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Supporting your staff

Tue Mar 25, 2008

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OfficeTeam offers the following ideas for recognizing support staff during Administrative Professionals Week (April 20-26):
   -   Give thanks. Express gratitude for your assistant’s contributions and achievements in person or with a handwritten note.
   -   Do lunch. In addition to thanking your assistant, take time to discuss his or her professional goals and potential career paths.
     -   Host a party. Plan a company-wide event to recognize all administrative staff.
     -   Encourage networking opportunities. Offer to pay for your assistant’s membership in relevant trade and professional associations.
     -   Provide ongoing educational opportunities. Encourage and, if feasible, pay for your administrative personnel to attend professional development seminars and conferences. Support your staff in pursuing industry certifications and relevant coursework.