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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

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Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Why You Need It . There’s a Webinar for That.

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Today’s Administrative Professional

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OfficeTeam just-released research in time for Administrative Professionals Week about the changing administrative profession and the role’s impact at work. 75% of managers feel administrative professionals’ responsibilities have increased in the past 5 years. That’s more than 8 hours each week – the equivalent of a full workday.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

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by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam. This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Seventy-eight percent of administrative professionals said their managers have asked them to help with event planning , the most of all areas.

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

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April 17, 2013 - - For many executives, one key to their success is no secret: It''s their administrative assistant, a new OfficeTeam survey confirms. Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. MENLO PARK, Calif., Somewhat important 50%.

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Are You Making These Social Media Mistakes

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HR Managers Say Posting Negative Comments Is Most Common Deal Breaker. 5, 2016 / PRNewswire / — The advice “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” holds especially true in today’s digital age, suggests new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. PRNewsFoto/OfficeTeam).

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Holiday Party Do or Don't Attend?

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Check out this recent story from Officeteam on this very subject. OfficeTeam Survey: Attendance Optional at Company Holiday Party, Most Executives Say. Not necessarily, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. Respondents to this question included 856 senior managers whose companies host holiday celebrations. Work the room.

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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

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For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) However, as a career coach , I am also a Certified Professional Career Manager (PCM), which is designation offered through a lesser-known company called TalentGuard.