New app connects co-workers for lunch
Sociable employees of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. never have to eat lunch alone, thanks to a new mobile app that connects co-workers who might otherwise never meet.
Year: 2013
1-Minute Strategies: Oct. ’13
Keep your phone calls focused and productive … Grab your in-flight meal from the hotel desk … Show the world how many people “like” you.
New insight into what motivates us
The carrot-stick method of motivation might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Studies find that motivation needs to be tailored to an employee’s personality type. Chad Brooks reports some recent findings.
Delegate without guilt
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could say to a co-worker, “I know you don’t report to me, but I need you to drop everything and do this for me?” Well, with the right approach, and knowing how to ask, maybe you can.
Should you let your peers’ mistakes slide to teach a lesson?
Is it helpful to let a co-worker screw up a project to teach her a lesson? And if you think not, how do you deal with a colleague who insists on letting others make mistakes to show them the folly of their ways? That’s what one reader recently asked on the Admin Pro Forum.
Confessions of a Remote Worker: Part One
It’s been over a year since I went remote and I now consider myself a semi-expert on the entire remote working gig. At the very least, I can offer up lessons learned to help you, the next remote worker, who is looking for practical advice on how to make working off-site a positive, productive experience.
Nice raise, smaller paycheck: What now?
Q: “After being promoted and given a raise, I discovered that I was actually making less money. Because I am now an executive assistant, I have been reclassified from hourly to salaried. This means that I no longer receive overtime, so my take-home pay is less than before. How should I approach my manager about this?” Better Job, Less Money
Survey finds admins aren’t happy
The segment of U.S. workers least satisfied with their jobs includes customer service representatives, office support supervisors and executive administrative assistants, according to the results of a survey by Monster.com.
The power of positive experiences
Jill Nelson is founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists, the nation’s No. 1 small company to work for, according to Fortune magazine. She is widely celebrated for her innovative approach to company culture, so we reached out to learn more about how she creates powerful and positive employee experiences at her virtual receptionist firm.
Do you know what the ultimate commodity is?
It’s time, of course. If you suffer an injustice at the hands of a co-worker, remember that each minute you brood over it is another minute that person is stealing from you. Do you really want that precious time to go into a jar marked Voluntarily Surrendered, Lost Forever? Draw a hard line and move […]