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January 13, 2017 By Guest Blogger 15 Comments

Which administrative task or responsibility would you like to see disappear?

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 one of your admin tasks is going away forever—and you get to pick which it is. What would it be, and what is it about that thing that you just can’t stand?” – the editors of Administrative Professional Today [Read more…]

May 6, 2016 By Jasmine Freeman 11 Comments

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 scenario? What did you do?

Question: “I was really looking forward to working for the company that hired me a few weeks ago, but right away I got the sense that no one was very interested in making me feel like I was a valued part of a team. I wasn’t introduced to anyone but my boss, and no one sitting near me has introduced themselves. I won’t be working with them directly, but it still feels uncomfortable to go into work each day with strangers who seem to want to remain strangers. What course of action would you recommend to a person who’s shy and doesn’t want to walk around telling people who I am?” – Maddy, Customer Relations

It’s your turn to chime in and offer up your helpful solutions to Maddy. How can she get plugged in?

Find more comments to Maddy’s question and other questions like this from your administrative peers here: Business Management Daily.

April 22, 2016 By Guest Blogger 11 Comments

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 a lot because he’s apparently terrific at bringing in profits. Does anyone but me feel there’s something not right about working so hard for someone you find personally offensive, even if you need the paycheck and your work relationship is perfectly functional?” – Valerie, Administrative Assistant
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February 5, 2016 By Jasmine Freeman Leave a Comment

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 to give them enough notice so they can find a replacement, but I’m concerned that if I let them know sooner rather than later, they might replace me. I would like to work as much as I can.” – Nancy

See comments below, and send your own question to editor@adminprotoday.com.

Additional replies and discussion on this subject may be found at Business Management Daily. [Read more…]

January 8, 2016 By Jasmine Freeman 16 Comments

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 seem to get extra careless about their use, and the number of pens, sticky notes, plastic spoons, paper towels and cups we go through is staggering and expensive. Our admin team has been trying to come up with signs to place in the supply area and the kitchen reminding people that these costs add up. What could we possibly write that would have an effect?” – Sula, Document Creation Specialist [Read more…]

October 16, 2015 By Jasmine Freeman 2 Comments

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 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…]

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