At last! The skinny on reimbursing employees’ internet access
This is a rather salient issue now, as so many employees are working from home.
Category: Office Skills
Good SOP manual/BAD SOP manual
Let’s look at some good examples of SOP manual techniques … and some bad ones.
When money problems come home
It may not be realistic to completely put an end to money arguments once and for all. But there are strategies to help you have better conversations about money.
Turn on automatic captioning in Google Slides
Have you ever tried to give a presentation when the internet connections for your attendees were sketchy? Now in Slides, you can turn on automatic captioning while presenting.
The ‘new’ ADA: How to handle employee disabilities
When Congress expanded the Americans with Disabilities Act in 2009, it broadened the circle of people eligible for ADA rights even wider. That has led to a spike in people filing ADA-related legal claims. Here’s what managers need to know about the ADA:
Dump that snazzy video equipment!
Many an office will splurge on a nice video camera, light kit and editing system with dreams of hitting their company intranet, website or YouTube with snazzy content. But struggling with complicated hardware is often overkill because of the way videos are produced or perceived these days.
Admins’ top 3 timesaving shortcuts
Most timesaving “secrets” are the best practices you’ve been hearing about since the advent of paper clips. The trick is, you have to try them out to discover whether they match your work style. And then you have to stick with them to gain the benefits. Here are three timesaving secrets recommended by administrative professionals:
8 ways to save $$ without batting an eye
It can be hard to sacrifice things you usually spend money on, but it can also be fun to cut back and watch the savings accumulate. Here are eight ways to save.
PowerPoint isn’t the only tool for presentations
The go-to for visual presentations is usually Microsoft’s PowerPoint—it’s easy, familiar and works well in many situations. However, there are other programs that may be more effective for different needs. Here are some alternatives.
Combine video and text to train
We asked experts for their take on teaching computer software, and the consensus is that a mix of video and written instructions are best.