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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

Success

For example, in the early 2010s, one Ottawa-based employee tried to push back against a concerning payroll system, but was told she “wasn’t being a team player.” She adds that though the employees can take action, it’s really on the leaders to create a psychologically safe environment for team members to air concerns.

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How to Maintain Your Company Culture Past the Startup Stage

Success

One answer is that as the company payroll increases, they cannot have a personal relationship with every employee and they lose sight of what’s happening below them. Creating systemic and regular channels for communication is non-negotiable. Being socially aware requires empathy, or the ability to understand the perspective of others.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Managers and executives also value assistants who know how to use accounting, payroll and HR applications.

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Three Tips - Preparing for Economic Recovery

Small Business CEO

Others enter the data into payroll, into project tracking systems and then again into client billing systems. Identify contracts and negotiate rates before they automatically renew. Tags: Economy & Environment economic recovery productivity recession recovery. A lab order is faxed in.

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Evaluating Benefits 101 – Comparing Premium Costs is Just Not Enough

Small Business CEO

The current business environment is a difficult one. More importantly, an outsourced HR vendor brings consolidated purchasing power to their negotiations with insurance companies. This fact presides in every business environment, good or bad. At times there may be a glut of applicants, but the best talent is always in demand.

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