Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. Can you think of any more etiquette related items while riding the elevator?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, which is why it’s unsurprising that workplace eating habits can majorly impact health. . Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, which is why it’s unsurprising that workplace eating habits can majorly impact health. . your baked-goods surplus) .

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Is 2023 the year you’ve vowed to elevate your workplace etiquette? Mark Leary, a professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, told Health magazine he believes “gossiping is a fundamental human instinct because our lives are deeply rooted in groups.”

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

A host should treat a guest’s dietary restrictions as a private health matter not to be shared with others.” But it begs the question: How can we ensure guests feel acknowledged, especially when it comes to something as personal as sharing a meal? This promotes the idea that the dinner party is a “ safe place ” without singling anyone out.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

Be smart during the summer so you can maintain your health, energy and focus at work! Bonus Video about Webinar Etiquette by Joan Burge. The Center for Disease Control says that besides water, salts, and minerals also need to be replaced in order to avoid heatstroke. It’s time to hear from you.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Words of gratitude go a long way plus giving thanks is very good for your health. What about the people who help you get your job done such as in the mail room? What about the janitors in your building or the security guard? Do you ever tell them thank you? This week, please acknowledge at least 1 person a day for whom you are thankful.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 22, 2015

We know it as a day to celebrate those who make an impact by assuming managerial-like responsibilities in a work environment that nowadays, require more than just a typing skill and pleasant phone etiquette. Today is a day of recognition, did you get recognized? My boss took me to lunch today.”

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity | Main | 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites » Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day Think about this today!  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   What is your 20?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

I gave in my health card and was asked to be seated. B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer. I remember going to a walk-in clinic (doctors office) for an ailment at the time. It was interesting to see that there were numbers on the side of them.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Phone etiquette is important, remember to leave your name and phone number twice when leaving a voicemail- once at the beginning and then at the end of the call. DO NOT leave a voicemail longer than a 1 or 1 ½ min. If there are large amounts of detail in the message it would be best to speak to the person directly or in person.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

Bonus Monday Motivator tips to career advancement: While we are discussing ways to advance your career this holiday season add this annual check-up to your routine to make sure you’re not neglecting the health of your career. As one year ends and you we are embarking on a new one, this is a good time to reflect.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Main | Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity » 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity As you search for your ultimate personal productivity blueprint, don't forget to think about how you get going in the morning.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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MAY 20, 2010

Many times the disability or the illness itself can leave patients anxious, demanding and angry, but health care professionals owe it to every patient and their family to provide the best of customer service no matter how difficult the challenge. Any customer service agent would find that behavior unacceptable.

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JULY 26, 2010

In 1998, the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry adopted the Patient’s Bill of Rights. The law intended to help patients feel more comfortable in the US health care system. It stresses the importance of a strong relationship between patients and health care providers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

As I was going through the manual, I saw chapters on office procedures, confidentiality, health and safety, security and more. The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

One Response to “Customer Escalations and You&# Andy Sinsel said: Nov 23, 09 at 12:04 pm I find it vital to the health of the customer care organization for managers, senior manager, directors and above to handle escalations periodically. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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MAY 27, 2010

Cogito Health uses similar programs to diagnose depression, drug compliance and post traumatic stress. It does this by separating frequencies and qualities of the person’s voice through wave length intensity and modulation which is the pattern of pitch changes in connected speech. The program claims a 75% accuracy rate.

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APRIL 15, 2025

The Unspoken Etiquette of Email Greetings Theres a reason email greetings have become so ubiquitous. And more importantly, does it matter? The omission, intentional or not, of a simple pleasantry can alter workplace dynamics, communication, and how we relate to each other professionally.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

This can be achieved through providing spaces that can change use through a rearrangement of furniture or a change of space etiquette. Our research points to key workplace drivers that boost performance: Adaptability Spaces should be future-proof, ready for growth and flexible enough to accommodate hybrid work rhythms.

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MARCH 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll dive into books that speak to the three following categories: Books on personal habits, attitudes and approaches Mental health and work books Books for entrepreneurs Books for managers and founders Read on to discover 45 of the best professional development books. If that sounds like you, this is a must-read.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Policies and procedures need to include and address the following, McCannon says: Zero tolerance Safe spaces Time off to vote How to redirect conversations See something, say something Don’t forget hybrid workers in these conversations, as these policies still apply to etiquette outside the office walls.

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