I wanted it to go in the new year.
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Professional Assistant Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2007
Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 30, 2007
I was part of the “skeleton staff” in my office between Christmas and New Year’s so I have not had a continuous break, but came in the few working days last week. We are a very interesting group of people us “skeleton staffers”. We wore jeans! Don’t tell anyone as that is not allowed on any day other than Friday. We are obedient in this rule at every other time of the year, but at this in-between time we are emboldened because we are the “skeletons” and we know we can get away with it.
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On The Job
DECEMBER 28, 2007
There you sit, at the pinnacle of your profession. Successful, well-respected, making good money. It took lots of hard work, a little bit of luck and many personal sacrifices. Still, it was worth it. Wasn’t it? Unfortunately, many people in this exact position are saying “no.” They’re not doing something they like, they’re not happy, they’re not able to say they like what they’ve done with their life.
On The Job
DECEMBER 27, 2007
I didn't get around to this week's Tidbit Tuesday because (duh) it was Christmas and I was busy spending time with my family and cleaning up dog barf from my Golden Retriever who ate half a bag of Peppermint Patties. (And just for the record, I will never eat Peppermint Patties again.) So, I'm doing a Tidbit Thursday, which doesn't sound as catchy but will nevertheless be just as riveting: * Hand me that wrench: In ranking the best careers for 2008, U.S.
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On The Job
DECEMBER 24, 2007
Off the top of my head I can name 10 people who have either lost their jobs recently, have been forced to take early buyouts, or work for companies so under threat that they will probably begin layoffs as soon as the holidays are over. But what amazes me about these people is that even though they are the breadwinners of their families, even though they are well established in their careers, not one of them feels sorry for themselves.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 22, 2007
If you want to see some interesting designs for the ergonomic workstation, go to this website to see some workstations for people who spend hours on the computer. Click here to go to the website. I think I spend a lot of time at work, but thank goodness I don't stay there long enough to require some of these set ups, but for people with special needs this has given them the ability to be able to work in comfort.
On The Job
DECEMBER 21, 2007
It's often an unhappy reality, but true: Once a boss decides a worker cannot succeed, then it becomes very difficult -- if not downright impossible -- to break that opinion. The manager often makes it more difficult for the employee’s suggestions to see the light of day, or argues with every idea the employee makes so that it is less likely others will pick up on the idea.
On The Job
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Have you ever noticed that the people who complain the most about their workload often guard their turf at work like junkyard dogs? In other words, while they moan and groan about how much they have to do, they'd sooner sever a little toe than let anyone touch so much as a file folder or Post-It note on their desk? Of course, they may tell themselves and others that the reason they don't delegate anything is because a)no one can do a particular task as well as they can; and b)it’s just easier to
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On The Job
DECEMBER 19, 2007
There's no shortage of stories being written about the dilemmas of working parents. The problems of trying to balance the needs of family while maintaining a career are written about every day, and I know I've written my fair share of these stories. But each time I write about the subject, I get mail from someone who is fed up with all the focus being on the needs of the working parent, and would like some attention given to the childless worker who sometimes gets the short end of the stick.
On The Job
DECEMBER 18, 2007
Even though Jay Leno has been begging me to come write for his show, I'm the daughter of a union man and not about to cross that writer's strike picket line. So, that leaves me free to offer you these gems for Tidbit Tuesday: * What's in a list? Time magazine's list-laden issue also has a dart to throw at the lists we all seem to love (ahem, 45 Things.).
On The Job
DECEMBER 17, 2007
In this blog, I try to provide information that I believe will be helpful to you. But today's blog post is different, because I want to learn something from you. It's simple, actually. I'd like for you to answer a question: What does success look like to you? Make your answer as long or as short as you want, and be brutally honest. Name 20 things or one thing.
On The Job
DECEMBER 13, 2007
Most of us have been guilty of it a time or two: Trying to get a peek at the confidential files on the boss’s desk, or perhaps gossiping with a trusted co-worker about another employee’s performance problems. And while this may seem harmless -- you’re just keeping up on what’s going on after all -- it points out that the workplace needs some confidentiality guidelines.
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On The Job
DECEMBER 12, 2007
At one time in your work life, you’ve probably tried it. A crisis arises and you do what you’ve been told will help: You breathe deeply, close your eyes, focus, and repeat something like “I can do it.” And when you open your eyes, the crisis is still there and you’re no closer to a solution than when you started puffing away and sounding like the little engine that could.
On The Job
DECEMBER 11, 2007
I came across a great quote from Casey Stengel to begin this Tidbit Tuesday: "They say you can't do it, but sometimes it doesn't always work." Here are some items I also thought might be of interest: * Turn your head and cough: Sixteen of the 30 jobs with the fastest growth are health related, reports the U.S. Department of Labor, while six are computer related.
