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A "Smelly" Career Problem

On The Job

As a result, more employers are paying attention: An OfficeTeam survey finds that 19% of workers say their companies have scent-free policies. The OfficeTeam research shows that 46% of workers say they keep mum on a smell they don't appreciate, while 17% confronted the person and 15% asked human resources to do something about it.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

Office Dynamics

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. Be known as someone who projects a professional image at all times — an important trait when you’re acting as your company’s representative.

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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. The survey was developed by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals. About OfficeTeam.

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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.) For example, project managers have the PMP certification and Human Resources have SHRM certifications. Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily. That’s a pretty clear and significant benefit!

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

On The Job

A recent OfficeTeam survey finds that 76% of workers say they are not interested in their manager's job. He also suggests it's a good idea to find a more senior manager to serve as a mentor or to lead a project at work. Yeah, who wouldn't want that job? Apparently, a lot of people. But hold on. Hone your communication skills.

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Is Your Company Secretly Failing At Employee Recognition?

Office Dynamics

But opinions are divided between employers and their staff on what constitutes effective employee recognition, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. The surveys of managers and workers were developed by OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals. . About OfficeTeam.