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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. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. Facilitators.

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

All Things Admin

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. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. Well, this is a tough one.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

Put every PA on a shared distribution list and ideally a closed SharePoint site for sharing information such as training & seminars. Create a PA Calendar of relevant Internal & External PA Events for e.g. internal and external networking opportunities and information on approved trainers & ad-hoc training/conference days.

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Review of Our Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2010

Small Business Labs

  The Shift to Contingent Workers Turns Employees into Entrepreneurs :  If anything, the shift to contingent workers (part-timers, temps, contractors, freelancers, etc.)   We won't have the final data on this for another couple of quarters, but I'm confident this forecast will prove to be correct.

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. Well, this is a tough one.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. With a subscription ($19.99

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