Does a Performance Improvement Plan Mean You’re Getting Fired?
A post from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum and Business Management Daily has generated a lively discussion with mixed views on whether an
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When the boss gets the wrong impression, is there a limit to how hard you should try to fix it?
Question: “I recently had a performance review in which a couple of the things that were said about me were simply untrue. These comments took
Administrative/Clerical: Tips for Listening and Comprehension
Clerical workers and administrative assistants rely heavily on listening skills to ensure that they accomplish tasks quickly and effectively. Well-developed skills in listening and comprehension
Persuasion Skills – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Persuasion skills for the administrative assistant. It was Desmond Tutu who stated, “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” There are a lot of people
Administrative/Clerical: Best Tips for Dealing With the Worst Managers
Dealing with bad managers can be an emotional drain. Workplace conflict rarely stays in the office; the argument may not follow you home, but residual
Administrative/Clerical: Is Working Harder the Answer?
[Guest blogger, Nancy Anderson of Beyond.com contributes many wonderful articles. Today she shares the message below, Is Working Harder the Answer?] A competitive job market
Administrative/Clerical: Recording Better Messages and Voicemails
For administrative professionals, recording voicemail greetings and leaving voicemail messages is an inevitable part of the job. Although recording a voicemail can be intimidating, it
Administrative/Clerical: What is Your Biggest Office Productivity Killer?
Office productivity is important for administrative professionals, as your boss often reviews you based on how much work you get done. Many of the tools
Administrative: Email Signatures and Sign-Offs
As an administrative professional, you must always communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner. Using professional email sign-offs is just one way