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The evolution of today's administrative professional

The Office Professionals Place

In a recent article by The Atlantic, a successful Chicago office manager, Debra Leonard-Porch talks about her professional journey being a part of the evolution. Today’s administrative professional has morphed into a diverse office employee who wears many hats, essentially running the office.

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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

Executive assistants must also possess writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with such computer technologies as word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and database management. But what most AEAP members stress is honesty. "Be Be confident, not arrogant. Be respectful," advises another member.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

As the manager or HR business partner, I implore you to proactively offer these benefits. Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals (AEAP). Admins are the backbone of business operations and are fundamental to the stability of productivity and company culture. The best way to do this is to show them they are valued.