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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. She’s best known for her award-winning blog, which has inspired millions of moms in more than 160 countries.

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10 Tips for Planning a Successful Event

Jen Lawrence

Create a Planning Committee. The planning committee should consist of co-planners and decision-makers. The first will be for the planning committee and include a meeting schedule and status update communications. Play the “What if” game with the planning committee and create a list of genuine concerns. Happy Planning!

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Succession Planning For Your Executive Assistant Team: What HR Leaders Need to Know

Worxbee

Developing talent internally is much better bang for your buck than headhunting and other hiring and training activities. Without succession planning and bringing up skilled employees internally, your company becomes another player in the battle for talent. Then there’s the cost of training someone new.

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had a few mediation and arbitrations to set up and telephone calls to schedule with clients, but the bulk of my work was preparing documents on time and reminding the lawyers I worked for what needed to be done and by when. I managed a Senior Leadership Team meeting as well as the Board of Directors' and all of its Committee meetings.

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A day in the life: Katrina Wardell, EA at Dropbox

Practically Perfect PA

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Mills College in International Politics & Economics and a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin in International Development. This will mean managing budgets, assisting with internal communications, organising global events and loads more! What would you do if you were not an assistant?

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event. Have a sub-committee for the catering/venue (if the event is not going to be held at the company), another sub-committee would be for entertainment. This is a chance for you and your committee to be creative.

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