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The Office Expert Awards are here! Nominate a worthy assistant today! At Office Experts LLC we advocate the importance of the Administrative Profession. We are a community of Executive Assistants committed to recognizing and embracing one another’s strengths, diversity, talents, and contributions. We support and empower Administrative Professionals through shared knowledge, collaboration, and mentorship. We provide an environment that encourages professionalism, creativity, and respect for others. Our community is 100% volunteered by Executive Assistants for Executive Assistants. We created this award to make it easy and accessible for all levels of Administrative Professionals to be celebrated. We accept nominations from Executives, Supervisors, Managers, HR, Colleagues, Peers, or Members of the community recognizing amazing Assistants. Administrative professionals are often the unsung heroes of the office, who work hard to support their executives, managers, colleagues, and peers. And it does not end there, these heroes go above and beyond in supporting others by community service and they deserve to be recognized and appreciated for their skills, expertise, and contributions. Unlike other awards, this is not a competition. It’s a celebration of collaboration! https://lnkd.in/g3H-WEQ7 Click on the red button "Submit Your Nomination". #administrativeprofessionals #executiveassistants #houstonadmins #officeexperts #officeexpertstraining #houston #celebrate #awards #liveevent

Back in January while in London I took a little trip down memory lane. I went back to the first office I ever worked in! 👩💼📝 Chance brought us together, as I sat in the recruiter's office nearby one Tuesday morning waiting for someone to call in need of a temp for the day. It was unlikely I'd be selected as there were two other temp hopefuls in ahead of me. By 9.30am, no calls had come in, so they left. But I guess patience pays as 15 minutes later, the call came in! Before sending me on my way, the recruiter asked - "Have you done reception work before?" Me: "No." Recruiter: "You'll be fine. If they ask, just say yes." Off I went to my first office job - one day turned into two, then the rest of the week, rest of the month and before I knew it I was there for 12 weeks! 😊 I have a vivid memory of leaving the office at the end of my first day, feeling so proud to have started my career in London. ➡️ This role gave me a firm foundation in office administration and started my career as an Administrative Professional. 📅 Administrative Professionals Day is on 24th April, a day to celebrate the profession 🎉 make sure to mark your calendar! #AdministrativeProfessionals #TheCareerBehindTheProfession #NotJustAnAdmin #PersonalDevelopment #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Happy Administrative Professional Day! Did you know that admin people are the glue that holds an organisation together? They handle countless tasks, keep things running smoothly, and often go above and beyond when needed.   I want to give a shoutout to my right hand, Chloe Stanley. Without her, I honestly don't know what I'd do. Not only does she keep my back office running smoothly, but she also keeps my sanity in check when the days are overwhelmingly busy. Thank you, Chloe, for all that you do!   Let's take a moment to show gratitude to all the administrative professionals who keep our businesses running. Share in the comments below how you are showing your appreciation today.   William James Recruitment   #saythankyou #showgratitude #Recruitment #LegalRecruitment

Did you know today, April 24, is National Administrative Professionals Day? What would we do without Admin Assistants? I think most leaders would agree they'd be lost. Admins do so much more than just paperwork. 🖋 They keep calendars organized 🖋 They prioritize meetings 🖋 They put together presentations 🖋 They are usually the first point of contact between you and who they are assisting. 🖋 They generally know everything or who to go to when they don't. Over all, be kind to your Admins. They are the ones that will know what to do and how to solve problems. #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #Admin #AdministrativeAssistant #HRProfessional #TalentAcquisition #Recruiter

Back office operations are not always glamorous, but they are some of the most important daily functions for a company. Back office areas like IT, accounting, finance, HR, compliance, legal, and administrative activities work behind the scenes, making up the backbone of a company’s structure. Despite being non-customer-facing, the back office portion of an organization is every bit as important as the front office. Internally back-office improvements can increase employee retention and enhance the workplace culture, while externally these improvements can boost profitability and revenue.

Who plans your company offsites? If it's an executive, it’s time to delegate that responsibility to somebody else. Why? Because planning a successful offsite requires a major time commitment. There are tons of things to consider, and it's easy to get overwhelmed. So, who should take care of them? Ideally, your executive assistant. Our EAs, for instance, have planned dozens of offsites in all major cities in the US and even beyond borders: from Mexico to Greece. Offsite planning is one of the things our EAs do best because they have an entire network of EAs they can leverage, and a database so rich, that they can have everything set up. From hotels to local activities to daily agendas. All that in the same amount of time it’ll take you to start brainstorming a location for the trip. If you’re planning an offsite and need some help, comment with ‘Template’ and my EA can share a strong one with you. P.S: Here’s a picture of our last company offsite in Medellín - which was planned entirely by my EA. #OffsitePlanning #ExecutiveAssistant

"We should no longer limit our identity to being “just” Assistants. Instead, we can start by making a small step and embrace the term “administrative professional” as the standard term for our career field. This shift in terminology reflects the reality that our role extends far beyond assisting someone else or following someone else’s tasking. We are decision-makers, managers, and leaders who fill critical roles within our organization’s overall strategy. By accurately describing our multifaceted functions, we not only communicate our true value but also pave the way for a transformation in how others perceive the scope and impact of our contributions. We need to redefine our identity within the professional landscape and set the stage for a future where our role is recognized for the operational and strategic function it truly represents."

Celebrating the backbone of every office this Administrative Professionals Day! Today, we're taking a moment to appreciate all the incredible administrative professionals out there who keep the wheels turning in every office 💼✨ #AdminProfessionalsDay #LeapRecruitment #BehindTheScenesHeroes #LeapForward #TaketheLeap

🌟 Celebrating the Vital Role of Administrative Assistants 🌟 Today, I want to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of all administrative assistants! They are some real unsung heroes who keep every office running smoothly day in and day out. 💼 Beyond their organizational prowess and attention to detail, they are our problem solvers, collaborators, and the glue that holds our team together. 🔍 Did you know: 1️⃣ Administrative assistants save executives an average of 3.6 hours per week. Imagine the impact that extra time has on our ability to innovate and strategize! 2️⃣ 77% of executives credit their assistants with increasing their productivity and enabling them to focus on high-priority tasks. 3️⃣ They are not just support staff; they are essential partners in our success, bringing creativity and efficiency to everything they do. 👏 Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these amazing individuals who make a significant difference in our daily operations. #AdministrativeAssistants #OfficeHeroes #Gratitude #TeamWork #didyouknow #officefacts #officestats #clericalstats

Who's the backbone of your New England area business? Nominate them for the 2024 Admin Awards! As an advisory board member for the Boston/New England Admin Awards, I see firsthand the incredible impact administrative professionals have on businesses. They're the glue that holds everything together, the problem-solvers, the go-to people who anticipate your needs before you even know you have them. Think about it: Who keeps your calendar running smoothly and ensures you never miss a beat? Who tackles complex tasks with a smile and unwavering dedication? Who goes above and beyond to make your team, and the entire company, function seamlessly? These are the amazing admins who deserve recognition! The Admin Awards celebrate these unsung heroes at a prestigious gala on November 1st in Boston's Seaport Hotel. This is your chance to nominate the powerhouse admin in your life and show them the appreciation they truly deserve. Do you know an admin who: consistently anticipates and solves problems? fosters a positive and productive work environment? exemplifies exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail? If so, nominate them today! https://lnkd.in/eDnkAhGS Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible admins who make our businesses thrive! Drop a comment below and tell me about the amazing admin in your life. Let's connect and discuss how to craft a winning nomination! #AdminAwards #Boston #NewEngland #UnsungHeroes #Recognition #Nomination