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Category: Advancement

5 reasons for admins to hire a corporate coach

By working with a coach, an admin can gain new insights, identify areas for improvement and develop a plan to achieve their goals. This can lead to increased productivity, better team dynamics and improved leadership skills, all of which can contribute to an admin’s success.

Promote admins to higher management

During this period of tight labor availability, HR professionals and leaders are confronting an ongoing challenge with hiring, retaining current staff and confronting low morale and deteriorating workplace culture. To help solve the problem, often companies need to look no further than their own administrative staff for a golden natural resource for talent acquisition.

How to be proactive at work

Proactive people take action in anticipation of the future. They look at what they can control and do what is in their power to produce desirable outcomes. Someone who is proactive does not wait around for things to happen.

Volunteer work: Good for the résumé?

Volunteer work shows that you have energy, curiosity and passion for the world around you. If you’re unsure if your volunteer work should be rĂ©sumĂ© fodder, the editorial team at Indeed.com has identified three situations where including volunteer work on your rĂ©sumĂ© is strategically advantageous.

Branch out your career path

Don’t freak out if your boss asks, “How do you want to grow?” She may be throwing you a curveball, but she’s also giving you an opportunity to participate in a conversation about your professional development, says confidence coach Steve Errey. He offers three suggestions.

How to collect strong job references

Seeking out others to give you references is a normal part of the job hunting routine. And though you know it shouldn’t be a big deal, it can somehow be the most stressful part of the process. Don’t sweat it. Here are a few reminders (and reassurances) about handling this step.