Office Dynamics

MAY 31, 2012

Has it been another week of adventure? A lot can happen between Monday and Friday, can't it? I’d like to focus today on Turning Failure into Success. Failure is a dirty word in the corporate world. And our success-oriented society often makes it difficult for those who fail to adjust. This negative attitude often forces people to take job-related failures personally, even if they had little to do with the actual events.

Confidence 143

Confidence Learning 143

Office Dynamics

MAY 25, 2012

I finally took time to attend my big industry annual conference related to training. It is called the ASTD conference and was held in Denver in early May. I had not been able to attend this event for several years due to Dave’s (my husband) battle with pancreatic cancer. I had remembered it was a large event – 8,000 – 10,000 attendees, more than 290 sessions, and more than 700 exhibitors.

2012 144

2012 Training International Learning 144

Office Dynamics

MAY 20, 2012

If you feel you are on the verge of stressing too much because of your job or even home life, take a step back. You might be burning out. Before it becomes full-blown, take these steps: Find time to play. Even if it means forcing yourself. People on the verge of burnout usually are spending less time with family and friends. They have trouble getting away from the workplace.

Fax 159

Fax Resume Stress Phones 159

Office Dynamics

MAY 13, 2012

Hello, Motivators! I would like to bring up some simple tips that we all know, subconsciously, yet sometimes we need to bring them to the forefront. Remember that you can easily blow your career by losing your cool at work. So know ahead of time what might cause such incidents and think about ways to deal with them civilly and compassionately: You feel left out.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Management UPS 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 10, 2012

Our office supports a local school, Whitney Elementary School. We learned of this school in late 2011 and ever since we have been trying to do things for them as we can. At our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence we recycled supplies from the event and donated to the school along with money the attendees pulled together and our own monetary donation.

2011 116

2011 Learning 116

Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I have been running 100 miles an hour since the beginning of the year and here it is, already May! I ask myself, “Why does time seem to be moving at warp speed?” I am not alone, though, as numerous people I talk to across the country are telling me the same thing. In fact, people are working longer days and still can’t accomplish everything.

Travel 116

Travel Management UPS 116

Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2012

by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 22, 2012 10:52AM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: “Our office lease is ending in a year and we are considering moving. We want to get input from all employees on what they would want in a new office. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to gather information on wants and needs for a new office? If I design a survey, what sort of questions should I ask?

2012 100

2012 UPS Management 100