3 soft skills you can’t skip
While you can find many classes that focus on technical skills in the workplace, it’s the soft skills that we’re often left without training on.
Build positive co-worker relationships
Building positive relationships with your co-workers is the key to a good work environment, writes Carol Williams for iMindQ.
Outlook calendar: Beyond scheduling
There’s a gold mine of information in your calendaring data, whether you use Google, Outlook, Lotus Note or GroupWise.
6 lessons you can learn from startups
High productivity levels are the key to a successful business, no matter the size. Nina Bjornstad for ITProPortal writes that it’s time to let technology do the heavy lifting so we can increase productivity and get back to work.
Get aggressive when the company is changing around you
Q: “My office will probably be closed by the company sometime next year. I would like to continue my career here, so I’m quite willing to relocate. However, I don’t know how to get the attention of anyone in corporate management. I have assisted several corporate employees with special projects, and I believe they would describe me as conscientious and reliable. I also have many ideas for streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. How can I find another position within the company?” Job in Jeopardy
Learn to quit saying maybe
For those who don’t like to say no, saying maybe can be a crutch, writes Dan Rockwell for Leadership Freak. Here are some reasons to avoid maybe.
The problem with working sequentially
It seems like a perfectly natural way to work: When a task comes in, it’s placed in the queue behind the others in front of it, and you finish one thing completely before you start on the next. But this method can wind up painting you in a poor light, as work that would take […]
4 tools to tackle tedious tasks
Many admins no longer see simple tasks as their role and become resentful when a request comes their way. So, what to do?
Negotiate like a pro
In a negotiation, neither party holds all of the cards, writes Michael Mamas for Entrepreneur. With the right approach, you can excel in your negotiations.
Life as an admin in the nonprofit world
While working on her master’s degree in public health at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., Olivia Lane was eager to get more public health experience.