Administrative Assistant's Update - sample

December 2017

Focuses on the training and development needs of admin professionals and features topics such as hard skills (software competencies, writing, communication, filing) and soft skills (teamwork, time management, leadership).

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7 Administrative Assistant's UPDATE Guidelines for holiday giving at the office By Julie Blais Comeau It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is the perfect time to show your gratitude. Before you start spreading good cheer, avoid jingling bells of gifts gone wrong by following these guidelines. 1� Respect culture and policies� Your company's and that of those whom you are giving to. When in doubt, find out. Inquire to your HR representative or call theirs. What amounts are accepted? What gifts are forbidden? What must be documented? 2� Consider all the messages your gift conveys� The gift, its wrapping and the note, they all matter. Just like your business card or what you wear, what you of - fer, how you offer it and how it looks, should be in line with your role, your brand, your values and those of your employer. 3� Don't offer a gift to your boss� In most work environments buying a gift for the boss is a no-no. Corporate gift giving usually goes downwards. When offering upwards, it could be perceived as a quest for favours. Bottom line, your gift to the boss is doing a good job and meeting expectations, all year round. If you insist, offer a group gift with all team members or take the time to write your gratitude and holiday wishes in a card. 4� When singling out a helpful colleague, offer discreetly� Do so privately, away from the office, during a lunch or coffee break. 5� When participating in organized gift giving, follow all the rules� Don't spend less or more than expect - ed. The Grinch and Richie Rich are fictional characters. Their behaviours have no place at the office. Don't buy gag, personal or fragrant items. Stay clear of alcohol. These gifts could offend, embarrass or put you and the receiver in an embarrass- ing situation. As you know, it's the thought that counts, not the gift. Holiday gift giv- ing at work is about recognizing the people that make your work life easier and more enjoyable. Most importantly these tokens of appreciation have exponential powers in demonstrating your gratitude and contributing to workplace harmony. Happy holidays! Julie Blais Comeau is Chief Etiquette Officer at etiquettejulie.com, dedicated to teaching the interpersonal skills necessary to professional success: client service, business etiquette, international protocol and cultural intelligence. She is a professional speaker, author and media collaborator. Align your brand with your career vision. Book your free First Impression Needs Analysis with Julie julie@etiquettejulie.com and shine at work in 2018. The result of multiple people participating in the creation and review of your workbook will often result in the creation of a better workbook, which in turn creates better engagement with the community of users you publish it to. Arnold Villeneuve Arnold Villeneuve has over 25 years in the computer technology and services industry working with standalone and networked microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe systems. He has been an author and Instructor with Learning Tree International since 1993, where he has developed seven courses for instructor-led, computer- based training, and e-learning initiatives. Julie Blais Comeau Learning Tree offers practical, real-world training in today's most in-demand skills, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, project management, leadership and professional development. Visit www.LearningTree.ca for more information. Excel workbooks – Continued from page 6

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