Newsletters – Page 541 – Administrative Professional Today

Smart new tools from Google

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Organizing

Track down and organize already-visited web sites more easily with two smart new tools from Google.

Tie ‘bonding’ activities to core values

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Organizing, Teamwork

Next time you’re tasked with coming up with a good “bonding” activity for staffers, take a cue from today’s event planners.

Getting a ‘tough’ boss to dish out praise

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Managing the Boss, Recognition, Supervising

Some bosses can’t bring themselves to say, “Good job!” Maybe they think they’re too busy. Maybe they don’t know how. Maybe they just don’t believe people need to be told. For those misguided bosses, we recommend The Carrot Principle.

Read minds by watching for body cues

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Nonverbal Communication

Is he giving you an honest answer? Is she angrier than she’s telling you? Watch for “tactile signs” to know what someone really feels.

Want a team player? Ask these 5 questions

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Teamwork

Uncover a job candidate’s teamwork talents (or lack thereof) by asking these five questions.

Soft skills trump technical skills

July 1, 2007 Categorized in: Internal Communication, Negotiating, Personal Development

Good communication skills are more valuable than knowing PowerPoint inside and out, according to a new survey, in which 67% of human resources managers said they would hire an admin with strong soft skills even if their technical abilities were lacking.