Find morale-boosting ‘vital’ friends
Without a best buddy at work, the chances of your being engaged in your job are only one in 12. So says Tom Rath, author of Vital Friends: The People You Can’t Afford to Live Without.
Category: Career
Making your case for that raise
“Pssst! Did you know that Peter is making $45,000?” Finding out that someone with your title and job description makes more money than you can rattle your nerves. Here’s how to handle it.
Energize your day
Energize your day by leaving work at work.
Getting what you really want at work
If you’re hesitant to seek more flexibility, steel your nerves: You have every reason to seek out the most efficient ways to complete your work at the office and at home. And, even in a tight job market, you don’t have to offer to reduce your earnings to get the flexibility you need. The right kind of flexibility benefits your employer too. For example…
They asked for it; they got it!
“If one word can be used to characterize the new career,” says Barbara Moses, “it is ‘self-reliance.'” She says you must assume that every aspect of your work can improve, network outside of your circle and look for gaps to fill in your company. Here’s how.
Invest in understanding the finances
Sure, you’ve glanced at the organization’s balance sheet. But do you know what all those financial terms really mean? First step: Match the financial terms below left with their correct definitions on the right.
White lies at work?
One in five people admits to lying at work at least once a week. That’s according to a CareerBuilder.com survey. Why do they lie?
Books that are worth your time
You could write a book, right? Well that’s what these authors did—about their admin work. What are you reading these days? Have you read any of these buzz-worthy business books—or others? Give us something to talk about…
Which of your talents need updating?
You’re admired for having the memory of an elephant and the innate ability to put people at ease. But are your skills the ones that employers consider top priority? Do they mesh with changing economic and work environments? If not, hone new talents that will set you apart from the crowd. Start by asking yourself […]
Build a network of helping hands
Admins are helping one another take their careers to the next level. How? With professional development programs created by and for admins.