BMT Office Administration
JULY 3, 2023
That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. A dizzying amount of paperwork goes into hiring a new employee, including background checks, applications, offer letters, job applications, and more.
On The Job
APRIL 20, 2009
Because while the human resources department may have provided you with two days worth of training and given you an employee handbook as thick as the Trenton phone book, you've just screwed up in a way you never imagined: You ate at your desk. Welcome to the pitfalls of being the new kid on the block. How were you supposed to know?
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Ian's Messy Desk
JULY 28, 2010
Get a single notebook and use it to record notes, phone numbers, web addresses, ideas, to-dos, etc. Create a list or binder of regularly referenced material, such as phone numbers, and keep it accessible in a desk drawer. Schedule filing time at least once per week. To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week.
Success
MARCH 14, 2023
Put down your phone. Try putting your phone out of sight (and touch) for 10 minutes of uninterrupted productivity. Start a life handbook. It allows you to better communicate your new idea to a group of investors or sell yourself in the interview of your dreams. Practice gratitude to improve yourself.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MARCH 22, 2013
There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? Needless to say, I was also terminated.
On The Job
APRIL 20, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 20, 2010 5 Important Rules for New Employees No one forgets their first job, just like no one forgets their first love. They feel like the other person is intruding on their time.
On The Job
OCTOBER 28, 2009
I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. That includes, she says, anything introduced into the work environment with personal handheld devices such as smart phones, which can show videos or photos.
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