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The Return to the Office Leads Many Employers to Offer Office Etiquette Classes

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What’s going on: As employees are asked to return to the office after an extended period of remote work due to the pandemic, more employers are observing a need for etiquette refresher courses, according to Work Life. Another 18% said that they are planning to implement these kinds of training programs by next year.

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Is Generation Z Unprepared for the Workforce or Are Leaders Misunderstanding Them?

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The survey results point to a potential disconnect between the education system, modern culture, and the expectations of the workplace. How it’ll impact the future: The future of work may see an increased focus on soft skills training and development — both within educational institutions and businesses.

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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

Gillie attended my World Class Assistant certification and designation course in Las Vegas many years ago. During our World Class Assistant course, I teach the importance of a Career Portfolio. During the class, I allow time for attendees to create the first hard copy draft of their portfolio. The Gillie Watson Story.

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

Office Dynamics

You have to dive deep within yourself to develop that “World Class” status that executives are looking for in their assistants. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. After all, it’s a competitive market out there! Hone Your Professional Trademark.

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Developing Your “Wow” Factor

Office Dynamics

The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ certificate program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful administrative professionals exude. They are World Class Assistants. This wow factor idea comes from our World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

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It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? . Does Joan offer coaching sessions outside of the World Class Assistant program? It can be a very hard sell.

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