Office Dynamics

JANUARY 6, 2016

Outspoken billionaire and founder of Virgin Airlines Richard Branson once said that employees come first in a company, even before customers. For both customers and employees, it is the experience of the company that defines perception. There is one caveat of warning with an open-door policy. Acknowledge the Total Experience.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Environment International Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2017

These can be anything from a switch in employee health insurance to a total company shakedown. Who is behind all of the new policies? Often it is a fear of the unknown that paralyzes company personnel. When they have to deal with workplace changes, it can become the perfect source of employee complaints and disgruntled comments.

Gossip 100

Gossip AT&T Management Policies 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In today’s fast paced marketplace of commerce, it becomes ever more difficult for customers or clients to distinguish between companies offering the same services and products. However, one distinction rises to the top: a company’s core values and ethics. Start immediately. No matter what the past, start now.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Policies 2011 Goals 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

Administrative professionals play a critical role within companies – one that demands a great deal of organization and skill across a wide range of areas. In many cases, they are even the de-facto cultural ambassadors for their companies. Calculate how much you can save with Seamless.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Expenses Business Cards 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In today’s fast paced marketplace of commerce, it becomes ever more difficult for customers or clients to distinguish between companies offering the same services and products. However, one distinction rises to the top: a company’s core values and ethics. Start immediately. No matter what the past, start now.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Policies 2011 Goals 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

BYOD is a trend that supports employees with policies of use their own mobile and laptop devices in the workplace or at home in order to complete company related projects. This is a problem that plagues office workers regardless of whether employees are using their own devices or company owned laptops and mobile devices.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Finance Purchasing Policies 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Tonya showed a company philosophy of collaboration and team building, showing a P&G commercial featuring “you’ll never walk alone,” which was a very popular hit commercial. The key policies and practices centered around whether they treated administrators differently than other employee tracks, and should that practice be done?

2011 100

2011 Administrative Professionals Salary Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2015

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks of the year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my training company, Office Dynamics, back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Did you know Administrative Professionals Week is April 20 – 24?

Gifts 100

Gifts Administrative Professionals Training Policies 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2015

They notice that you stand out in the crowd of other administrative assistants in the company. Your executive may have an open door policy, but he or she still needs private time to get their assignments done or even just respond to emails. They will want you. This will help you prioritize especially if you have multiple managers.

Calendars 100

Calendars Training Policies Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Adaptable is letting go of previous routines for company policy and open to new, more practical solutions. Flexible is the active willingness to cross lines where necessary to contribute to the completion of a project within its deadline.

Filing 100

Filing Policies Interviewing Environment 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Adaptable is letting go of previous routines for company policy and open to new, more practical solutions. Flexible is the active willingness to cross lines where necessary to contribute to the completion of a project within its deadline.

Filing 100

Filing Policies Interviewing Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Making meetings more sustainable, or ‘green,’ is all the rage and venue owners and companies alike are designing their spaces with sustainability in mind. It’s no secret that the workplace is leaving behind old customs and adapting more flexible policies, such as non-traditional working hours and interactive work environments.

Environment 100

Environment Meeting Planning Policies Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2012

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks all year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my company back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? Avoid talking about work. Give them special flex time.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Policies Training 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

First, you should know your company's gifting policies. Where should I begin when looking for a gift for my boss? The old rule was that you never bought your boss a gift, but the office dynamics have changed over the years. Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all. So if people do give gifts, how much should I spend?

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Gifts Expenses Holidays 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2010

First, you should know your company's gifting policies. Where should I begin when looking for a gift for my boss? The old rule was that you never bought your boss a gift, but the office dynamics have changed over the years. Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all. So if people do give gifts, how much should I spend?

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Gifts Expenses Holidays 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2012

The company is dedicated to its dream of helping people achieve lifelong well-being. a Fortune 100 health solutions company. Working to create a culture of engagement, Bonnie leads the company in transforming human capital into a winning competitive advantage for Humana. Hathcock, Senior Vice President.

Health 100

Health 2005 Medical 2010 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

An administrative assistant recently received a group e-mail sent to a broad audience, asking for substantive feedback on a policy manual. A new assistant was hired to work at a Fortune Ten company. The admin went to the author and asked whether she could proofread and copy edit the document, to the requestor’s delight.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Equipment AT&T Skills 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

I went out to dinner with the customer last night even though our policy states ‘no’”. His company phone bill was way outta whack. “In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I How much was being used for his side job with real estate?”. “Is

Resume 100

Resume Expenses Policies International 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

I went out to dinner with the customer last night even though our policy states ‘no’”. His company phone bill was way outta whack. “In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I How much was being used for his side job with real estate?”. “Is

Resume 100

Resume Training Expenses Policies 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 1, 2012

As the company has grown from $1.2 Debbie has over 20 years of experience in the administrative field. She joined Cisco Systems in March, 1991 as the executive assistant to John Chambers, then Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations. billion in annual revenues to $22 billion, her responsibilities have grown together with Chambers’.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Mentoring Confidence Policies 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2009

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks all year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my company back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week starting April 20? Avoid talking about work.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Policies Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2009

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks all year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my company back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week starting April 20? Avoid talking about work.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Policies Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2010

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks all year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my company back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Dear Monday Motivators, Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? Avoid talking about work.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Copyright Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2010

This happens to be one of my favorite weeks all year – and not just because I was once an assistant myself before I founded my company back in 1990. This depends, of course, on your employer’s policies and project deadlines. Dear Monday Motivators, Did you know it’s Administrative Professionals Week? Avoid talking about work.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Gifts Copyright Training 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

Finally, your role is being seen as truly relevant in an organization to the point where organizations are calling Office Dynamics in to help with everything from hiring standards and special recruiting policies for APs, title recommendations, career options, succession planning for EAs to serious training and development.

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals Temping 2010 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

Finally, your role is being seen as truly relevant in an organization to the point where organizations are calling Office Dynamics in to help with everything from hiring standards and special recruiting policies for APs, title recommendations, career options, succession planning for EAs to serious training and development.

Management 100

Management Administrative Professionals Temping Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2013

To find out what benefits are eligible for each position, job-applications.com suggests you apply online with your ideal company. The security and savings of a good insurance policy can save you enormous sums of money every year, which is what makes them so attractive to job applicants. Life insurance coverage can be a complex matter.

Policies 100

Policies Health Finance 2013 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The IAAP recommends checking with your company''s policies on gift-giving first, and then recommending gifts that aren''t overly intimate or overly expensive. Some great gift ideas for the office include: Gift cards for every day items, like coffee, online bookstores, or office supplies.

Gifts 100

Gifts IAAP Holidays Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

We have an established anti-harassment law with teeth in it, specific policies and guidelines in place, along with ongoing awareness training and, most importantly, swift consequences for poor behavior. If bullying behavior is tolerated, the company is damaged from the inside out by chewing up its people. Employees can take heart.

Administrative Professionals 172

Administrative Professionals Self Esteem 2017 Environment 172