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Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

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Andrea also serves on the Employee Housing Committee for the hospital to find creative solutions for providing staff with affordable housing options. Last month, Andrea was awarded the 2023 American Society of Administrative Professionals Impact Award for her problem-solving, resourcefulness, and dedication to enhancing staff morale.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Shelagh Donnelly is the founder and publisher of Exceptional EA ( [link] ), an online resource for administrative professionals that’s read in more than 130 countries.

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What’s Your Space Style Preference?

All Things Admin

If someone needs a charging cord for a Nokia flip phone, a half used typewriter ribbon, or minutes from a budget committee meeting circa 2006, chances are good that the Saver has it. In a direct contrast to Minimalists, Savers save everything on the premise that they might need it someday.

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Looking Forward in 2011

Laughing all the Way to Work

For example, our senior leadership team review financial statements each month at the first meeting after the 10th business day, and each year they need to set the annual budget in February to bring to our Board of Directors. As well as business items, I put things such as the All-Staff Appreciation Breakfast and the Christmas Party.

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