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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Is Job Hopping Losing Its Stigma?

Office Dynamics

18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Job hopping may be losing its bad reputation, at least among the youngest generation of U.S. ” Driscoll added, “Professionals considering job moves should evaluate not only salary but also where they will have the greatest opportunity to build skills and advance their careers.”

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary. It is an exciting step in the right direction.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

She helped us understand how creating and developing a lasting business connection takes time and skill, and delivered unique tools for surmounting awkward moments, starting conversations effortlessly, and the art of follow up. The two are not only very different skill sets but are not in any way interchangeable.

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Reaping the Rewards of Meaningfulness

Energage

.’ ” Technical training is expected, but often that involves more focus on project and financial management with groups dominated by engineers and scientists. But training doesn’t retain employees if there aren’t opportunities to apply the learned skills. WSSI pays overtime to everyone except top managers.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

We manage our executives; we understand the needs of the company and we manage complicated tasks. According to the 2014 National PA survey conducted by the Office Show 78% of those that answered the survey felt that being a PA is undervalued as a professional career choice. 44% said they felt slightly underpaid.

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