article thumbnail

13 Key Traits of Strong Professional Relationships

Success

Plus, when you’re the first to offer up something of value, you’re much more likely to have your request for help fulfilled. Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance. Too often, businesses slip into a culture of gossip and phony smiles. This will not build a meaningful relationship. Unique Perspective.

Gossip 321
article thumbnail

Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

2008 100
article thumbnail

6 Easy Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance

Professional Assistant Blog

Here are 6 key strategies to reflect on when you are trying to figure out your own work-life balance: If you are an office type worker, make sure to get up from your desk every so often to stretch, take a break or clear your mind. Even if it’s 5 minutes here and there, it does add up. Try to squeeze it in where you can.

2008 100