Question: “A woman in our office complains constantly. A couple of us thought she might be depressed, so we suggested that she contact our employee assistance program. However, she didn’t like what the counselor said, so she won’t go back. Times are tough, and her chronic negativity makes everything more depressing. What should we do?” Tired of Listening
Executive assistant duty gives ambitious young professionals a big-picture view of a company’s operations as well as a glimpse of day-to-day decision-making. It also provides exposure to the varying leadership methods, intense schedules and high pressure found at the upper echelons.
Executive assistant, administrative assistant or secretary—whatever the title, you are the ones who keep America’s offices running, even though you’ve taken on more and more work as budgets shrink.
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Having trouble getting along with someone at work? Ask yourself one question: What does this person do for fun outside the office? If you don’t know this one little fact, maybe you need to make more of an effort to see the whole person, not just the part you don’t care for.
Discouragers seem to need to point out others’ flaws, conveniently unaware of their own shortcomings. While you may have to put up with a discourager, you don’t have to follow suit; you have opportunities in your workday to be an encourager.
There are plenty of groups for geeks, but what about end users of Microsoft Office tools? Well, it turns out there are lots of groups around where Microsoft Office users network and get help from one another, both online on platforms like LinkedIn and in person.
Improve your productivity with a few apps … Track word, character counts and other document statistics … Let LinkedIn groups lead to your next job.
Question: “What’s the current view on the appropriateness of hugging at work? On television, I frequently see politicians hugging staff members or celebrities hugging their colleagues. This makes me wonder about proper workplace etiquette. What’s your advice?” Uncertain
January 1, 2013
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Business travel can be tough, but it’s a lot easier when you pack the right accessories for the journey. Find all the tools, tricks and apps to keep life running on the road.
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