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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

Office Dynamics

Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Why You Need It . There’s a Webinar for That.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

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by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam. This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Seventy-eight percent of administrative professionals said their managers have asked them to help with event planning , the most of all areas.

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What I Learned From 450 Revolutionary Assistants in Las Vegas

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It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. OfficeTeam and I will also continue to do whatever we can to further the charge! Written by Brandi Britton.

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

Office Dynamics

April 17, 2013 - - For many executives, one key to their success is no secret: It''s their administrative assistant, a new OfficeTeam survey confirms. Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. Feature stand-out staff in the company newsletter.

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Holiday Party Do or Don't Attend?

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Check out this recent story from Officeteam on this very subject. OfficeTeam Survey: Attendance Optional at Company Holiday Party, Most Executives Say. Not necessarily, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. Respondents to this question included 856 senior managers whose companies host holiday celebrations.

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Could March Madness Be the Secret to Better Workplace Relationships?

On The Job

One in five managers that OfficeTeam recently surveyed seem to agree, noting that the March Madness of the annual college basketball tournament improves employee morale and engagement at least somewhat. This (setting brackets) is something that is going to happen anyway, no matter what a company may say," Philippe says. "It

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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Furthermore, any company can put a series of classes together and call them a certification program. Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily. for employees who hold the MS Office Specialist certification.