Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Budget Management 
Office Dynamics
APRIL 26, 2016
Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. Think about part time studies to add to your qualifications. Take the initiative.
Bonnie Low Kramen
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. In 2021, it is widely known that assistants are the backbones of companies and the right arms to their managers. Oh, and bullied by managers and peers? Yes, they do.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 12, 2018
Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! My hours were reduced and benefits lost.
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