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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. Later I was recruited by Mr. W – he made it clear that my first priority was to create a highly functioning admin team and to assist him with his management team. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. Facilitators.

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Adapting to professional change shows professionalism and confidence. I worked with an amazing team, flexible hours, great manager, excellent benefits and pay, challenges that provided skills I use to this day, an office with a great view, control of developing procedures and next to one of the best coffee shops!

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

This tool not only empowered her temporary replacement but also showcased her foresight and dedication to her team’s success. Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

It will be especially beneficial for new starters who will get to know key contacts very quickly and feel part of a team sooner than they would without a network which can only be beneficial for the bosses and the organisation. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps.

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Why Everyone Wants Small Businesses as Customers

Small Business Labs

  This fact was highlighted in a letter sent to the management team of Office Depot by the Hedge Fund Starboard. This gives everyone more confidence in their ability to sell and service large numbers of customers. A decade ago relatively few firms - large or small - considered small businesses a key target market.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

However, if the minutes are restricted to those who only attended the meeting, then those team members will only be interested in the actions that arose out of the meeting, plus the very top-level highlights. If they’re being read more widely, it’s a given that you will need to capture everything that is mentioned.

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