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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

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Sure, having a high IQ is great, but how does your EQ (emotional quotient) at work stack up? Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. Here are five reasons why: In most jobs, collaboration is the name of the game.

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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. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. Event planning. Event planning. Lastly, take the initiative.

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

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A recent OfficeTeam survey finds that 76% of workers say they are not interested in their manager's job. That means you show leadership abilities such as good communication skills, an ability to stay focused on getting things done and a desire to help others to succeed, he says. Hone your communication skills. But hold on.

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

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Can you share your ideas of how to approach my boss with this request?". How have you grown your position? What new skills have you developed? Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. I am Assistant to the President of my company. The first step is to grasp that you need to use a logical approach backed by facts.

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

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Can you share your ideas of how to approach my boss with this request?". How have you grown your position? What new skills have you developed? Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. I am Assistant to the President of my company. The first step is to grasp that you need to use a logical approach backed by facts.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How to Hang on to a New Job

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 24, 2010 How to Hang on to a New Job I know many people hate networking. 3 Ways to Give the Best of Yourself How to Move from Temporary Work to a Full-Time Gig.

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Thank you for joining our Admin Blog-a-thon, what’s next?

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How Well Do You Communicate? Is Your Company Failing At Recognition Guest Post by Officeteam (4/14/2015). How To Do More With Less Effort Guest Post by Adam Timm (4/15/2015). Make Your Boss Look Good [Part 2] (4/10/2015). 5 Ways to Thank the Assistants Who Help You Succeed (4/13/2015). Guest Post by Judi Moreo (4/14/2015).

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