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Top Reasons Companies Lose Qualified Executive Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

What exactly makes a boss bad is hard to define, but a lack of communication, feedback, empathy, and appreciation seem to be common denominators. Make sure that you actually have open lines of communication between you and your Executive Assistant, and that they feel comfortable coming to you with problems without fear of repercussions.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

But honestly, how do you measure someone’s proficiency in office management or business communication? Certified Administrative Professional (CAP). The Certified Administrative Professional designation is earned by passing a rigorous exam. A manager can call for references or give a practical during the interview.

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Building an effective performance management system: The framework for excellence

Office Vibe

Continuous feedback: It’s the ongoing communication that keeps everyone in the loop. Setting goals, ongoing communication, and performance reviews look different for every company. In a healthcare organization, doctors receive feedback not only from their superiors but also from nurses, administrative staff, and even patients.

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What makes a great administrative assistant?

Page Personnel

Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with. They need to be relied on to keep this information confidential.

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Employee Recognition Event: Tips and Recognition Calendar

Vantage Circle

Promoting Widespread Participation You can ignite the widespread participation among employees in the following ways: Developing a robust communication strategy helps create awareness and generate excitement among employees. Leverage both virtual and in-person components to accommodate a hybrid workplace.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business.

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How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work – A personal interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen by Karen Mangia for Thrive Global

Bonnie Low-Kramen

TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Be the Ultimate Assistant, Bonnie Low-Kramen is committed to bridging the gaps between executives and the administrative staff in the workplace. Based on 1,000+ interviews, Bonnie’s new book about the workplace is called Staff Matters and will be published in early 2023.