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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. In honour of it now being 2013 I´ve got 13 things I think we can expect to see in the year ahead. With the assistant role now encompassing so many varied tasks we should expect to see a rise in training for assistants in 2013. Role diversification.

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Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development is Important but Few Plan to Invest in Them

Office Dynamics

Survey: Few CFOs Plan to Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development for Their Teams. June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Not developing new skills. MENLO PARK, Calif.,

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Competition for talent is fierce, but employers edge away from pay to attract people

Workplace Insight

For the second consecutive quarter, median basic pay increases are expected to be 3 percent which means they are sustained at the highest level recorded since the report series started in its current form in early 2013. Pressure on pay could ultimately feed into higher prices for products and services.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

Office Dynamics

We pursue excellence through diligence, training, development and by seeking out high-quality learning. We learned about Foundation Competencies; just as skills competencies support the administrative world, so do Pillar Foundation Competencies support the 5 Pillars. Day 1 dawned with a blazing sun and bright early heat.

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6 Ways To Feast On Learning

Office Dynamics

I decided to pull out this Monday Motivator from 2013 because it is a favorite of mine, still holds true and in fact, I believe it to be truer than ever before. Since I wrote this in 2013, I have expanded my mind to the worlds of: Focus instead of multitasking. What can you learn from them to enhance your own communication skills?

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Is hoarding an office behavior that really needs to be corrected?

Office Dynamics

by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on DECEMBER 5, 2013 7:25AM. We’ve all been trained to get rid of this stuff and keep things tidy for the sake of… well, what?” – Rod, State Comptroller’s Office. Organizational Skills Professional Image Time Management' in ADMIN PRO FORUM. appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. 2013 Conference On Demand ­– 2. I achieved that by the time I was 25. More important than diplomas are performance and reputation.

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