Assistant Plus - DossiersRSS AssistantPlus.behttp://www.assistantplus.beDiscover our 'Apply now!' modulehttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/641727http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/641727AssistantPlus.be has recently acquired an online application tool: Apply Now ! Manage your applications online Save your CV(’s) online Receive tailor-made vacancies in your mailbox tha...Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:06:01 +0200Use your assets!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/453377http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/453377As someone aged 50 or more, you dispose of a number of valuable qualities. And it’s always a good idea to highlight these qualities in your letter of motivation, resume, or during the job interview...Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:12:53 +0100Drunkenness at workhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/387563http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/387563How do you deal with a situation like this? An employee with a drinking problem is unpleasant. It not only disturbs colleagues, causes friction and makes people feel uncomfortable within the team ...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:17:19 +0100Working for a younger bosshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/387175http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/387175How do you cope? Chances are that some time during your career you will have to come to terms with the fact that your manager is younger than you. According to a 2004 study conducted by the U.S. F...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:20:54 +0100Applying for a job when you’re over 50http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386786http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386786Look on the bright side! Applying for a job when you’re over 50 is quite a tour de force in itself, and one not made any easier by the various prevailing prejudices about more experienced workers....Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:34 +0100Time credit for those over 50http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386785http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386785A look at the special right to reduced working hours.   As someone who is over 50, you have the opportunity to reduce your working hours to a 4/5 or half-time job. This right has no fixed duration...Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:59:43 +0100Legal retention periods for documents in Belgiumhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386398http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/386398How long should I keep official company documents on file? This overview consists of common series and file types that must be retained for a specific period of time within the organisation for l...Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:00:17 +0100FAQ: What is a C4 and what can I use it for?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/317343http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/317343An overview! What is a C4 document? The C4 is an official form that is presented spontaneously by the employer to the employee upon termination of employment. This document is not only handed ove...Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:50:05 +0200Administrative retention periods http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/316953http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/316953This overview consists of common series and file types that must be retained for a specific period of time within the organisation for administrative reasons. Please note: these retention peri...Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:14:53 +0200The ins and outs of ending an employment contracthttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/310389http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/310389Make sure the rules are observed! Being fired does not mean that you will end up on the street from one day to the next. Even if you want to leave your job, you can’t just do so without any warnin...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:47:02 +0200Resignation Letterhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294528http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294528Below is a template of a resignation letter: Template: Resignation letterFri, 02 Oct 2009 16:36:02 +0200Dismissal with immediate effecthttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294527http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294527Below, you will find a template for the dismissal of an employee with immediate effect: Dismissal with immediate effectFri, 02 Oct 2009 16:18:09 +0200Dismissal due to company policy violationshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294216http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/294216Below, you will find a template for a dismissal of an employee due to company policy violations: Notice of termination due to policy violation.docFri, 02 Oct 2009 15:51:40 +0200Internet use at workhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/259343http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/259343Is your employer allowed to control it? The Internet is part of day-to-day business for most companies these days. For most of us it has also become a virtually indispensable part of our lives at ...Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:06:48 +0200The 20 most important job interview questionshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/258956http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/258956Be prepared for them! Not all job applications are the same, but they do often have similarities nonetheless. When it comes to interviews, for example, there are a number of questions that are alw...Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:38:10 +0200Request for exemption from work notice period http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/236202http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/236202Hereunder a template for a request for exemption from the mandatory work notice period: Template: Request for exemption from work notice periodThu, 13 Aug 2009 16:12:26 +0200All meetings need minuteshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/235437http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/235437The ABC of taking minutes and why they are so important What are minutes? Meetings are a part and parcel of business life. It is therefore useful to get into the habit of making a written report ...Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:45:55 +0200Manage your priorities …http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/234659http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/234659… and make time for yourself! The secret of efficient time management lies in managing your priorities, not your time. But what exactly is meant by this? Let's outline the situation: you are a ver...Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:47:33 +0200How to structure your cover letterhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/210351http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/210351A good CV is not the only way to convince an employer to give you an opportunity to interview. The cover letter is just as important as it gives you the chance to explain why you are the right cand...Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:02:09 +0200IBAN en BIC numbershttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/208418http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/208418What are they and how do you make sense of them? The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) are a standardized way to identify bank accounts in Europe and make the...Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:31:21 +0200New employee welcome letterhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/204187http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/204187Below an example of a new employee welcome letter: New employee welcome letterFri, 17 Jul 2009 09:21:11 +0200What on earth should I wear?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/192345http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/192345Tips on avoiding wardrobe disasters! Looking good isn’t something you should regard as important only in your free time. A stylish outfit is much appreciated in your professional life, too. The pr...Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:41:41 +0200Changes in parental leavehttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/191562http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/191562What has happened with paternity and maternity leave? A number of changes came into force in April 2009 relating to paternity and maternity leave. We take a look at who these changes affect, what ...Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:45:31 +0200Administrative steps following graduationhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/188495http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/188495You’ve you just graduated? Then go through the following steps to ensure that you don’t overlook anything! The first steps are mainly administrative: you need to register as a job-seeker as soon a...Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:14:54 +0200Tools to manage your mailboxhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/179086http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/179086Have trouble keeping your mailbox organised? We have a number of free online tools that can help you put some order in those e-mails! Sort you mails according to priority ClearContext helps you...Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:46 +0200There’s not enough on my CV!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/176492http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/176492Put all your cards on the table and convince an employer. If you’ve just graduated it’s quite normal for your CV to still look a little bare. But then how can you compete with other candidates who...Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:23:52 +0200Young and unemployedhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/176491http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/176491The Flemish Employment Office’s (VDAB) youth work plan can help you! Around 70,000 young people under the age of 25 do not manage to find a job. This is the target group of the Flemish Employment ...Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:50 +0200Bonuses and Perkshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175318http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175318What do we get on top of our salary? Your salary is more than the amount of money you are paid each month. It also includes a range of bonuses offered by your employer. Some of these are part of a...Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:07:48 +0200Searching for your ideal job – be preparedhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175316http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175316Know what you’re looking for Before you start your search for the perfect job, there are a few questions you need to know the answers to. Because it is only by knowing yourself that you will know ...Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:48:50 +0200How does a selection bureau work?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175315http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/175315A glimpse behind the scenes will help with your application! By the time you visit a selection bureau they will already have carried out a great deal of the work involved. In consultation with the...Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:42 +0200Tips for successful job application and interviewhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/171491http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/171491Get a new job in no time! You have been invited for an interview: don’t behave like a sheep on their way to the slaughterhouse! Bring to mind all the positive qualities that your potential employe...Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:44:15 +0200Does this new challenge suit me?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/171490http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/171490Ask yourself the right questions to get the right answers.. Changing jobs is not that simple. Even the most interesting offers have their less positive sides. Here is an overview of the things you...Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:03:29 +0200Make a quick comeback!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/159569http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/159569Returning to work after having a baby Fifteen weeks maternity leave (in Belgium) does not suit all women the same. For some it seems too long, whilst for others it is much too short. The fact is t...Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:09:20 +0200Convince the person you’re talking tohttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/152224http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/152224How proactive use of language can help you. Setting boundaries, making priorities clear and coming across positively. It isn’t always easy to convey this correctly. The tips below will help you ho...Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:59:45 +0200What is your body language saying?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/152223http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/152223More than half of our message is in our body language! 55% of the message we convey is body language and 38% is tone and intonation, with words accounting for barely 7%. So it’s very important to ...Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:03:14 +0200Your country of destinationhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147610http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147610Before you leave on holiday, we advise you to inquire about the situation in the country of destination. The website of the belgian federal government gives an overview of the most important trav...Fri, 29 May 2009 11:33:53 +0200Travel Documentshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147608http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147608Be prepared! Passport and visas Is your passport valid for the whole duration of your journey? Do you have the visas you need? Your airline will verify this during check-in and c...Fri, 29 May 2009 10:59:33 +0200Travellers to the USAhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147607http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/147607New compulsory online registration for travellers to the US: ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Most passengers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program need a vali...Fri, 29 May 2009 10:40:50 +0200The perfect meeting minuteshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/143360http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/143360What requirements should be met for well drafted meeting minutes? Meeting minutes are read by a wide range of people and are often also used as working documents. Their layout and style is therefo...Mon, 25 May 2009 15:19:34 +0200Checklist to welcome new colleagueshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/128966http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/128966Use this handy checklist to give new colleagues a warm welcome. Welcome checklist for new team membersWed, 13 May 2009 10:52:37 +0200Personalised Out of Office messageshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/128572http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/128572Automatic replies when you’re away Read this article with illustrations (PDF document) What is it? Using the AutoReply option in Microsoft Outlook®, you can automatically send messages to speci...Tue, 12 May 2009 16:12:51 +0200There is life after redundancy!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/127006http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/127006Being dismissed does not necessarily need to be a negative experience. Have you recently been made redundant? Don’t worry; it happens to the best employees. We try to provide answers to the most...Mon, 11 May 2009 14:10:42 +0200Cycling through Belgium's orchardhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/123558http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/123558Heaven in pink The Haspengouw route takes you through Borgloon and Sint-Truiden, a gentle, hilly area filled with castles, idyllic orchards and murmuring rivers. In spring, you cycle through orcha...Fri, 08 May 2009 14:58:02 +0200Walks: From the Sablon to the Marolles and backhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/120066http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/120066Source: www.brusselsinternational.be So close and yet so different, these two districts are a real gold mine for art lovers, collectors or bargain hunters. It is also overflowing with an infecti...Tue, 05 May 2009 12:29:18 +0200Brussels Gourmet Trailhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/119292http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/119292Source: www.brusselsinternational.be As an ambassador for Belgium, that king of pleasure – chocolate – appears adorned in all its glory in the shop windows of the craftsmen of chocolate-making....Mon, 04 May 2009 16:40:40 +0200Brussels Comic Book trail http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/119291http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/119291Source: www.brusselsinternational.be I n the immediate post-war period, the rise of two children’s magazines shook the publishing world in Belgium before sending shock waves through the rest ...Mon, 04 May 2009 16:28:51 +0200Time out in the countryhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/118904http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/118904A ride through the Kalmthoutse Heide! In northernmost Flanders, among small green villages, lies what remains of the original moorland: the Kalmthoutse Heide. An ideal place for a relaxing cycling...Mon, 04 May 2009 15:05:24 +0200Are you entitled to unemployment benefits if you resign from your job?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/118508http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/118508If your job really doesn’t appeal to you anymore and you’re unable to stay motivated, you can consider handing in your notice. However, be prepared and check beforehand whether you will be entitled...Mon, 04 May 2009 11:23:18 +0200Inappropriate conduct in the workplacehttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/113921http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/113921What can I do as a victim? The law for the protection of employees against violence, harassment and inappropriate sexual conduct in the workplace has been in force since 1 July 2002. What does thi...Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:53:51 +0200Letter to unqualified job applicantshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/92399http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/92399Templates to use when writing to unqualified job applicants: Letter to unqualified job applicants Rejection after job interview.doc Rejection after job intervi...Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:10:11 +0200Notification of a pregnancyhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/77936http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/77936Inform your employer of your pregnancy with a letter and a medical certificate. Send your letter as registered mail or hand it over in exchange for a receipt. Notification of a pregnancyFri, 27 Mar 2009 16:20:13 +0100Smart Archiving: A step-by-step planhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/53654http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/53654How do you set up an (electronic) archive? Maintaining an archive is one of the tasks that you will often have to deal with as an assistant. You are the management’s anchor, their support, because...Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:06:40 +0100Exchange rateshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/52502http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/52502How much is the euro worth? Exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so a simple currency convertor on your desk will probably not always suffice. Fortunately, there are more than enough sites on the ...Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:30:41 +0100Museums in Belgium, an overviewhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/42092http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/42092Soak up some culture! Belgium counts many museums. Every big city has quite a few of them, each one with its own specific characteristics. We provide you with an overview of the most important mu...Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:53:07 +0100Converting temperaturehttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/42088http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/42088Fahrenheit or Celsius? Temperature is expressed differently in various parts of the world. The two most common are Fahrenheit and Celsius. But what is the difference between them? To calculate te...Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:41:02 +0100How do you view yourself?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27494http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27494Work on your self-esteem and grow both personally and professionally! How you view yourself is extremely important in life. A bad self-image can make you very unhappy and negatively influence you ...Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:45:55 +0100The benefit of time managementhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27493http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27493Spend your time on the right tasks. What do you spend your time on? Research shows that half of working hours are spent on informal activities such as e-mail, telephone calls, small tasks, and cha...Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:34:15 +0100Processing and sending post - how do you do it?