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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! The “Traditional” Role of the Administrative Professional Has Shifted In the past, admins have been responsible for things like customer service, accounting, and data entry.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

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In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. Gone are the days when their responsibilities were confined to maintaining org charts and existing processes.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

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As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. Tip 4: Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing There’s a difference between training someone and mentoring someone. Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce.

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10 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Admin Team

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Administrative Professionals Week (April 24 – 30, 2022) is an excellent time to show your admin team how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, especially as they have weathered the global health crisis of the past couple years. Consider sending them a career development book or a fiction book for their leisure.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

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As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Administrative professionals handle a lot of information each day, so it’s crucial to find the best ways to manage and organize it. Some track things via Slack.

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

Office Dynamics

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Celebrate Administrative Professionals Month with a fresh resolve to boost your writing skills in the next 52 weeks.

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. Be a mentor. Joan Burge.