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Quiet Hiring: Admin Professional Trend

Bonnie Low-Krayman

Despite having to pay current staff additional compensation for the additional work, quietly hiring them still costs far less than having to hire externally. In addition to already having excellent organizational, communication, and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex the following skills.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. The cost is about $30,000. Thank goodness!

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Partnering with an Executive Assistant Staffing Agency: Benefits for Hiring Managers and Organizations

C-Suite Assistants

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Effective EAs are pivot points within virtually every organization—the glue that holds everything together.

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The Workforce is on the Move…and so is Compensation

Bonnie Low Kramen

As COVID took hold, many organizations had to quickly shift operations from onsite to remote work, and many organizations were forced to act quickly to contain costs. Allowing this type of flexibility has its challenges for organizations to contend with – particularly around compensation actions that may be tied to geography or cost zones.

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Accepting a New Job? Be Sure to “Date” Before You Get Married!

Bonnie Low Kramen

Recruiters make an average of 25% of an Assistant’s annual salary as a commission. On a $100K base salary, that means $25,000, which is paid after an Assistant is on the job for 90 days. The employer pays for housing and a fair salary in order to have a try-out. With the support of her recruiter, she increased her base salary.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Because being respected and valued at work is more important than a high salary. Yes, a high salary may provide me with the opportunity to have a cushier life. So you may be thinking, “Does offering training really counterbalance a less than stellar salary?”

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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. So, do professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff? Recommended Resource: Straight Talk About Salaries (Recorded Webinar).