In the world of administrative support, one skill stands out as indispensable: the ability to work effectively with all types of supervisors, even those who may seem chaotic. Navigating this topic can be challenging, but it is crucial to be prepared to effectively work for executives who others may consider difficult to work for, rather than being blindsided.
It is not uncommon to work for an executive who feels above everyone else and talks down to others. While organizations should make a greater effort to replace these types of bosses, they are a reality in the workplace and sometimes you must speak up for yourself. Here are some ways to respond if you feel that your executive is belittling you at work.
Streamline your paper filing system … should you do your boss’ personal errands?
Managing both of your calendars can prove especially challenging as it can easily get confusing trying to keep track of items and not miss or skip over important meetings, tasks or events. Here are 10 ideas to consider when working on improving your calendar management.
For some employees, hearing words of praise is better than a cash bonus—and such praise is a key reason people want to stay in their jobs. Yet many managers can muster up such phrases only during annual reviews … if at all. Here are 10 key ideas managers should consider when offering positive feedback to employees.
Here are eight ways to step up your email game and inspire those around you to do the same.
Motivation is a somewhat tricky concept. Different factors drive each individual. Here, we look at a range of employee motivation strategies that encourage employee engagement, hard work and job satisfaction.
People like to be noticed and appreciated. Employees receive an immediate motivational boost when a manager or fellow team member offers positive feedback, a compliment or words of thanks. Build a company culture where leaders and staff members alike recognize the talents and efforts of others frequently and genuinely.
Forty-five percent of participants in a recent ResumeBuilder.com survey of more than 1,500 business leaders said their company currently offers etiquette training. An additional 20 percent said their company plans to offer etiquette training in the future. What topics might be beneficial to cover? Here are a few to consider.
As an admin, your politeness and clarity in email and business communication is not just a reflection of your professionalism. Failure to express yourself properly can lead to legal vulnerabilities for you and your employer.