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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

Success

We consider employees our internal customers… we continually ensure we listen to the voice of the customer, and get far ahead of resignations before they become an issue,” he says. Sometimes employees quit because they do not wish to abide by [rules and regulations], such as keeping their cell phones stored away while caring for children.

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The 3 People You Want to Meet at Work

On The Job

Is it the guy who plays on his phone during meetings? Is it the woman who is short-tempered and can be snarky to the intern? For example, you may think the guy who plays on his phone during meetings is also pretty funny. If you want to see where you career is going, look at who you hang out with at work. Good listeners.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Cloud – As businesses make the switch to cloud computing, collaboration between internal team members and external clients alike occurs daily. A computer can’t persuade someone to buy a product or service.

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The art of finding the perfect venue for your corporate event

Practically Perfect PA

The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. After an initial chat with us on the phone, confirm your requirements in writing, and be as specific as possible about numbers of attendees, location, budget, facilities, ambience and anything else your event needs.

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The Time I Threw Myself Off A Ladder

My EA Career

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. As I watched her grab hold of this next rung I still had to quiet that internal narrative that tells me I spectacularly fell off that ladder.

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The Time I Threw Myself Off A Ladder

My EA Career

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. As I watched her grab hold of this next rung I still had to quiet that internal narrative that tells me I spectacularly fell off that ladder.