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

All Things Admin

Anticipating a medical leave, Lá Shawn Sandifer crafted an administrative procedures binder to ensure continuity in her absence. I was preparing to go on medical leave and would be gone for at least eight weeks. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the most frequent types of these files are: Medical records for paperwork related to: Personal medical information. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

Success

After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related. So today, though I can proudly afford specialized medical or wellness services, therapy or to take an unpaid leave of absence, the majority of people in my community can’t.

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How to Say "No" to a New Position? Very Carefully

On The Job

I had been hired to run a medical magazine, but within the week my new boss took me out to lunch. "I The business writing background he referred to had to do with covering tax reform on Capitol Hill. It was the reason why I jumped at the chance to run a medical magazine. I really want this medical magazine job.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more. Besides that, your confidential medical records will let you know if any team members have disabilities that you need to consider when planning and assigning tasks.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

Success

Or the physician who returns a prospective patient’s call on a Saturday, spends 20 minutes on the phone discussing symptoms, and then shares a private cellphone number with instructions to call back if further medical advice is needed. The prospect is now a patient and has referred dozens of friends. Here’s an example: “Hi, I’m Jenny.

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16 Rich Habits

Success

They understand that you can learn and educate yourself only by listening to what other people have to say. The more you learn about your relationships, the more you can help them. Rich Relationships can help you find a better job, refer new business to you or open doors of opportunity. Avoid toxic people. Don’t give up.

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