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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

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Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Why You Need It . There’s a Webinar for That.

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What I Learned From 450 Revolutionary Assistants in Las Vegas

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It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. We’re all fortunate to have training pioneers like Joan and her team in the corner for administrative professionals.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

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by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam. This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Seventy-eight percent of administrative professionals said their managers have asked them to help with event planning , the most of all areas.

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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Just because that’s what it’s called doesn’t mean the training is especially relevant or unique. Have you purchased other training from the organization in the past and, if so, was it worthwhile?

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The Revolutionary Assistant Facebook Live Recap with Joan and Jasmine

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Be taken seriously by management. Educating management about the administrative role. Trailblazing Your Way to Career Success//highlights from Brandi Britton’s session (OfficeTeam). Why become a revolutionary assistant? Communication challenges assistants have with their executive. Courageous conversations.

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

On The Job

Here's a story I did for Gannett/USA Today on what to do if you're interested in moving into the management ranks. Managers often are portrayed as incompetent nincompoops or royal jerks who should be locked in their cars and never allowed to interact with human beings again. People often forget that managers have managers," he says.

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Thank you for joining our Admin Blog-a-thon, what’s next?

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Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift. Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Is Your Company Failing At Recognition Guest Post by Officeteam (4/14/2015). Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015). 4/15/2015).

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