Multinational materials processing company Saint-Gobain is suing a Houston competitor, Centronic LLC, and two former Saint-Gobain employees, alleging they illegally...
Suppose you had responded to an advertisement from a manufacturer of forged steel valves and requested more information. How would you react to this reply?
Question: “I currently work full time, but I would like to reduce my schedule to 32 hours per week, working four, eight-hour days. (I am 65 years old.) I am able...
Question: Administrative Professionals Week is April 19-25, and we’re collecting a list of the craziest things bosses have asked administrative assistants to do....
Say that within a three-page document, the first and third pages are vertical, and the middle page is horizontal. How do you arrange them for stapling? Do you turn...
Question: “During my annual review, my boss suggested a membership in an administrative professionals’ organization. I've found a couple of them so far...
Question: “I need an easy way to print out or give my boss the meeting schedule for the day. Previously, we have tried 3x5 index cards with appointments and small...
Question: “We have a meeting with all the administrative assistants every two or three months. The office administrator usually takes the lead in deciding...
Some temp employees have tried to argue that they should be paid immediately for their work as soon as they finish a particular assignment—and not have to wait...
Question: “Since starting my current position more than a year ago, I have implemented a lot of new projects, creating duties that I felt the position should...
Question: “I am looking for some new, different ideas for a year-end letter. My boss usually sends out personalized year-end letters highlighting the...
Question: “Any suggestions for a sign-in method in an open reception area? Currently, we're using a clipboard and a paper sign-in sheet but each person who signs...
We don’t have to tell you about the skyrocketing cost of gasoline. But you might need a reminder about the tax rules for business travel. Generally, you...
Putting paychecks (or pay stubs) in employees' hands is a basic HR chore: No glory, but it must be done right. What's the best way to do it? HR specialists around the...
Question: “Does anyone have a policy on start/end work times for jobs that don’t require employees to punch time clocks? We polled the staff as to when...
Question: “In my 30-year career, I’ve never heard of a company requiring that holiday time be accrued, i.e., each pay period an employee accrues the time,...
