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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

Some of the benefits of humor in the workplace include: Increased productivity Better social connection Enhanced team performance and cohesion Decreased burnout More job satisfaction and less complaining Employees taking fewer sick days Humor can even boost chances of getting hired and promoted.

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How can assistants add value in the workplace?

Practically Perfect PA

As usual, we have a packed schedule for 2017, starting with the Assist Conference in February. Sure, I worked on projects that contributed to the success of the organisation but I had many skills that were not used because nobody knew I had them and I didn’t proactively promote them. Assist Conference 2017.

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How to Start Over

Success

We found that they love facing new challenges, and that whatever they’re doing, they bring full engagement, joy and confidence to the experience. You might not have the confidence yet, but you can choose to engage in the journey with joy. Bring curiosity and confidence into the cave, my friend. The issue is getting started.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 there were 22 million administrative support occupation positions recorded in the United States alone! A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant. We are all contributors to that mapping.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. You’re not “self-promoting;” you’re simply sharing information. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

It's time to think about areas where you feel less confident -- or downright clueless -- and begin taking action to learn more. Don't think of it as something that will lead directly to a promotion or pay raise right now, but rather as an investment in lifelong learning that is now required of every worker in every job.

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

Do you wish you were more confident? I’m not sure what is in the air, but assistants everywhere are going through some type of change whether it is losing a job, moving to a new job, promotion or change in their personal life. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. See yourself in a new light, starting today!