On The Job
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Sometimes it can be difficult to really make yourself heard at work. You give suggestions, but they seem to be ignored. You offer opinions in a meeting, but no one really pays attention. You can never get more than a minute of the boss’s time. Perhaps the problem is not what you’re saying, but how and when you’re saying it. Let’s say that you’re on the agenda of the next office meeting to give a brief rundown of a project you’ve been working on for several months.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 7, 2007
An email comes around from the Mailroom staff, "Would the person who put an unaddressed envelope in the outgoing mail please let us know who this should be addressed to". Working in a service area of an organization can be a challenge, but in particular in the Mailroom. We try to courier packages to post office boxes. We leave incomplete instructions on the photocopy request forms and then wonder why it was done wrong.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 7, 2007
As I collected my mail the other night I see that one of the letters in my mailbox is addressed to my brother who lives in the same building as I do. The postal worker had put it in the wrong mailbox, which is understandable as we do have the same last name. I noticed that the envelope is addressed to Mr. and Mrs., but he is not married. I called my brother and told him about the letter and he asked me to open it to let him know what it was.
On The Job
DECEMBER 7, 2007
I remember my first job in a small newsroom. About a week before Christmas, the managing editor handed me a sealed envelope, and with a smile said, "Happy holidays!" My hands actually trembled with excitement as I tore open the envelope,envisioning a nice holiday bonus, something with at least a couple of zeros. Imagine my stunned surprise to find not a nice chunk of change, but a gift certificate for a turkey from the local Piggly-Wiggly.
On The Job
DECEMBER 6, 2007
For months I have been anticipating the January issue of Oprah's "O" Magazine, because I was to be included in an article, with a mention of my book. Imagine my surprise when I found out that I was in the DECEMBER issue of the magazine! Of course I'm still thrilled, just having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I flipped through that magazine (twice) while standing in line at various stores, and never saw it.
On The Job
DECEMBER 5, 2007
It’s not uncommon these days for an employee to leave a current job for greener pastures. No one faults a person for taking another position that offers more money, greater prestige or bigger opportunities. But what if this same employee takes the new job after being in a current position for only six months? Does the move still sound reasonable? Or, does it perhaps seem unprofessional, selfish and ungrateful?
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On The Job
DECEMBER 3, 2007
It's December in the workplace, so you know what that means. Pot luck. Pumpkin bread. A chocolate bundt cake. A candied nut plate the size of Manhattan. What would the holiday time be without some goodies around the workplace to spread a little holiday cheer? I know I wouldn't want to work during such a time unless I had a hunk of fudge to see me through, but I also know from my Thanksgiving holiday foraging that I've got to be realistic and understand I can no longer eat the entire Hickory Farm
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 1, 2007
Tabbing within a table works great! Pressing the tab key will take you from one cell to the next, and if you are at the end of your table it will automatically create another row. But what if you want to tab within a cell? Ctrl Tab will let you tab within a cell, without going to the next cell. Tags: tabbing.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 1, 2007
Here are some others I like: Ctrl End to get to the end of a document Ctrl Home to get to the top of a document Ctrl Shift End will highlight everything from that point down to the end of the document Ctrl Shift Home will highlight everything from that point up to the top of the document Ctrl a to highlight the whole document. Tags: Microsoft Word Keeping words together short cuts quick keys Administrative Assistant.
On The Job
DECEMBER 3, 2007
It's time for Tidbit Tuesday, where I try and find things to make you smile, think or just use as an excuse to avoid thinking about the fact that Britney Spears will be old enough to run for president in less than 10 years. Here goes: * I'm movin' on up: BusinessWeek.com has released it's first Top 50 list of the best internships for college students.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 30, 2007
As a Canadian I am told I say “eh” a lot. I deny it emphatically until I am in another country for a period of time, then even I start to hear myself say it and I have to agree I do say "eh" a lot. My son-in-law is from Newfoundland, Canada. Newfoundlanders are known for their slang language, but he is noticing our Ottawa Valley slang. He has pointed out that we say "Yepper" as a definitive way of saying "yes".
Professional Assistant Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Home About Me Advertise Co-Workers Annoying You? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Do you wish you could take a fog horn and toot it around, just so that they would quiet down? I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 30, 2007
I received an e-mail from a colleague of mine It was set in a background of yellow and lime The font it was blue, almost impossible to see And it was all in caps…was she yelling at me? She had quite a few mistakes in that message as well It got me to wondering if she could even spell Covered with smiley’s and little pictures too Not too professional, is the impression I drew Most backgrounds are busy and take up lots of space And not really appropriate for the workplace Spell-check should be use
Professional Assistant Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2007
Home About Me Advertise Phishing & Spam - Not Your Everyday Food Items! By The Professional Assistant on Friday, December 14, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , System Security D o you receive spam in your e-mail box? How can you determine whats real and whats not? Do you fear that opening an e-mail will cause a virus to roam around your firms network and do some potential damage?
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