This is a posted question from Business Management Daily‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission. Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. But this is the way I’ve been all my…
What’s the learning hurdle you’re most proud of clearing?
Question: “I could have many more opportunities, and higher pay, if I learned French and could reply to emails from our French customers. At 38, though, I wonder if I really have the capacity to learn a different language just by taking a class three times a week—the local community college has a program. What’s…
Tips for New Hire Retention
How do you keep a new admin who’s under the gun from the start? by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on JANUARY 14, 2015 1:57PM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “In the space of six weeks, our admin team lost two consecutive new hires—they left very quickly. Here’s what I think the problem was: They were totally…