Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Along with colleagues from the ReWAGE expert advisory group, academics at the Institute of Employment Research at the University of Warwick examined the legal and workplace practices associated with zero hour contracts, along with data covering flexibility, pay insecurity, workers ability to assert their rights and workers health and wellbeing.

Assertiveness 97

Assertiveness Legal Policies Health 97

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience. The list is endless.

Training 100

Training Networking Assertiveness Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

Travel 205

Travel Administrative Professionals Restaurants Assertiveness 205

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

Few would argue against the assertion that the quality of decisions is enhanced by accurate and relevant information, including evidence of which approaches to the task in hand actually work. This is especially so when our decisions involve how to protect people at work so can be literally a matter of life or death.

Health 52

Health Assertiveness Social Media Policies 52

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 8, 2018

Should I report his actions to someone immediately after it happens, or should I wait till I cool down so I get a better perspective and have notes? Of all the programs offered by other training companies that I’ve attended, World Class Assistant was much more comprehensive and intense. ” – Anonymous Admin.

Training 140

Training Management UPS Assertiveness 140

Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

Training Coordinator. For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports. Learn how to run reports and queries, or maybe offer to help creating procedures for others to do the same. Event Planner. Virtual Assistant.

Administrative Professionals 209

Administrative Professionals Skills PowerPoint 2017 209

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects. When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work with in the office.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

come in on Saturdays and had 10 Directors reporting to him. Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. It is not a “check the box” aspect of your career.

Management 100

Management Calendars Assertiveness Administrative Professionals 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2016

Say you have a report that takes you 2 hours to complete each month. Sure, you spend 4 hours this month teaching, but next month, when your Assistant does the report, you save 2 hours. We call it the “long-term time savings.”. Let’s talk numbers for a minute. I’ll just do it myself.”. And the month after that, you save 2 more.

Training 100

Training UPS Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” One reader to Joan’s blog commented, “Many of these job titles overlapped or depended on the level of the person you reported to as well as the actual duties performed. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Adminology.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” One reader to Joan’s blog commented, “Many of these job titles overlapped or depended on the level of the person you reported to as well as the actual duties performed.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Send a note to a manager about their direct report. This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine, a global training publication, and must read for any administrative professional. In a world with so much at stake, if not now, when?

2021 52

2021 2020 Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 52

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

For example, if Joe in another department consistently turns in a monthly report late, you will have a lot more leverage or chance of getting Joe to change if you were to say something like… “Joe, the January report was due on the 18th of the month; I received the report on January 25. Step #5: Select the best time.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

There are several factors that determine how we react to ethical situations including our background, personality, level of training, and most importantly our value system. Additionally, depending on the circumstances of the situation, we might also fear retaliation or judgment, so another factor is fear. Give me an hour.”.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating IAAP Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2016

Let’s say for example that you have to talk to someone about always turning in their monthly report late. “Bill, in October I received your report on the 18th and it was due on the 15th. ” Most people would say, “Bill I always get your reports late.” You will have much more impact by stating.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem AT&T Goals Assertiveness 100

The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in April, the national unemployment rate is at 9.9 Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Truth Hurts.

Filing 100

Filing 2010 IAAP Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In a series of roles within three organizations over two decades, she’s worked with three Board Chairs and been a direct report to four CEOs, one COO, a Treasurer and a couple of Vice Presidents. Shelagh also understands the C-Suite, and how to work effectively with its inhabitants.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to. I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. Progress Report: Day 39 – Traffic Reply 11 dragos June 28, 2010 at 9:16 am Absolutely! During that time the brain searches for the best reaction to that stimulus. And that’s a good news.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40