1-Minute Strategies: July ’23
Professional certifications and social media … group gatherings for emotional well-being … ergonomic office equipment … editing and replying in attachment previews
Category: Career
Beware dress codes with gender-specific rules
If your dress and grooming code includes gender-specific requirements, you could be courting a sex-discrimination lawsuit.
YouTube videos, reusing content and dropdowns in Google programs
Trimming YouTube videos in Google Slides, repurposing files in Google Docs and creating dropdowns in Google Sheets.
The downside of being the ‘indispensable’ admin
In my work as an empowerment teacher, I know anger often is a product of feeling stuck in a situation in which we feel little autonomy and freedom to create change. Here are four suggestions to empower admins as managers demand a return to the office.
Showing your value: Creating a ‘brag book’
Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words when performance review time arrives? Create a “brag book” of your wins as they occur. You will always be ready to show your value to the organization in concrete terms.
Pay equity: Still a long way to go
U.S. Census Bureau figures reveal that women make about 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. Pew Research reports that college-educated Black and Hispanic men earn roughly 80% of the hourly wages of white college-educated men.
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.
1-Minute Strategies: June ’23
8 traits of an effective executive assistant … Preventing “tech neck” … ChatGPT
Analysis paralysis? 4 tips for making better decisions
Your ability to make sound business decisions swiftly—even when they involve ambiguity and risk—is a major factor in your ability to guide and manage a successful team. Here are some simple ways to help you make better decisions.
5 tips to support transgender employees in the workplace
Transgender people are under attack. They often experience discrimination, harassment and a lack of understanding, including from their work colleagues and bosses. As an employer, it is important to create a safe and inclusive environment for all employees, including those who identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming. Here are five steps you can take.