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Our office lease is up, how can I gather employee input on a possible move?
 by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 22, 2012 10:52AM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question:  “Our office lease is ending in a year and we are considering moving. We want to get input from all employees on what they would want in a new office.  Do you have any suggestions on the best way to gather information on ...

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After 22 excellent years, I’ve reached the salary cap–so, now what?
 by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 14, 2012 2:47PM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I have been with my firm as a legal secretary, purchaser, database manager, etc. for 22 years.  I have always received excellent reviews and raises. However, at my last review, I was told I was getting to the cap for lega...

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Part Time Assistant with Full Time Workload
From our friends at Business Management Daily:   I’m supposed to work part time, but the load is full time by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on FEBRUARY 15, 2012 2:39PM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I work in a small office of 10 employees (an insurance company).  I work 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; all the other em...

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  by Alice Bumgarner, Moderator on January 11, 2012 2:50pm in Admin Pro Forum Question:  “In this ‘jobless economic recovery’ many cut jobs were not replaced, including those of both managers and admins. My question:  Does your company have an ‘official’ admin team?  If so, what is the scope of the team? Do managers pit...

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Posted in: Teamwork
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The Very Near Future of Executive Assistants
This is what we have been talking about and we find it very exciting that this is the forecasted direction of the assistant. Please read on and tell us what you think! This is an excerpt from a recent newsletter we received from Leni Miller, Founder & President, EA Search.   The new year has arrived and with it, a significant i...

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Posted in: Career Management
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Do you provide royal service?
by Julie Perrine I recently stayed at a Fairmont hotel while I was traveling. I was immediately impressed from the moment I was dropped off in the front of the hotel and the bell hop addressed me by name. How in the world did he know who I was when I hadn’t even introduced myself yet? He had quickly gathered my name from my luggage tags while...

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Posted in: Mgr/Asst Team
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How important do you think a college degree is?
 by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on DECEMBER 8, 2011 12:43PM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I have a college degree, and $20,000 in student loan debt to show for it. I’ve now been in the workforce seven years and I’ve noticed that the degree (I’m still paying for it) gives me a level of respect that others—even th...

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Becoming Real, Gifts from Wise Administrative Professionals
One of my favorite stories is the children's book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco. If you haven't read it, this would be a great time...and please share it with the people who matter most to you. It's a tale about being REAL; about LOVE; about being TRANSPARENT; about LIFE; and the benefits of AUTHENTICITY. We have a choice in ...

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Is your life running you or are you running your life?
Guest post by Jennifer Lier. Is your life running you? … Meaning you never have time for the things you want to do or you always feel stressed, overworked and overscheduled? Well one tool that will help you to get of the merry-go-round of life is to start taking time for YOU. What does taking time for YOU really mean and why should we do it? Th...

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Posted in: Stress Management
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What is the best way to handle and minimize office gossip?
 by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on NOVEMBER 11, 2011 11:48AM in ADMIN PRO FORUM Question: “I work in a small organization and often say that I find out things about myself from co-workers before I even know them! I have stopped socializing after work hours, especially when alcohol is involved, because of the ram...

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