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Simplify Your Filing System and Retire Your To-File Pile

All Things Admin

When was the last time you made an effort to catch up on your filing? Many times, we struggle with filing because it feels overwhelming, we’re not sure where to begin, or we don’t have an easy system in place. Filing can be inconvenient and time consuming. But there are ways to simplify your filing system. Last month?

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. Here are two examples of this.

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How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications

Eat Your Career

For example, PACE is a certification for administrative professionals provided by ASAP. When you obtain your certification, you agree to follow a specified code of ethics, which includes being honest about the learning activities you report. Personally, I also like to report as I go.

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The Anatomy of a Procedure [Infographic]

All Things Admin

Although most administrative professionals understand that they should have a procedures binder, many still don’t have one. Once you have your template, print out several blank copies, punch three holes in each page, and keep them in a file folder within reach of your workspace. But it doesn’t have to be!

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Simplify Daily Tasks with Technology

Office Dynamics

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. Trello is more than a place to organize lists. Free to get started.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.), Project Management: Procedures for managing projects, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting.

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Administrative/Clerical: Aiming for the End of the Year

Office Dynamics

Whether you work as an executive assistant or a file clerk, do these things now to reduce your stress level during the fourth quarter. Now is also a good time to start gathering the information you will need to create tax reports come January. Follow the SMART model for creating goals.

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