Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2024

A pro bono bonus: The impact of volunteering on wages and productivity, stresses that these productivity gains would likely be even higher if the voluntary efforts of those in other job roles, as well as the benefits of volunteering to unemployed people, were taken into account. The PBE report, titled?A This is mirrored in the new research.

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Success

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Incompetent coworkers can contribute to stress that poses numerous threats against personal health and well-being. The Peter Principle’ Your hypothetical colleague Diane was recently promoted to account director and doesn’t understand how to do a foundational element of her new role: managing account executives.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Experienced women who guide and nurture the aspirations of the next generation play a pivotal role in ensuring a more gender-inclusive future.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

Under normal circumstances, we’d encourage you to invest in skills-building training opportunities to thank your admins – and that’s still a fantastic idea! Online skills training. There are dozens of virtual training options for administrative professionals to strengthen their skills.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 26, 2010 Could That Promotion Be a Career-Killer? Ive worked with plenty of great reporters who were promoted to leadership positions. Reporters often make lousy leaders.

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On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

They see their managers deal with the stress of their own bosses, motivating workers who don't care about their jobs and putting up with angry customers who call their mothers unflattering names. As the economy begins to improve, chances for promotions into the managerial ranks are expected to increase. Hone your communication skills.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

“Hire virtual assistants who are specific experts,” says Garland, who is the host of ABC’s The Rise to the Top and author of Smarter, Faster, Cheaper: Non-Boring, Fluff-Free Strategies for Marketing and Promoting Your Business. What’s the most valuable thing you get from a vacation, other than the stress relief and time with family?

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ProAssisting Blog

MAY 31, 2010

Once you become trusted, these bosses can turn into mentors who will teach you what they know which then opens up career options for you down the road. Lastly, if you can thrive when working for a tough and demanding boss, when it does come time to either move on or be promoted, usually that tough boss turns out to be your biggest supporter.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Feeling underutilized?

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On The Job

MARCH 6, 2017

They write that their research shows that arrogant employees have poorer performances, create greater stress for others and their behavior is likely to create a “poisonous” atmosphere. Or, an arrogant manager is more likely to keep subordinates in a helpless position as he or she has authority over their promotions or opportunities.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Managing expectations takes skill and practise. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . Unfortunately it wasn’t so simple.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. We discussed it at length and I “have” my boss’ support. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2011

Faced with the stress of layoffs and the anxiety of constantly being asked to produce results, bosses with nitpicky tendencies sometimes have become full-blown micromanagers. Those who were micromanagers before the recession may have evolved into micromanaging Godzillas, wreaking havoc among the cubicles. Avoid going overboard.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Admittedly, this year has been challenging- economically and environmentally.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

In these stressful economic times, it makes more sense than ever that you establish a stronger connection with your boss. Some employees believe that it's the job of head brass to go out and promote a company, to get new business in the door and to project a positive image. Excuse me, but that's just baloney.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

“…Zoomers who never spend a day in the physical office are missing out on the benefits that personal contacts promote…” For many of us in older generations, working from home (WFH) is a relatively new concept brought on by the global pandemic restrictions. Nature can play a big part in calming the mind and alleviating stress.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. But someone had talked, came to our school and talked about executive secretarial school, and it was a trade school and it’s like, well, maybe I’ll, you know, those skills would be great going into college. Based on their skill set and their level?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. The most important thing is to take action and do something different so you can get promoted, get better tasks, that raise, or transition to a different role, dept, company, or industry. Work on your weaknesses.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain. Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I mentored other younger assistants. So, many kudos to you for getting to where you are now!

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. However, you're at a complete loss regarding what to do as the managerial position is highly significant and your manager has repeatedly stressed not to mess it up. What do you do?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

If you can learn to work with them, you have skills that 99.9% They have no/poor communication skills, they lack intra and interpersonal awareness. Perhaps you want to be transferred laterally or to get promoted within the dept to being management again. 3) Have stress reduction and coping mechanisms in place.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 18, 2010

Every Australian wanted less stress and to live free. However, I do not stress as much over minute decisions as I did prior to the implementation of the No-Worries-Rule. If you are able to say this consistently throughout the day, you should be able to feel less stress by day’s end. Don’t Overreact : I know, I know.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. However, you're at a complete loss regarding what to do as the managerial position is highly significant and your manager has repeatedly stressed not to mess it up. What do you do?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

The people leader role can also be stressful. Burnout is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to stress. As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. Set boundaries. Get support.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Find a mentor. Get more training. Don’t gossip at work.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes, I have taken job-specific software classes, classes to learn organizational and people skills, and took computer certification classes which I was not aware I needed coming right out of high school. Again, these are skills I was able to cultivate on the job. Only the usual Microsoft skills. Not particularly.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

But when I’m stressed I wake up around 3.00am with my mind going at a hundred miles an hour and it doesn’t stop until around 5.00am. Coaching- Consulting and Mentoring- plus 40 off for EOFYS Reply Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) June 28, 2010 at 6:21 am Ho ho ho. Melinda | SuperWAHM´s last blog.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Yes, ZERO. The longer specific answer is below.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And for the sixth time, we have done the research to find the 25 most influential leaders in this space: the coaches, speakers, authors, mentors and thought leaders to know in 2022. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Coach, mentor, creator. But this year, there’s more. Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. Elena Cardone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Reduce the stress and annoying things in your life to maximize your happiness. I can only assume you get one, and there is a section about goals, improvements, things you want to learn/change, or some sort of feedback about maybe even getting promoted out. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

I see one of two things, a blogger, who is paid to write content that promotes the services or products of another individual or business (ie. A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&# I haven’t posted in two days&# stress. sell, or b.) James et al.

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