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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

Every person in every industry is expected to operate at the top of their game and the same is true for executive and Assistant teams. Regardless of your industry or the size of your business, everyone feels the pressure of rapidity. Our world is a much different place than it was when I began my career and the stakes are high!

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question.

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Join the “Worklife Line” Chat – Beginning Monday, July 19, 7 pm CST

The Office Professionals Place

Poverty is stranger to industry. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

The Office Professionals Place

For example, in the sales industry the Pareto Principle says that 80% of a company’s sales are due to 20% of the sales staff. Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

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10 Ways to Enhance Your Worklife

The Office Professionals Place

Look for ways to improve your professional development within your industry or field. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Be proactive.

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