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Training for Executive and Administrative Assistants

My Coworkers Appear Frustrated with My Disability

It’s just a common, minor handicap–so why does it frustrate staff so much? Question: “I wear a hearing aid, but still I often have the need to ask co-workers to repeat things. They all know about my handicap but naturally they don’t always remember to speak a little louder until I ask them to. I […]

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Training for Executive and Administrative Assistants

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 employee put on a performance improvement plan is on a slow road to nowhere or if it means opportunity lies ahead with a little effort and a bright outlook.What are

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Training for Executive and Administrative Assistants

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 me completely by surprise, and I realize that in defending myself I probably came off as whiny and was very ineffective. Only now that a week has gone by do

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Training for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Do you share your career ambition with your boss?

Career Ambition: How do you tell your boss that you don’t want a promotion? Question: “Our company has performance plans based on the expectation that we’ll always be moving up the ladder—or at least trying to. I can tell my boss thinks it’s odd that I’m having trouble with this. The fact is, I’ve been

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Should you attend an Executive Assistant Conference?

Are conferences for administrative professionals beneficial enough for you to go?

by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on MARCH 6, 2014 8:33AM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I think it would be interesting to attend one of the larger conferences for administrative professionals and office managers, but I’m sure it would involve some travel, missed time from work and the company footing the bill. Can anyone tell me if it’s been worth it to

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