Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Debrett’s, the well-known authority on manners and etiquette, has created a guide to hybrid working etiquette, sponsored by Poly. The guide claims to offer updated advice for the hybrid work era at a time when -it says here – etiquette at work has never been more important. Nobody will applaud your stoicism.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Whether you’re meeting by phone, video conference or in person, don’t arrive late. If you have a phone call on the schedule, block an additional 15 minutes before the start time so you can be sure you’re at your desk and prepared. Don’t take it lightly; try these tips to help you make a great first impression. Be Punctual.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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Allwork

MARCH 15, 2024

There is a certain etiquette and unspoken rule that comes to working remotely from a library and this is expected to be respected. If this is your preferred work environment, it may benefit you to invest in a portable charger that works with phones and computers just in-case you need to power one of your devices.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. Problem is, quality and quantity aren’t always on the same page. Some time ago, we asked readers for a list of their pet peeves with emails.

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Allwork

JULY 7, 2024

Space can be repurposed simply by moving furniture or by establishing a new etiquette for the area. Adaptive zones instead of neighborhoods: The predominant organizing design principle for office space is the “neighborhoods” model, whereby teams or groups are allocated work areas with workstations, conference rooms, and phone booths.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2015

If the person writes you a letter, memo, or email thanking you for something you did, it is good manners to acknowledge it with a card, return email, or phone call and once again, all you need to say is, “I received your letter and would like to let you know that I so appreciate you noticing my efforts.”. I am so glad you noticed.”.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

My cell phone reception is lousy in this part of the city." "OK, Phone disconnects. I've interviewed hundreds of people over the phone as a journalist, and I've been on the other end as I was interviewed over the phone for magazines, newspapers, radio and television. Avoid cell phones. Sure.prob.lots of." "Mr.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Social Networking Tips. Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Send no more than one news story a day.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Social Networking Tips. Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Send no more than one news story a day.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Social Networking Tips. Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Send no more than one news story a day.

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Social Media Etiquette Facebook Networking 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Social Networking Tips. Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Send no more than one news story a day.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! He sent me an e-mail saying his computer-based web phone had unexpectedly stopped working. Social Networking Tips. Do your homework and learn to use social networking to your professional advantage. Send no more than one news story a day.

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Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 4, 2008

I called someone on their business phone and their voicemail greeting said, “Leave a message and I’ll get right back to you”, but they didn’t identify who they were. I am either on the phone or away from my desk at the moment. Tags: voicemail etiquette. Incoming Call! A suggested voicemail greeting would be: “Hello.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Follow In-Person Meeting Norms You wouldn’t wander into the boardroom at work 15 minutes late while munching on a cheeseburger and talking loudly on your cell phone. Proper Video Etiquette Enhances Your Personal Brand! So don’t enter a video meeting that way, either.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I recently came across a blog I grew to love fast. It’s perfect for assistants!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I recently came across a blog I grew to love fast. It’s perfect for assistants!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 19, 2008

I write down any instructions I get from my boss, phone messages or anything I will need to remember to either pass on or do. The Etiquette School of Ohio has a good tip for remembering names. At work I compensate by writing things down. Once I have completed the item, I cross it off my list. I am lost without my notebook.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 5, 2008

I take the time to get to know them as we communicate back and forth either by phone, e-mail or in person. Tags: importance of good communication client relationships professional assisstant telephone etiquette Administrative Assistant. I am a people person so getting along with people has always been a strong point for me.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 23, 2015

Pick up the phone and speak to the person? Written or e-mailed messages, or quick phone calls, are most effective. Write back and ask for clarification? Craft a carefully worded reply that remains positive and avoids any possible negative interpretation (skirting potential conflict)? None of the above? The best solution is “c”.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Despite iPads, 3D television, and the wonders of Skype , one of technology’s greatest wonders, in my own opinion, is the cell phone. It seems in a matter of 10 years (10 years ago I had my first Nokia bar phone), we have gone from owning ‘mobile telephones’ to ‘mobile do-everything devices’. Can we text an RSVP?

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Success

AUGUST 8, 2024

Why resignation etiquette matters Quitting now doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll never work with that boss or company again. “We Should your significant other break up with you by text or phone or email? Don’t send your letter of resignation by email “How notice is given is very telling,” Lents says. Hamilton agrees.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 27, 2014

Does it make any difference whether you IM or phone someone? Admin Assistant Training Career Management Communication Skills Etiquette building relationships with coworkers choosing the right method of communication face to face communication human moments office communication when to call not email' Joan Burge.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 20, 2007

If you are driving with co-workers: Either no shop talk or make your time productive and get ideas, problem solve, brainstorm Discuss cell phone use. Snake on a Bus Probably the worst I heard is the man who got on a busy bus with a large snake in his backpack. Work it out with your car pool mates. How about you?

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

If we are conversing online or over the phone – the desire to multi-task while we talk can be overwhelming, but if you read Larry’s article you can hear just how wrong that decision was. If you are conversing on line or over the phone – put aside distractions. Introduce yourself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Sometimes a better way to communicate would be picking up the phone or meeting someone face to face. Jane Watson of J.

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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!  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Effective Use of Phone/Video Calling Recruiters spend 80% of their time in communicative tasks, including interviewing, meeting hiring managers and phone calling. In addition to this, the pandemic has led to a significant rise in remote recruitment methods, including video calls and phone calls.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name? Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

I sat at my kitchen table watching my phone blow up while people were emailing and IM’ing me all at the same time wanting to know why they couldn’t get on the call. I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

If that is the case you will have even more phone calls, meetings and general engagement with other Directors and top-level members of staff. Here are my etiquette tips when it comes to working with the Executive team. As assistants most of us will interact with our organisation’s Executive team on a daily if not hourly basis.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

And email etiquette is a big deal, so always use complete sentences, etc., In every communication with your clients, whether it’s by phone, email or in person, take the time to pass along some bit of appreciation, gratitude, encouragement or support. and proof your email before you send it. Pass along the “warm fuzzies.”

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 16, 2008

E-mail etiquette rules will also be essential to follow, and will become the new standard for business writing. Children are on some sort of electronic device a good part of the day with the use of cell phones and laptops. Office workers and young people especially will be affected by this.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

In addition to the name, phone numbers, company, and e-mail, include where and when you met the person, who introduced you, and why you might want to contact him/her in the future. I do as I advise people when I consult on business and social media etiquette. Image And Etiquette Consulting & Public Speaker. Booking Notebook.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” The link is that original post.

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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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