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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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An effective office manager works closely with many people, including new hires, departmental managers, administrative staff, those who provide office supplies and even top executives. He or she must oversee finances, payroll, and other administrative tasks.

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Ask a Manager

Even though I know nothing about HR, health insurance, 401K administration, payroll deductions, and a myriad of other issues, those are all items that I have to manage day to day. To make matters worse, my mother takes a hybrid micromanaging/hands-off approach to the administrative staff.

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my family business is a mess, I name a really low salary expectation, and more

Ask a Manager

Even though I know nothing about HR, health insurance, 401K administration, payroll deductions, and a myriad of other issues, those are all items that I have to manage day to day. To make matters worse, my mother takes a hybrid micromanaging/hands-off approach to the administrative staff.

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