Category: Career

Initiative means going above and beyond the status quo while producing and implementing ideas to make things easier or more efficient for you and the people around you. But taking initiative is not easy for everyone. Here are some reasons why and what you can do to overcome them.

It’s easy to create custom signatures in Gmail.

Working from home is going to continue for months out, and for some companies, it will be indefinite. So, it’s time to take a close look at the WFH environment and how you are being perceived by others. Here are 7 best practices.

Anyone who connects to the Internet or another device using Wi-Fi can be hacked. Cybersecurity education is essential to mitigate digital risks. Remember these tips, and consult sites like Cybrary, InfoSecInstitue and Udemy to learn more.

When faced with the prospect of using another office productivity suite of applications, many cry “Foul,” fold their arms and hold their breath. But these days, some offices are not this or that, they are this and that!

Question: It took me nine years of being an admin to work my way up to a managerial level. Now after six years of that, I realize that I was much happier being an admin. When I’m out looking for a job, what’s a convincing way to tell employers that I’m happier with less responsibility, less room for growth and less pay?

Completing a task sent to you via email? Don’t be too quick to say “Done!” … Fun via Zoom isn’t always easy  … Tell your supplies manager you have a special request … What is Kaprekar’s constant? … Getting together during the COVID winter takes creativity … Lock, stock and barrel

Even if you have to deny a request or can’t help someone, you want people to know they can depend on you for support and assistance. Here’s how to say “No” without alienating people.

How do you move from being a lost-in-the-crowd employee to a head-turning dynamic executive or administrative assistant?