As an administrative professional, much of your work is done online, which means you have access to a lot of sensitive information. In your hands, this information is safe. However, if someone else gets ahold of it, the consequences can be devastating to your...
A large part of what admins do in their day-to-day jobs requires some sort of digital, internet-connected device. So staying safe while using them is critical to protect yourself, your executive, and your employer. Believing that cybersecurity is solely the...
Do you want to learn how to better organize, locate, and share your notes? Do you want to stop important information from slipping through the cracks? Microsoft® OneNote 2010 can do all of these things and more! If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for capturing,...
Last week, I had the opportunity to present to a fantastic group of administrative professionals at the Grainger headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois (near Chicago). During the company tour that morning, I was struck by the number of assistants they had who were...
Have you been tasked with creating your company's electronic newsletter? Do you know how to create a newsletter that gets opened and keeps your readers engaged? Effective newsletters take a little thought and effort, but the results are worth it! This educational...
Time is precious, productivity is critical, and your Outlook inbox is overflowing. What’s wrong with this picture? One way every professional can recapture precious time in their day, and increase their personal productivity by up to an hour a day, is by becoming a...
Do you know how to format cells in Excel? Can you sum a spreadsheet column without manually adding it up? Whether you’re a daily Excel user or only use it occasionally, there are several useful features every admin should know about the program. Why waste time and...
Learn to leverage the power of Microsoft Word and Outlook and store the content you use over and over in Quick Parts galleries. This feature allows you to quickly access frequently used content with just a few clicks of your mouse. Think about the content you use...
As an admin, you know the importance of a well-written, typo-free resume, one that looks professional and effectively conveys your experience, skills and abilities. However, these days having all this down on a sheet of paper isn’t enough. It needs to be digital. For...
Have you created a procedures binder but need a better solution for sharing it with team members? Maybe you’ve heard of Microsoft OneNote but don’t know where to get started using it in your job? Are you looking for a tool to help you streamline and organize all of...
Digital devices have taken over almost every aspect of our lives. Medical practitioners and health officials are increasingly identifying signs of tech and Internet dependence – even addiction – in people they treat. And it’s not just an adult obsession. My...
Time. It’s a resource no one can make more of, which makes time one of the most valuable resources anyone has. So when you request or schedule time on someone else’s calendar, you must do it with extreme care if you want to be recognized as a competent admin. If you...