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Avoid political rabbit holes at work
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Perhaps you thought you’d be relieved when the U.S. midterm elections were finally over and there would be less discussion of politics in the office. Now you lament that the political talk persists unabated into the new year.
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Microsoft Teams: Tags, commands and tasks
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Project Management
Boost your career with project-management credentials
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Planning the executive conference, leading the C-suite tech upgrade or managing the new office move—all are examples of managing projects. And many of the skills you’ve mastered as an admin are essential to successful project delivery.
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Confidentiality in the information age
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One of the hallmarks of an accomplished administrative professional is discretion and the ability to manage the handling of confidential information. In the digital information world, this goes beyond the character traits of the individual to the ability to utilize digital tools wisely.
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PowerPoint
PowerPoint animation: Two for one
February 2, 2023
Q. I want an animation to come in not with and not before but while another animation is playing. How do I get it to do that?
Workplace Etiquette
Avoid political rabbit holes at work
February 2, 2023
Perhaps you thought you’d be relieved when the U.S. midterm elections were finally over and there would be less discussion of politics in the office. Now you lament that the political talk persists unabated into the new year.
Personal Development
Microsoft Teams: Tags, commands and tasks
February 2, 2023
Tags in Teams ... Teams commands fix capitalization in subheads ... Create a task from a Teams message
Project Management
Boost your career with project-management credentials
February 2, 2023
Planning the executive conference, leading the C-suite tech upgrade or managing the new office move—all are examples of managing projects. And many of the skills you’ve mastered as an admin are essential to successful project delivery.
Organizing
Confidentiality in the information age
February 2, 2023
One of the hallmarks of an accomplished administrative professional is discretion and the ability to manage the handling of confidential information. In the digital information world, this goes beyond the character traits of the individual to the ability to utilize digital tools wisely.
5 ways admins can preserve confidentiality in the office
February 2, 2023
Office employment weakens to end year
February 2, 2023
2 tips for voice typing
February 2, 2023
Tips for dealing with favoritism at work
February 2, 2023
Training and development lacking, leaders say
February 2, 2023
Admins play key role in return to office
February 2, 2023
Relieving stress at work
February 2, 2023
Need help editing your business comms? Try these tools
February 2, 2023
Outlook: Follow up on Action Item alerts
February 2, 2023
Plan now for the coming higher OT salary threshold
January 13, 2023
6 principles of a successful leader
January 12, 2023
So your executive can’t handle criticism?
January 5, 2023
Harvard to execs: Don’t pinch pennies on admin staff
January 5, 2023
Change the view in Gmail
January 5, 2023
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5 ways to make the most of face time with your boss
Try these tips to enhance your relationship and create a rapport.
1-Minute Strategy:
Withhold information the right way
When you must hold back confidential information, avoid phrases that stoke curiosity, like "I'm not at liberty to say." Instead, speak positively. Example: "Let me fill you in on everything there is to know at this point."
