Pin your frequently used Excel workbooks for easy access
If the Excel icon appears in the Windows taskbar, right-click it.
Getting calendar data to talk using Export
Getting control of your precious time begins with understanding how you’re using it now. If you are a G Suite user, you have the ability to take the actual data associated with meetings and appointments and bring it into Sheets (or Excel) to assess it.
Simple ways to ensure accuracy in Excel
Accuracy is the responsibility of each person producing reports to support business decisions. Now that there is a sense of accountability, it’s knowing the tools that can help.
3 sites for keeping track of time
Time zones, holidays and time math can be a real challenge in our global business world. Here are some handy sites to help.
Land the job you really want
It’s the perfect time to create a new job or reinvent the one you have now. Here are some steps to take toward your dream job.
Tasty treats for tricky interviews
Knocking on a hiring manager’s door can feel unnerving, especially when self-doubt creeps in and you’re afraid of being dished ghastly tricks instead of treats. These strategies will help you maneuver through loaded questions and sell yourself confidently.
Ask the veteran: How do I write a reluctant thank-you note?
Question: “I’ve been asked to write a thank-you note to one of our clients who put the company through hell recently. How do we grit our teeth and write a pleasant paragraph that won’t seem disingenuous?”
Ask the veteran: How do I tell my co-workers they’re triggering my anxiety?
Question: “I haven’t shared my mental illness diagnosis with my co-workers or my boss. But there are things my co-workers do that can trigger great, almost suffocating anxiety in me. Do you know of a good way I can let them know of the effect they’re having without making my mental health an open book?”
1-Minute Strategies: October ’20
Make a new admin’s first day a little less stressful … You are your neighborhood … Deceitful marketing term of the day: multi-grain … The psychology of office donations revealed! … Did your power ever go out this year? It was probably a squirrel’s fault … Who needs the radio when the road will play music for you?
When conversing, keep people plugged into your message
Holding your listener’s attention is as important as saying your piece clearly and fully—and probably harder to do. Use leading statements to keep the discussion focused on your main message.