IAAP Education & Events Blog

Administrative Professionals Week: The Secret To Your Manager's Success

Submitted by Robert Hosking on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 12:13

Many of us already know how valuable administrative professionals are, but a new OfficeTeam survey confirms it! Nearly all (94 percent) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative assistant is important to their success at work. Among those supervisors, more than 4 in 10 (44 percent) reported their assistant’s contributions are very important.

Administrative Professionals Week: 7 Ways To 'Un-Commit'

Submitted by Kimberly Medlock on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 14:19

Many of us are just plain over-committed. As we honor office professionals during Administrative Professionals Week, I'm going to ask you to make one more commitment, this time to yourself: Start "un-committing."

Although there are a lot of deep and interesting reasons that people choose to take on too much, they generally tend to fall into one of three categories:

Thriving After the 'Big Boom'

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 15:06

"Dream, and dream big, because it's free and no one can take it away from you." - J.R. Martinez

As the United States and its coalition partners mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, this seems like a good time to draw some inspiration from one of the heroes who emerged from that conflict.

EFAM: Don't Leave Your Career In The Cold

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 16:11

In my last post, I summarized a recent report on big technology trends that will impact office professionals over the next several years. The post ends with a call to action: invest in professional development or risk irrelevance in your career. This post is a short follow-up on how to make that investment.

5 Tech Trends Impacting Office Pros

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 16:08

The wave of office technology is now a tsunami, according to a recent report. It’s a trend that’s rapidly washing away old tools and techniques and creating a new ecosystem for business: collaborative, mobile, adaptable, responsive and informative.

APW Logo: Calm In the Eye of the Storm

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 16:31

Office professionals are often at a loss to explain to others what they do. I've heard or read this complaint many times from IAAP members. There are several reasons why this is the case.

What's The Right Equipment For The Mobile Workforce?

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 16:49

In case you hadn't noticed, mobile technology is in the office and it's here to stay. About 60 percent of the world's office professionals say they don't need to be in the office to be productive, according to a survey by social contact manager Gist. A third of all office professionals use more than one mobile device to do their jobs, and about the same portion say they're at their most productive when they're using mobile tools to work from home.

Personal Branding: 5 Keys To A New You In The New Year

Submitted by iaap on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 10:14

By Tarah Remington Brown
IAAP Marketing Manager

The New Year is traditionally a time for reviewing what you’ve accomplished and what you’d like to improve upon. One of those items you may want to improve is your personal brand. Whether you are looking for a new job in the New Year or wanting to go for a promotion in 2013, honing your personal brand can help you achieve your goals.

How To Avoid Death By Distraction

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:33

Europeans developed some ingenious forms of execution in the Middle Ages. In one, the victim’s limbs were tied to four horses, which were then sent in opposite directions. The French called it “distraction.” It’s a state experienced by many office professionals today.

New Salary Guide Should Raise Spirits Among Job Seekers

Submitted by Ray Weikal on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 15:16

IAAP Key Partner OfficeTeam recently released its 2013 salary guide, and it's got lots of good news that should please administrative professionals.