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27487http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/27487Useful tips to make processing the post pleasant. bpost has various products and services which can help you process and send your post more easily and efficiently. Here are a few tips & tric...Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:26:33 +0100Outplacementhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4500http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4500What is it and how do you use it? If you are over the age of 45, work in the private sector and are suddenly dismissed; your employer is obligated to offer you “outplacement.” What is outplaceme...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:34:32 +0100The dos and don’ts for writing a cover letterhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4495http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4495What should you put in a cover letter? What should you avoid? A good CV is not the only way to convince an employer to give you an opportunity to interview. The cover letter is just as important a...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:27:51 +0100Tips for the ideal CVhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4492http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4492Make your CV perfect and unique A CV is your business card on the job market; therefore, it is important that it is clear and to the point. Your CV will determine whether or not you will be chosen...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:24:20 +0100A warm welcome for new employeeshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4480http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4480Help new employees feel at home on the first day. The first day is crucial for a new employee. After all, you don't get a second chance at a first impression. Moreover, it’s often the case that ta...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:07:04 +0100Efficient minute-takinghttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4478http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4478Take minutes quickly and efficiently without missing a single detail. The minutes form a report of everything that is said during a meeting, acting as a record for attendees to refer back to. It i...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:04:59 +0100Business traveller's checklisthttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4470http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4470Planning a business trip efficiently. Before you start planning a business trip, it is extremely important to know how long the trip will last. That's because the number of things that need s...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:55:58 +0100Convenient services from De Posthttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4458http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4458Some services offered by De Post to save you time and money... One of the assistant's tasks assistant is to deal with the post. For outgoing post, De Post can lend you a hand. A summary of the o...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:32:02 +0100International paper sizeshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4440http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4440This document provides a handy overview of all international paper sizes:  International Paper Sizes A Series Code Dimensions (mm) A0 1,189 x 841 A1 8...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:58:38 +0100Time zoneshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4435http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4435Here a file with an overview of the different time zonesSun, 01 Feb 2009 19:46:33 +0100What is time management?http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4430http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4430Are you able to arrange your agenda well and are you a time management expert? Research suggests that half of working time is spent on miscellaneous activities such as e-mailing, phoning, rush job...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:36:16 +0100Managing e-mail efficientlyhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4422http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4422Don't let your inbox rule your life! How can you manage your e-mails efficiently? Here are a few tips. Filter your e-mails Draw a distinction between spam, e-mails from colleagues, from extern...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:49:26 +0100Communication: A step-by-step plan http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4410http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4410What steps should you take when developing your company’s communication strategy? Well begun is half done, according to the Greek philosopher Aristotle. This is also true in communication. A well-...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:58:00 +0100SMART – setting your communication objectiveshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4409http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4409The backbone of every communication plan The foundation of a successful communication project is a clear answer to the following question: "What do we want to achieve with the communication in thi...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:52:03 +0100External communication channelshttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4407http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4407Select the appropriate channel for every message! External communication is much more than just websites or advertisements. The following list highlights the most important channels of external co...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:42:25 +0100Key tips for written business communicationhttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4293http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4293How can you communicate honestly and dynamically with your colleagues? Clear communication within a company is not something that can be taken for granted. Internal newsletters are very important ...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:25:23 +0100Ten tips for a greener officehttp://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4141http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/4141Small initiatives can result in massive savings for your company and will help you be more environmentally friendly. Here are just a few ideas: 1. Drop a degree Wear warm clothing Make sure your...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:47:47 +0100Every tree matters!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/2269http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/2269Fight paper waste with colleagues. We often don’t think about the amount of paper we use. There are however, some small steps you can take to save both trees and money. Before printing, ask yourse...Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:31:12 +0100Green Office Info!http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/2268http://www.assistantplus.be/httpdocs/index.php/en_GB/library/show/id/2268What is the impact of all your hard work on the environment? We have to pay more attention to the environment, there’s no doubt about that! But, how do our choices over seemingly small issues impa...Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:18:19 +0100