Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. In 2021, it is widely known that assistants are the backbones of companies and the right arms to their managers. Oh, and bullied by managers and peers? Yes, they do.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. Feeling underutilized?

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. John Truong, managing director and attorney at Alliance Compensation & Litigation Lawyers, says his firm takes this approach. “We Account for employee distractions.

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