Tag Archive: Workplace

Nov 17 2014

5 Networking Tips on How to Make Small Talk

Tweet Good afternoon, This article from the Legal Secretary Journal gives us 5 tips on how to make small talk when networking. Get the details below so you can become a pro! ” 5 Tips on How to Make Small Talk When Networking admin Small talk matters in the business arena. It’s part of good …

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Nov 13 2014

Story: My Career as a Legal Secretary

Tweet Good morning, This article from the Legal Secretary Journal is a story of a woman who never thought she would enjoy the work of being a legal secretary. Read about how that changed.   ” My Career as a Legal Secretary admin   If you’d have told me 20 years ago that I would …

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Oct 13 2014

Be Irreplaceable!

Tweet Good morning, This economy has been tough for us all. Get some tips from NALS that helps you be the employee that no boss can do without! ” “How to Be Irreplaceable in a Tough Economy   By Ruth M. Schaub, PP, PLS I began my first law office job 25 years ago as …

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Oct 10 2014

It Takes Trust Not to Worry

Tweet Hello, I thought this was an interesting article from iaap.  Have you ever been nervous about losing your job if a company sells? Read this story from a woman with experience below. ” It Takes Trust to Keep Moving By Martha McCarty   In her 11-year career as an office manager, Debra Irene shared …

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Oct 06 2014

Playground Professionalism

Tweet Hello! Believe it or not, some of the things we have learned on the playground as children can help us out in our professional career. This article from iaap gives us three common playground behaviors that help us build resiliency in our jobs! ” Three Common Playground Behaviors to Increase Professional Resiliency Submitted by …

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Oct 03 2014

Evolving Administrative Job Titles

Tweet Good morning, Workplace trends are changing all the time and that means so are the job titles. This article from iaap talks about how administrative professionals are being impacted by this. ” Evolving Administrative Job Descriptions and Job Titles Submitted by Robert Hosking   OfficeTeam and IAAP have partnered on a new research project called Office of the …

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Aug 03 2014

The Melting Pot

Tweet Hello, It’s true. There is a new phenomenon going on in most workplaces. A melting pot of generations! Read this article from iaap about how we all can get along.   “Generational Melting Pot By Cathy Cassata It’s true! Millennials, Baby Boomers and Generation Xers can get along in the workplace. With as many as five generations …

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Jun 13 2014

Being an Influential Administrative Professional

Tweet Good morning,    This article from iaap talks about how to become an influential administrative professional. Read below and get tips on how to become a great leader for your team.   “Become an Influential Administrative Professional Submitted by Melissa Mahoney on Thu, 06/05/2014 – 9:00am The landscape of the administrative profession has evolved. …

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Sep 16 2013

Stress in the Workplace?

Tweet Good morning and happy Monday! When is the last time you assessed whether or not your job was working for you? It may be that time. Check out the article below to help you do a “personal audit” of your workplace and figure out how you can make it better.   “Is Your Job …

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Jun 05 2013

Negative Self Esteem in the Workplace

Tweet Work can be stressful. Life can be stressful. It is easy to fall into negative thoughts about yourself, but don’t choose the easy way out! Check out, Challenging Negative Self-Talk, below and start taking control of your attitude at work. The difference a more positive attitude makes is huge!     “Challenging Negative Self-Talk …

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