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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. There are no millennium managers yet. Young Generation.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Managers who do not know how to utilize administrative assistants in new ways. There are no millennium managers yet. Young Generation.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. Find a mentor. Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Tony Alessandra , a communication and sales expert and co-author of the bestselling book The New Art of Managing People. Ask questions of mentors and peers.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee.

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The Power of the Strategic Partnership Whitepaper

Admin Awards

For Kathleen Earley, who recently retired as Executive Assistant to the President and CFO Emeritus at Salesforce and spent 50 years as an Admin, it’s all about staying ahead. Administrative Professionals are often task-focused and manage much of the inbound, says Rob Wu, Executive Business Partner at Google Ventures.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

It’s important to recognize the difference between surviving and thriving, because the key to success is available to those who successfully manage to cross the bandwidth between the two. Others could no longer afford to retire. Single support executive assistants now juggled multiple managers. What’s in a name?

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Right now I just put things on his calendar and order food. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. Do all the things no one has time to do - write a will, set up your 401k and retirement, organize your tax receipts, organize all your car maintenance files, balance your checkbook. Many thanks! I feel your pain.