Our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant. Educating management about the administrative role. Champions for the administrative profession. Trailblazing Your Way to Career Success//highlights from Brandi Britton’s session (OfficeTeam). The Proactive Administrative Professional//highlights from Chrissy Scivicque’s session. MORE

Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. Having a high EQ comes in handy in today’s workplace, especially for administrative professionals. Eighty-six percent of workers said when a colleague doesn’t control his or her emotions, it affects their perception of that person’s level of professionalism. MORE

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? Many people think of professional certifications as a tool for financial gain. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) MORE

When I was asked to speak at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I was ecstatic. It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. And in my nearly 20 years around the administrative staffing industry, I had heard only fantastic things about the conference. She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. MORE

Welcome to April, a month that can change your career if you’re an administrative professional. We love this time of year, it’s time to shine the spotlight on our favorite office professional, you, the assistant. While we serve the administrative profession all 365 days of the year this is the month that you get a week of recognition, or at least a day. Just a few of the experts who are looking forward to joining us: Brandi Britton, OfficeTeam. MORE

Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. Is Your Company Failing At Recognition Guest Post by Officeteam (4/14/2015). MORE

by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam. This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. Chances are your boss will be pleased to get the additional administrative support. MORE

April 14, 2015 / PRNewswire / — With Administrative Professionals Week ( April 19-25 ) approaching, many members of the office support team will receive special acknowledgment for their contributions. But opinions are divided between employers and their staff on what constitutes effective employee recognition, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. ” OfficeTeam offers five tips for managers when recognizing staff : 1. Say thanks. About OfficeTeam. MORE