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 life and I’m not sure I can change. Does anyone know some good first steps to try?” – Mercedes, Fashion Assistant [Read more…]
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 the toughest thing people had to learn for their jobs long after they left school? I’m looking for inspiration!” — Erin, Imports Staffer [Read more…]
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 overwhelmed. We have a million things going on, we’re understaffed, and we can’t take the time to bring people along slowly. A new person has to face a ton of work from day one and there’s no way around it. So how do we somehow hold onto the next admin who gets hired?” – Nadia, San Antonio
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