How to handle a tardy colleague?
That’s what one reader asked recently on the Admin Pro Forum. Experts offered their take on the issue.
Edit and proofread your own writing
A second pair of eyes is always ideal, but having to apply your skills without a safety net will always happen at some point.
New technology for booking travel
Elaine Glusac, writing at The New York Times, offers these examples of data-driven travel planners.
Learn about a topic you hate
For us personally at Administrative Professional Today, that topic is algebra. But just for argument’s sake, how would we face it if we had to? When confronted with such an onerous subject, take these routes.
Fun with the giant dictionary: November ’17
In which we open to a random part of a 2,500-page old-school dictionary to discover etymological gold.
Many nights at the museum
Admin Amanda Martin says being part of a small, dedicated staff makes her feel like she’s truly a contributing voice in the organization at the Tempe History Museum in Arizona.
How to regain lost trust
You make a mistake, or even just become the victim of a misconception, and suddenly responsibilities are taken away from you. Not fair, right? Respond this way.
5 ways to procrastinate wisely
So you don’t feel like opening that onerous spreadsheet. That’s OK. Try these idle activities.
Identify your triggers to manage stress
Stress is often best dealt with by doing a little research in advance of its arrival. Consider these tips.
Microlearning gets you the skills
If there’s a skill you’d like to acquire, chances are there’s an online course for you. Microlearning lets you focus on particular knowledge without having to enroll in a semester-long class.