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Mean girl assistants: Dealing with high school office politics

Who's the Real Boss?

From overhearing whispers in the break room with those who want to make anyone’s business their own, to witnessing gossip sessions at others’ desks, and the awkward quietness that falls when you approach the ‘cool group’ having coffee in the company cafeteria. But there is more to it than that.

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Has The Bubble Burst?

Professional Assistant Blog

There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own. Who needs to be productive when the amount of stuff you have to deal with is cut in half? It’s understandable this has come about.

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Retrieve Your Files With Ease

Professional Assistant Blog

We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Invest time in reading the latest industry news. Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare.

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