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59 that save you time: Admin tech tips to maximize your workday
October 9, 2016
Joan and I started at this company at the same time. I wouldn't call her a close friend, but we did eat lunch together sometimes and I knew her job was a lot like mine — lots of interruptions because too many bosses wanted too many things. I had thought we were moving at about the same pace career-wise, but a few months ago she started acting like she was eating steroids for breakfast every morning. And then, smack in the middle of tough times, she got promoted. And I exploded. Read More
Timekeeping and payroll recordkeeping: Legal compliance for 2016 and 2017
October 10, 2016
It's never been more important for you to track employees' time correctly and keep accurate records of those hours and minutes. Why? Employee wage-and-hour lawsuits have exploded nationwide, fueled by new rules and bad recordkeeping. The higher salary threshold (coming in December) will create millions of new overtime-eligible workers — and millions of new potential claims. Plus, a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling gives you fresh incentive to keep immaculate time records (employees can now use "sampling" to justify timekeeping lawsuits). Learn how you can master this core HR responsibility — and keep your organization out of court! Read More
The organized office: How to create effective systems that actually work
October 11, 2016
Organization is a critical skill for administrative professionals. Are you struggling to create order in the disorganized chaos that is your workspace? Do you need more effective systems for keeping yourself, your team and your workload organized? If so, it's time to create effective systems that help you get organized, reduce that feeling of being overwhelmed and increase productivity! Read More
What to do when team members start fighting
October 12, 2016
Your team may seem like a close-knit family most of the time. But even the happiest "work families" can experience simmering conflicts, short-term flare-ups and even red-hot feuds between certain members. Here are some techniques to help you deal with these fires quickly and effectively before they spread and cause irreparable damage to workplace morale. Read More
It's time to update three workplace posters
October 13, 2016
Workplace posters can become wallpaper after a while, fading into the office background. But regulators see posters as vital, legal documents; and employers who fail to update them may face fines. The U.S. Department of Labor recently updated three key workplace posters to make it easier for employees to file complaints and report workplace problems. Within the last six months, the DOL has issued new posters for the Fair Labor Standards Act, the FMLA and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. Read More
Show the way: The do's and don'ts of a successful mentoring program
October 14, 2016
Helping others evolve and grow professionally extends your career legacy far beyond your tenure, so treat your role as a mentor as both an honor and as a responsibility. To help forge a meaningful relationship, consider these "do's and don'ts" from other leaders who have experienced the joys and challenges of taking on this important position. Read More
The guaranteed great speech template
October 15, 2016
It's 48 hours before you have to give a speech that makes a difference. You've sat through a hundred of these before — and you remember maybe two of them. Here's a sample sequence to keep yours on course so it doesn't wind up with those lost 98. Read More
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