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Assistants as information managers

Practically Perfect PA

Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. In 2013, many assistants still sat in silos in their office. We are our office information managers!

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Why Your Business Should Embrace the Cloud

Eco-Office Gals

At the same time, PEW Research reports that tablet ownership jumped from 3% of the population in 2010 to 34% by May 2013. It’s important to note, though, that when your office does go paperless you will have to find someplace to store your files. Some companies set up elaborate internal servers on site. photo by: FutUndBeidl.

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Administrative/Clerical: Aiming for the End of the Year

Office Dynamics

The fourth quarter of 2013 is fast approaching, so now is a good time to start preparing for the end of the year. Whether you work as an executive assistant or a file clerk, do these things now to reduce your stress level during the fourth quarter. Once the holiday season hits, you may be too busy to prepare for the review session.

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Administrative/Clerical: Will Technology Replace the Administrative Assistant?

Office Dynamics

In August 2013, Japan sent a 13-inch-high android called Kirobo to the International Space Station, where it uttered the first robotic words ever spoken in space. With androids now being sent into space, some say it won''t be long before they start filling admin job roles and filing paperwork at the office.

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