Administrative assistant Terri Vanias works for a company that’s feeling the pinch of a protracted recession. For the past couple of years, the company has had to trim the budget—and bonuses. Her company isn’t the only one finding ways to do more with less, even when it comes to recognizing and honoring employees:
Reconnect with someone in your network with these two steps: 1. Don’t pretend that no time has passed. Instead of ignoring the elephant in the room, give the time lapse some rationale. 2. Explain the “why now?” Include the event that prompted you to get back in touch.
Does it ever seem like your newly promoted manager is blindly muddling through the job? Well, she probably is. A recent poll revealed that only one in 10 recently promoted individuals received any leadership training or coaching. If you find yourself promoted—without feeling prepared—here’s a crash course in managing others:
The time to register for those fall-season administrative professional conferences is now. As appealing as they look, though, are they worth the cost and time investment?
Consider whether you want to be remembered for the colors you wear vs. what you contribute at the office, says communications pro Barbara Pachter.
Make any decision-making group more effective by limiting membership to seven … Turn an intention into an action with the power of “when” … Find the volunteer gig that’s right for you …
One of our subscribers was alarmed by our recent article about the job market driving employees to go to extremes to look “youthful.” We agree that all employees should be aware of what constitutes discrimination—and what doesn’t.
Staying focused on one task could be the biggest challenge in the digital era. Tony Schwartz, CEO of The Energy Project and author of The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, believes these six simple steps are the first steps to taking back control of our attention—and our lives.
At your next professional conference, balance the time spent in formal sessions with informal time talking to others in your field. Three ways to reap the benefits of a conference, beyond the tracks:
While many people gripe about their jobs from time to time, few are converting words into action. When it comes to hunting for a better position elsewhere, most of us don’t bother, according to a survey by Accenture.
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