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Why leave home for EFAM?

Submitted by iaap on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 11:20

By Susan Spreitzer, CPS/CAP

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Workplace resiliency: The No. 1 skill

Submitted by iaap on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 13:56

With all the changes that have taken place in the workplace over the last few years, it is obvious that things will never go “back to normal” – instead, we are living the New Normal. Cost-cutting measures that got us through the economic recession will stay in place. Companies will be slow to replace full-time staff, keep finances pared back, expect more, faster, and continue to hold us accountable. The days of the past are just that…past. So, we have to learn to live and thrive in the New Normal.

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Be careful before trying to sabotage the boss

Submitted by iaap on Mon, 01/10/2011 - 21:22

I’ve seen people who have tried to sabotage their bosses. Sometimes it’s because they have lost respect for them, knowing all the inner dealings and want their exec to get his due. Other times it’s because they’ve covered for them so often, they have an inflated sense of self worth and underestimate what the job entails, thinking they could step into their manager’s shoes and take over with no problem at all. Or sometimes, it’s just that they don’t like their superior or the way they’ve been treated by him and feel that a coup is in order.

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Ask IAAP: What type of degree is most valuable to administrative professionals?

Submitted by iaap on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 15:20

Q. I'm thinking of going back to school to pursue a college degree. What type of degree is most valuable to administrative professionals?

A. Here are some things to consider:

• See what degrees are valued in your company. Your industry may place a higher value on certain degrees. If you aspire to move up within the organization, that information will be helpful to you as you make a decision.

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Ask IAAP: What to Do When There's Not Much to Do at Work

Submitted by iaap on Wed, 11/24/2010 - 13:18

Q. Please help….At my current job, I have basically nothing to do for approximately half the work day. My talents and skills are being vastly underutilized. I’m bored! What can I do?

A. Try to make the best of it. Here are some positive things you can do in the new job:

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