In business, change is necessary to stay ahead of the curve, but many employers don’t provide a culture conducive to learning. This is a huge mistake, because employees can only achieve so much with stagnant knowledge. A learning culture can be created at any organization, with any budget. Opportunities for continued learning are plentiful, ranging… Read more »
Your administrative team keeps the company running smoothly, so you need to hire very carefully. It’s important to choose a candidate who has both exceptional written and oral communication skills, because they’re both necessary to be effective in the job. Find out how to determine if the administrative talent vying for an opening at your… Read more »
Time is money, so you need a team of employees who work hard and fast. When hiring, make sure you don’t choose candidates prone to procrastination, because this practice can be detrimental to business. More than just a bad habit, one employee with a tendency to procrastinate can have a negative impact on the entire… Read more »
Your company is only as successful as the employees who keep it running. Therefore, it’s important to exercise diligence during the hiring process to make sure you only choose the best. In most cases, you only have one or two rounds of interviews to meet with candidates, so you need to ask pointed questions. Those… Read more »
In life, we tend to mingle with people who are quite similar to ourselves. As an individual, a person would usually be drawn to another who expresses similarities, in language, music, and style are among the things. In a few words: we are attracted to the same culture. The same goes for the business world…. Read more »
More than just another name on your roster, administrative professionals often have a greater impact on your company culture than you might realize. Serving as the backbone of the organization, their responsibilities touch the entire team. Since the tasks associated with the job largely dictate your culture, it’s important to choose wisely when hiring. Opting… Read more »
More than just names on your staffing roster, your administrative professionals are people. These bright, hardworking employees could find work at any number of companies, but they chose to give their time to your organization. Having them on staff is an honor, so show gratitude for their dedication by investing in their physical and mental… Read more »
It’s easy to assume the best person for the job is the most qualified, but that isn’t always the case. When interviewing candidates for a position on your team, give cultural fit the weight it deserves. The best candidate on paper might not actually be that excited by the position, and you don’t need someone… Read more »
Teaming up with a staffing agency is a smart way to hire, but you already know that. What you may not realize is all recruiters aren’t created equal. Many try to market themselves as a master of all trades, having the ability to properly fill any position in any industry, but that’s not realistic. When… Read more »
You know your administrative professional is important, but you’ll never realize exactly how much they do until they’re out of the office. Even one day without them can turn your workplace into a state of mass chaos, so avoid the mayhem by bringing in a temporary administrative worker in the interim. It doesn’t matter if… Read more »
