For many executives, one key to their success is no secret: It's their administrative assistant, a new OfficeTeam survey confirms. Nearly all of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. Among those supervisors, more than 4 in 10 reported their assistant's contributions are very important. The vast majority of respondents also felt support staff should be recognized on Administrative Professionals Day (April 24), a 25-point jump from a similar survey conducted in 2005.
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Is your work place culture "people friendly"? Most people leave a company because of the people in it - not the company itself. We all expect our staff to be productive and efficient and good team players. And they may be. But if they're not happy - take a look at your company culture - because unhappy staff will spread discontent like a cancer. Some won't even do this - they'll just leave.
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How many times have you had an idea, but slammed the door on it saying, "That won't work" or "That's crazy"? As children, we were taught and actually encouraged to be creative. Strangely enough, as we continue through the educational process, creativity becomes discouraged. We are encouraged to "think outside of the box," as long as we remain enclosed in a "larger box."
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If, like me, you forget certain things you have to do, and then remember them the minute before you have to do them, then keeping a journal is for you.You don't have to write pages and pages. In fact, you can write as much as you want, or as little as you think is necessary. Keep a record of the times and dates of tasks, appointments, meetings, and deadlines - anything you need to do on time.You can also keep records of things like your impressions...
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Seamless, the leading service for ordering delivery and takeout from more than 12,000 restaurants in the U.S. and U.K., today released findings from a recent survey evaluating the importance of food and perks on employee happiness, office mentality and productivity, client relationships and recruitment.
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We are all used to the fact that products have their own brands, as do companies. The question is, are you aware of the importance of building your own personal brand? This means: what you stand for, what you represent and what you bring to the table. Being clear about your branding can help you in many situations, be it a career change, building your own business or developing your reputation as an employee.More
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What To Do When Your Boss Is a Butthead
I've never worked for a boss I didn't like or respect. Sure, some were better than others, but I never considered quitting my job because of a bad boss.
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Toxic Emotions In The Workplace
When you are dealing with a work-related issue and your very best judgment along with your reasoning and evaluative processes become clouded, dismantled, or hijacked by your emotions the choice and/or action you take may not be the one you really wanted to take.
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Seven Basic Rules Of Networking For A Job
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 5 percent of job seekers obtain jobs through the open job market which consists of help wanted ads, the internet and print publications.
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How Do You Know Whether You Are Overworked or Overwhelmed?
What is the difference between being truly overworked and a feeling of being overwhelmed? more…
iPad 2 - Best Apps for Note Taking and Organization
Let's take a look at some of the most popular apps that promise to get you organized in one way or another. more…
The Top 10 Most Awful Corporate Gifts
To the receiver, gifts convey a good deal about the gift giver. Really think about it, when you have been given a present that you really felt was truly appalling, exactly how did you view the individual once they gave you the awful present? more…
How To Decide Whether To Give Event Schedules To Your Attendees Or Not
The question that comes up a lot regarding events is do I or do I not give attendees a schedule? The question to answer is why would you not give a schedule out?
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5 Best Team Building Events For Your Company
Most companies turn to team building exercises to encourage employees to work together. Here are five great ways to get your employees working together as a team. more…
The No Problem Problem
I've lost track of the times I've been told in someone's positive or naïve thinking mode, "No problem," only to have the non problem become one.
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Soft, Real Soft - Managers Need a Full Skill Set, Not Just Hard Skills
"People don't quit their companies, they quit their bosses." How many times have you heard that phrase? It's rare that a corporate entity of any size upsets an employee so much that they feel quitting is the only option
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Myths And Mysteries Of Taking Minutes
4 Tips for Everyday Google Doc Users
Google Docs are used today by a wide range of users. Those who rely heavily on it for different reasons will find the following tips very useful. If you are one of them, read on!
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Professionals Behaving Badly: Professionalism Is Dead
We all experience a wide range of emotions in the workplace. For example, we may at different times feel angry, disrespected, sad, enraged, rejected, hurt, hopeless, and/or betrayed. more…
What Is the Best Dropbox Alternative?
Today, many IT companies rely heavily on cloud computing. Here are few more alternatives to Dropbox, apart from the infamous MS SkyDrive, Amazon S3, and Google Drive.
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Fantastic Tips To Prepare For A Vacation From Work
Preparing at work for your vacation involves more than just getting rid of clutter on your desk.
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How To Create An Efficient Work Space
One of the biggest challenges today in the workplace is keeping organized. Time is money, and if you or your company is poorly organized, you are wasting money. Creating an efficient workspace is based on a few different strategies.
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Typing Correctly To Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is very common for people that type frequently while they work. It is also common for people with jobs that require a lot of repetitive movement with the fingers, hands and wrists.
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