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How to navigate office politics in a chaotic workplace
You may not like to think about “office politics,” but it exists in every office. Here are some “insider” secrets and unspoken rules no one else will tell you.
Breathe new life into your workspace
Your workspace is often a hub of activity—a place where you juggle deadlines, manage calendars and keep the wheels of your executive’s day turning smoothly. However, amid the flurry of emails, meetings and endless to-do lists, it’s easy for your office environment to feel clinical and uninspiring. But what if there was a simple, natural solution that could transform your workspace into a more vibrant, rejuvenating oasis? The secret lies in the power of plants.
1-Minute Strategies: May ’24
Project confidence and declutter your desk.
Making your digital deliverables accessible to all
As an administrative professional, you play a vital role in shaping the digital experience for your organization. With May 16 marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s no better time to evaluate how you can make your work more inclusive and accessible to all.
Even a 15-second presentation demands these basics
Never take any moment in the spotlight for granted, even if it’s just to stand up and say your name, where you work and a favorite hobby in order to introduce yourself at a public gathering. This is a moment that shapes the way people perceive you; don’t let it get away from you! Always consider these essentials.
Celebrating the contributions of EAs
Administrative Professionals Week falls on the last full week of April each year. The Wednesday of that week, April 24th, is known as Administrative Professionals Day. This is an opportune moment to pause, reflect and celebrate the invaluable contributions executive assistants make day in and day out. Here are some thoughtful ways EAs can show appreciation for themselves.
Plan unforgettable team-building events
Team-building events can be a hit or a miss. If you ask colleagues about their experiences with such activities, you’re bound to get mixed responses. Team-building can be fun, engaging and beneficial, but poor planning and lackluster ideas are often the downfall of what could have been extraordinary. Here are some options to consider across the country for your next team-building event.
Project-management tech for 2024
The tech-savvy administrative professional knows that “doing your best” may mean changing the way you do your job. Keeping up with what tools are new and cool can seem like a full-time job by itself. Here are a few things to consider in the area of managing multiple projects.
Tech Help—Broken VLookUps
My VLookUps keep breaking because people keep adding rows and columns to the worksheets. How can I keep them from breaking?