When the pandemic began and offices shut down, businesses turned to video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams to stay in touch and keep things running. In those early days, it wasn’t uncommon to see cluttered backgrounds, spouses trying to sneak...
Updated April 17, 2023 Administrative Professionals Week is an excellent time to thank your admin team and show them how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication.The following are several thoughtful ideas that can brighten their day and show them how much...
If you don’t struggle with managing your inbox, stop reading now. If you do struggle, I’m right there with you. Many people have a love-hate relationship with their inboxes. They like them for quick communication. But they hate trying to manage the overload of...
“Initiative is doing the right things without being told.” ~ Elbert Hubbard Taking the initiative is one of the most liberating and rewarding parts of being an administrative professional. You overhear your executive promising to send a document to a colleague by the...
When it comes to your role in the workplace, you want to be the go-to person everyone knows they can rely on. You want to work more effectively with your executive and colleagues and gain the trust and respect you deserve. To do that, you need to bring your absolute...
Do you have an opportunity to use your strengths every day at work? The Gallup Organization interviewed 1.4 million people on 50,000 teams over the course of 10 years and found that teams where people say that they use their strengths, consistently out-perform teams...
Do you struggle to take accurate meeting notes? Are you constantly worried that you’re going to miss something important? How do you know what’s worth writing down and what’s not? As an admin, you probably have to take meeting minutes, phone messages, and even...
From natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes, to personal emergencies, like health issues, a death in the family, or criminal situations, there’s a lot that can happen on any given day. Most of these situations come with little or no warning, so...
As an admin, it’s your responsibility to keep your office running from day to day. But what happens when disaster strikes? In order to be prepared for an emergency — whether it’s a fire, natural disaster, or other event — you need a disaster recovery plan, and one...
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One of the best ways to prepare for the unexpected is to create an office emergency kit that will help keep your executive and team running during any situation. This infographic will help you determine what you need to include in your kit, and ensure you don't leave...
When we think disaster, we typically imagine tornado sirens blaring or floodwaters rising. But not all disasters are caused by Mother Nature. An employee choking on a bagel in the breakroom. An electrical fire caused by faulty wiring. A hazardous material spill....
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...