Success

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

We promote them every time we view power as something it’s not. In your first three months, you discover countless ways to improve the business : better project management tools, ways to streamline everyone’s workflow and straightforward meeting agendas. Most people have some form of control, even if it’s not a life-changing amount.

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Assertiveness Agenda Forms Promotion 311

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Advancing as an assistant can take many different forms. For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Take the Lead & Self-Manage.

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Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2015

Here are some of the things I hear assistants, secretaries and managers say: “I would dress better if they paid me more money.”. Your title should matter to you because most people form perceptions about you based on your title. Managers work hard so they can be promoted to Director, and then Sr. Be assertive.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Training Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. I find it hard to say no.

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Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. The same is true for career plateaus.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Jasmine was promoted to Vice President about two years ago. Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. As founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, I have been on the “other side of the desk” for 25 years.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Fax Email 2015 100

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Along with colleagues from the ReWAGE expert advisory group, academics at the Institute of Employment Research at the University of Warwick examined the legal and workplace practices associated with zero hour contracts, along with data covering flexibility, pay insecurity, workers ability to assert their rights and workers health and wellbeing.

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Assertiveness Legal Policies Health 97