Good SOP manual/BAD SOP manual
Let’s look at some good examples of SOP manual techniques … and some bad ones.
What’s your Strife Number?
Sit down right now and think of how many people you work with who you genuinely dislike. Calculate that number as a percentage of everyone you have regular contact with in the office. There’s your Strife Number (because you can never have too many silly artificial metrics in life). If the number is 30 or […]
8 keys to success as an admin in a law firm
You don’t have to be a lawyer or a paralegal to work at a law firm. Legal offices and partnerships rely on great assistants and support teams to keep them running smoothly. Whether you’re considering a position at a law firm or already work in a legal environment, here are some ideas and principles to keep in mind.
Need someone to make a decision?
Approach him or her in the morning. “Decision fatigue” is a very real phenomenon affecting people who have to grapple with an ever-increasing number of choices. And it’s more likely to strike at the end of the day.
Choose just the right word
Learn the difference between five similar pairs of words.
Getting therapy through your phone
Therapy apps can be a cost-effective and convenient alternative to the scheduling and cost problems of traditional counseling methods. Here are just a few of the apps now available.
’Tis the season to advance your career
Did you know the holidays can be the perfect time to boost your career? Between gift-giving and office parties, there are plenty of opportunities to get people to remember who you are and where your career interests lie. Here are a few potential opportunities.
Might they be nudging you out the door?
In a recent AARP survey, nearly two out of three workers 45 and older said they have seen or experienced age discrimination on the job. Here is a list of some sneaky excuses companies can use to push you toward retirement.
The Anonymous Admin vs. creeping cardboard
I have begun to notice some strange behaviors afoot.
1-Minute Strategies: January ’19
Set an Outlook reminder for February 1 … Did you notice November’s “unch” day? … Add these three words to your vocabulary … Great coffee moments from movies and TV