This is part of a series by editor Barbara McNichol to provide tips that help you write like a pro. You’ve probably been urged to use “active” verbs when you write but do you know why? Because sentences written with active verbs: Clearly spell out the action being performed and who is doing it. Convey…
How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future
by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. Over the years, their roles have moved well beyond circulating memos and taking dictation. They are being asked to become…
Why This Blog-a-Thon Will Change Your Career
Welcome to April, a month that can change your career if you’re an administrative professional. We love this time of year, it’s time to shine the spotlight on our favorite office professional, you, the assistant. While we serve the administrative profession all 365 days of the year this is the month that you get a…
Leading Administrative Training Company Donates Program to Deserving Organizations
Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March. As a pioneer in the field, Office Dynamics has been a vocal advocate for…
Personal Growth Is Your Responsibility
<Guest Blog Post by Judi Moreo> One of the biggest assets any Administrative Assistant can have is the understanding that her personal growth is her responsibility. This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. Very often your companies will pay for these courses if your employer sees the benefit to the company for…
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