All Things Admin® Blog
Your Administrative Role in Disaster Recovery Planning
A hurricane is bearing down and your office has just received notice that you have one hour to evacuate before floodwaters sweep into the area. What do you do? Your office is damaged by fire and you’re forced to work from home for the next six weeks. Are you set up to...
How to Quickly Master the Skill of Minute Taking
Most assistants have to take meeting minutes at some point during their careers – whether it’s a one-time event or a regular responsibility. If you dread taking meeting minutes, or the idea itself scares you, then it’s likely because you don’t have a good system in...
Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals
If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Today’s job...
7 Simple Ways to Stay Current on Technology
Where would we be without technology? Most likely we’d still be battling with correction tape, typewriter ribbons, and carbon paper. Thankfully, technology has advanced our profession (and us) well past that era. Now, we rarely go anywhere without our smartphones. Our...
A History of Disruptive Technologies in the Admin Profession
As a speaker, I like to start my sessions on innovation by asking assistants to think back on the things that used to be a part of the office when they started in the field, but aren’t anymore. It’s usually a fun little jaunt down memory lane as we share flashbacks of...
Embrace Artificial Intelligence and All That It Can Offer You
From retail to health care, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is seeping into just about every industry, including the administrative field. And it's only going to increase in popularity in the coming years. Yet some assistants see AI as a threat to their...
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Top 10 Tips for Travel Planning [Infographic]
Travel planning involves coordinating a lot of details and being ready to deal with the unexpected – flight cancelations, lost luggage, traffic jams, illnesses. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful hassle! With these tips, you can plan and organize travel like a...
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Top 10 Tips for Organization [Infographic]
Organization is an essential skill for all administrative professionals. Yet a lot of admins struggle to get and stay organized. Need some help in this area? These tips will help you on your way to organizing anything – from your workspace to your career!
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Top 10 Tips for Professional Portfolios [Infographic]
A professional portfolio is one of the best career resources for administrative professionals. Do you have one? Learn how to create your portfolio, what to include, how to keep it current, and more with these valuable tips!
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Top 10 Tips for Career Growth [Infographic]
As an admin, you need to be proactive about your career! Find out how to stay relevant in your field, continue your education, and ensure your future success with these important tips on career growth!
