Hire the best applicants possible
Your organization has narrowed the field to two candidates for an administrative position. Both are experienced, both personable. How to choose? Nancy Brown has devised a way to make the right choice…
Category: People Skills
Resolved: 2 ticklish office etiquette situations
Knowing whether or not to tell your CEO that he has spinach stuck in his teeth is one sure test of your etiquette skills. (Answer: Tell him, but discreetly.) How would you handle the following two difficult or embarrassing situations?
10-second tips for being memorable
Create a positive impression by making each interaction with people memorable. You can do that in 10 seconds or less, with these approaches:
Keep loafers on task, projects on course
The team project turned out well, but you’re miffed because you and a co-worker did all the work; the rest of the team slacked off. Now, even the slackers are receiving credit for your work.
7 Administrative Tips
Try these tips to get you through your busy day.
Office etiquette: Keep it low-key when passing the hat
It’s not unusual to be asked to help pay for celebrations at the office, such as birthdays and baby showers. Avoid asking colleagues for too much too often by keeping in mind these guidelines from OfficeTeam:
Kitchen etiquette dilemma: ‘I’m not the office maid. My name isn’t Hazel!’
Problem: "I’m in charge of turning on the dishwasher each night before leaving. To some, this translates to my also being in charge of cleaning up after everyone. Several memos have been distributed … but have not been successful. Any ideas? I’m tired of being known as the office maid. My name is not Hazel!"
You? Mentor the boss? Not so crazy
You may not realize it, says executive coach Jenni Prisk, but your boss might love to have you as his or her mentor.
Show off star power with a desk manual
Showcase your talents by putting together a desk reference manual. Done bit by bit, it can become the ultimate productivity tool. Here’s how to do it.
How to roll out the red carpet for visitors
When a VIP comes to your office, how do you dole out extra-special treatment? Being friendly and responsive is the key to treating VIPs, says Peter Post, Emily Post’s great-grandson and author of The Etiquette Advantage in Business. Here’s Post’s advice on how to practice guest etiquette: