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How to Focus with an “Open Door” Policy (Video)

Eat Your Career

A participant asks: My question is about how to take time for professional development in the midst of a busy work day. We have an open door policy, which is great for building community, but not so great for avoiding interruptions and carving out time for much beyond the necessities.”

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Administrative Professionals Day 2017 Blog-A-Thon Celebration

Office Dynamics

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, Office Dynamics loves to hold our annual Blog-A-Thon for the entire month of April. April is a month that can change your career if you’re an administrative professional. Our Blog-a-Thon in honor of Administrative Professionals is held once a year (April).

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For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services

Office Dynamics

For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services. After more than a decade of work with administrative professionals, it’s clear that their role has evolved and expanded significantly in recent years. By Annabella Caballero, Account Consultant at Seamless.

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How Should an Administrative Assistant Prepare Their Day? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

We are trying to formulate a policy about backing others up when they are out of the office for PTO. We would like to develop a policy that covers our eleven offices to keep things as consistent across the company as possible. Any advice or ideas for a policy would be welcomed. Thank you, everyone! Monday Motivators.

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

Administrative professionals come at procedures from many different knowledge levels. Policy – A rule or guideline set by your company that all employees are expected to follow. Keep your procedures up to date. Need help powering up your procedures project? Avoid using technical jargon if possible.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation. Leave Policies: Information on types of leave available (e.g.,

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Travel Planning in a Pandemic? Here’s What You Need to Know

All Things Admin

Travelers headed to one place may enforce mask mandates; another may leave it up to the individual. Many of these restrictions change daily, so it’s difficult to keep up. If all else fails, pick up the phone and call the local officials. But not all policies are created equal. Visit state and local websites.

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