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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

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Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. And to quote Liam Neeson in the movie “Taken,” regularly interacting with a wide range of personalities inside and outside the company requires “a very particular set of skills.”

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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. Lastly, take the initiative.

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Is Your Company Secretly Failing At Employee Recognition?

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Survey: Three in 10 Workers Think Their Employer Is Ineffective at Showing Appreciation to Staff. But opinions are divided between employers and their staff on what constitutes effective employee recognition, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. About OfficeTeam. MENLO PARK, Calif.

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Are You Making These Social Media Mistakes

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5, 2016 / PRNewswire / — The advice “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” holds especially true in today’s digital age, suggests new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. PRNewsFoto/OfficeTeam). View an infographic of the survey findings about social media mistakes.

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Thank You For Being A Friend

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Survey Reveals Employees Most Thankful for Friends at Work. 20, 2013 -- At work, as in life, people get by with a little help from their friends, a new OfficeTeam survey shows. OfficeTeam highlights five small shifts professionals can make to be happier at work: Socialize with coworkers. About OfficeTeam.

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

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Survey: Nearly All Executives Say Their Assistant Plays Important Role in Their Success. April 17, 2013 - - For many executives, one key to their success is no secret: It''s their administrative assistant, a new OfficeTeam survey confirms. About OfficeTeam. MENLO PARK, Calif.,

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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.

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