On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

Here's a story I did for Gannett/USA Today on what to do if you're interested in moving into the management ranks. Managers often are portrayed as incompetent nincompoops or royal jerks who should be locked in their cars and never allowed to interact with human beings again. People often forget that managers have managers," he says.

Skills 100

Skills OfficeTeam Confidence Salary 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 22, 2012

While the basic duties still stand—taking messages, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings—executive assistants are also often put in charge of supervising other clerical staff, reviewing incoming memos, and even conducting research and preparing statistical reports. The highest paid in the field work in Santa Fe, N.M.,

2012 100

2012 AEAP Postal Service Administrative Professionals 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Having a second language is not only beneficial to your company, it can lead to salary increases of up to an extra 3.8% It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. The Confederation of British Industry found that 74% of employers look for applicants with conversational ability in a second language.

Learning 100

Learning 2013 Medical 2012 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Employment opportunities and salary. In fact in the US a recent report found that only 24% of employers planned to increase their staff numbers.

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2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Think of it this way: Would you like it if someone were trying to get a glimpse of your last performance evaluation, or was dishing the latest dirt about your spat with a manager? Workers have been fired for everything from discussing salaries to gossiping about romantic relationships.

Gossip 100

Gossip Salary Filing Legal 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Each month, you may anxiously await the reports that provide the numbers that help you manage your business.  You might have interest income, rental income, and investment income along with your business income or salary. Investment income will only include the time you take selecting your investments and managing your portfolio.

Lifestyle 100

Lifestyle 2005 Payroll Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100