A bouquet of timesavers
Here’s a quick gift of tips to get back seconds, minutes, even hours. After all, we’re entering the season that’s more demanding on our time than we ever thought possible!
Category: Productivity
Make the most of the holiday slump
If it’s unusually quiet in your office while you’re reading this, it’s probably the week between Christmas and New Year’s, when most businesses slow down.
P.S. Postscript
Turn up the thermostat if your productivity lags in the winter. When the temperature drops, people type slower and make more errors, a Cornell University ergonomics professor says. The extra money your employer spends on heating may be offset by increased productivity. Soft-sell your idea. If you think your manager will resist an idea that […]
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Dear Personal Report: In the November issue, the article "Do your part to promote health" ad-vised: "And don’t forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze, cough or yawn." Most people assume they should cover their mouths with their hands, but this spreads more germs than an uncovered sneeze, cough or yawn. Pretend that the […]
Pack the room for your next event
Don’t allow low attendance to destroy the exceptional event you organized.
Before tackling that objection…
Do you have a great idea but can’t overcome a "problem" your boss sees with it?
Turn your computer skills into $$$
Employers expect greater computer proficiency from all levels of admin pros than they did only a few years ago, staffing firm reps say. Being able to chip in on assignments involving computer work offers one of the best ways for receptionists to move up.
Carve out time without interruptions
Derail distractions for even an hour and you’ll learn a new skill, or chug through an assignment, much faster. Here’s how.
Schedule ‘face time’ with a distant boss
If most interaction with your manager transpires over e-mail or phone, make sure those rare face-to-face contacts pay off. Here are 5 ways to make it happen …
Build a strong case for flexible hours
Your reputation remains your best argument for persuading the boss to alter your work schedule or sometimes allow you to work from home.