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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Appropriately assertive.

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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

Workplace Insight

The Respondent further said that they were concerned that her “ability to input in management strategy meetings and be involved in in-person collaboration will also be negatively impacted”. The Claimant brought a claim in the Employment Tribunal against the Respondent.

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

Ideas.Ted

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. Build relationships with them so you can better collaborate together and advocate for each other. When they are speaking, listen and be fully present. Microaffirmation #8: Amplify their voices.

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How DreamWorks Teaches All Employees to Flex Their Creativity Muscle

On The Job

DreamWorks would not have believed this accountant's assertion that he's not creative. Regardless of what they do, employees are given training on how to pitch their ideas successfully. We want them to be able present that solution to a group of people who might not be computer programmers or accountants.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Be present in your manager’s email signature.

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