6 admin workplace trends for 2016
48% of senior managers said #1 on the list had the greatest impact on administrative professionals’ jobs in the past year … and it’s only getting more intense.
Category: Career
Workplace tips for millennials
The workplace can be hard to navigate for millennials, especially when you’re working to dispel common myths about your generation. Here are some ways to disprove the common misconceptions and advance in the workplace in your 20s.
Enjoy conferences without attending
Sometimes, you can’t make it to every conference in your industry, but that’s OK; you can still stay involved.
4 ways to combat secondhand stress
New York Times best-selling author Shawn Achor and former national CBS News anchor Michelle Gielan report: “Researchers Howard Friedman and Ronald Riggio from the University of California, Riverside, found that if someone in your visual field is anxious and highly expressive—either verbally or nonverbally—there’s a high likelihood you’ll experience those emotions as well, negatively impacting your brain’s performance.”
Maximize your coaching experience
According to Dawn Pons, the leader of North American executive development for EY (formerly Ernst & Young), “Coaching now is about fine-tuning the talents of people who’ve been identified as rising leaders.” Here are some tips for excelling in the coaching experience.
How to get better, and more, contacts
As more people experience frequent job changes, it’s important to have a large personal network you can call on to help you, says Karen Wickre, a self-proclaimed connector and networking guru. Here are her tips for building great contacts over time.
1-Minute Strategies, Dec. ’15
Follow the two-block rule … Never explain something when you can show it … Use your commuting time to prepare for the day ahead.
Feeling underutilized at work?
You’re not alone. According to a new survey from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50% of support staff said they have skills that are not being tapped at work.
5 ways to give great customer service
Economic developer Cheryl Scott reminds us of timeless principles that help us lay a solid business foundation by keeping the customers first.
Step up and take initiative at work
Have you ever felt punished for taking initiative and tackling a problem on the job? If so, you’re not alone, says productivity consultant Laura Stack. Don’t let that stop you in the future, though. Instead, consider who you may want to consult before you act again.