Each month we feature a question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s Admin Pro Forum. Please enjoy engaging in a conversation over this month’s question. Which administrative task or responsibility would you like to see disappear? Question: “Say your boss came to you tomorrow and said that starting in the new year, one and only…
Hired, then abandoned–how to become part of the team?
This month’s question from our friends at The Admin Pro Forum is from Maddy who is struggling to become part of the team at her new office. Take a moment to read her question and let us know what you think in the comments of this blog. Have you ever found yourself in a similar…
How do you work for someone you dislike?
Question: “Five months ago I was hired as an admin at a telecommunications company. Recently I’ve come to realize that while my boss and I do get along, he’s kind of a classic jerk—and everyone warned me about it. He’s rude, condescending, argumentative and sometimes just plain mean, but he seems to get away with…
Relocation: When is the best time to give your resignation
Is it possible to give notice of your resignation too soon? by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on JANUARY 27, 2016 8:19AM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I am planning to move out of state this summer. When would be the appropriate time to let my current employer know of my plans? I would like…
Costly Office Supply Management Discussion
In the case of the office supply management that Sula details below, is signage the answer or can this admin team come up with some additional solutions to the costly office supplies issue? Question: “We’re having a real problem keeping office supply costs in check. When things are supplied for people free at work, they…
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…