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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. If in 2012 you did not attend any events or training sessions then you should speak to your manager or HR immediately to get something booked for 2013. I wrote a blog recently on useful apps for assistants which you can find here. Social Media.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. I was wondering about career path.

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What happened to customer service at Sears?

Service Untitled

The entire history of Sears is way beyond the scope of today’s blog post, but a short summary of Sears has its roots dating back to 1886 when the founder, Robert Sears began selling watches in Chicago. billion in 2012. Can Sears be saved? Customer service begins with employees who want to be working and doing their best.

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An Tan Tiri Mogo Dan

Brilliantly Better

For instance, when I was having heavy problems in my own business, like clients not paying, stretching the business beyond my means or employees leaving for better salaries, I was always resorting to some sort of personal mantra. © Dragos Roua for Dragos Roua , 2012. Sometimes it was “everything will be allright, I just know it”.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

It costs a company 6-9 months of an employee’s annual salary to replace them. That number has increased from age 42 in 2012. When she was hired, her manager said she would be on track for promotions and salary increases but in three years, she was overlooked numerous times. What’s Stopping Us? That is just for one person.

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

Success

So although more money doesn’t necessarily make you happier (see the discussion of salaries below in “Happiness Roadblocks”), more happiness just might make you more money. Writing your blog? This article was published in May 2012 has been updated. Oh, and they have more sex, too. Absorbed in the favorite part of your job?

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