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Revealing the Contrasts between Assistant and Office Management Roles

The Office Management Group

Whether it's managing schedules and diaries, handling correspondence, or organising meetings, the assistant is the backbone that keeps the stakeholders who need that support focussed on their day job. In typical workplaces, an assistant often embodies adaptability, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills.

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I help Gen Z students with time management. Here’s what you need to know about entering the workforce

Work Life

Master interruptions and multitasking In school, steps are taken to minimize interruptions in the interest of supporting learning. Think about what tech worked when you were a student and look for corresponding, if updated, solutions that can assist as you enter the working world.

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

The demand for highly-skilled, tech-savvy, multitasking administrative professionals who perform business and personal tasks has become so great that a new position is trending—the Executive/Personal Assistant (EA/PA). What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity.

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Employee Listening Strategy And 10 Ways To Build One

Vantage Circle

Don't multitask or get distracted : During a 1:1 meeting, giving the employee your full attention is important, and avoiding multitasking or getting distracted by other tasks or notifications. Avoid focusing solely on negative feedback, creating a demotivating and discouraging atmosphere.

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Keep forgetting things? Relax (no, really)—these tactics for improving your memory can keep you calm, too

Work Life

Three situations when you’re more likely to forget—and what to do about it When multitasking: This one feels obvious. Multitasking is a major culprit when it comes to memory issues. Studies show that most people are not good at multitasking, despite thinking otherwise. You can’t remember something if you aren’t paying attention.

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31 Ways Successful People Increase Their Productivity at Work

SnackNation

Corresponding through social media, text messages, making phone calls and emailing, ranks as the 4th biggest workplace distraction behind food and bathroom breaks, and talking with coworkers. You’ve undoubtedly heard that multitasking is detrimental for productivity at work. Put your phone on silent. Focus on one thing at a time.

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Executive Assistant vs. Administrative Assistant: What’s the Difference?

SnackNation

Responding to emails sent to the company account (AA) vs. routing correspondence for one specific person (EA). Arranges travel, accommodation, itineraries, and all correspondence related to arrangements as needed. Multitasking to strategically complete important to-do items while balancing small tasks. Administrative Assistant.