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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

”) and the on-site training seminars. “How do you invest in your administrative staff? 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.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did.