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General - Discussion on miscellaneous topics
Budget - where are you cutting costs?my organization is in a position where we are cutting costs and i have been aske... by therealsarahdg (01/24/2012) 3
Managing Executive's Emails and Tracking TasksHelp! I'm interviewing with an Executive who needs his emails and tasks managed... by Lynda PNW (01/07/2012) 5
Required Labor Law PostersHas anyone else attempted to order Labor Law posting notices lately? We receive... by Dawn/Chicago (11/30/2011) 12
Performance ReviewsI've worked a long time - for several different companies, types of businesses... by Office Person (11/29/2011) 12
J. Edgar Movie - Helen GandyJust curious if anyone else saw the movie J. Edgar, about J. Edgar Hoover and th... by Anonymous (11/28/2011) 1
Christmas Gift IdeasIt's that time of year again. I have to come up with a gift to send to our Lead... by Susan Solecitto (11/28/2011) 1
Ed2Go questionI'm thinking of taking a class on ed2go.com/aeap; however, the website doesn't i... by Anonymous (11/15/2011) 2
HELP!!! Organization help.Hello, I have been with my current boss for 4 years now. I need help properly s... by Captain Clay Hammer (11/15/2011) 5
Guidelines for In-Office CateringDoes anyone have published guidelines or rules for when it is okay to ask for ca... by Anonymous (11/01/2011) 4
Conference Site FeedbackI have been asked to help coordinate a conference for approximately 65 attendees... by Anonymous (10/26/2011) 8
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Worklife Balance - Discussion on managing your personal and professional life.
BudgetMy jog responsabilities are changing a bit. As part of a growing experience I h... by Martha Rivas (08/19/2011) 4
RE: OutlookYour IT dept can not figure it out because it can not be done. Only one calendar... by Julie Arnheim (08/19/2011) 0
Importing Outlook CalendarI need help from my fellow EA's. I just received a Blackberry and would like to... by Alice Rezendes (08/17/2011) 6
Business vs. Personal in the OfficeIn terms of selling your Pampered Chef in the office, simple give individuals in... by Deeya Tauzin-Richard (10/08/2010) 0
Sharing Pampered Chef at the office without breaking any rulesHello, I recently started selling Pampered Chef to help make ends meet. Our comp... by Melissa Helms (10/08/2010) 8
Mission Statement for Administrative AssistantsI have been asked to start facilitating Administrative Meetings and my first ass... by Vivian (08/13/2009) 7
Work SharingDue to a medical condition, I will be reducing my work-week hours, and my full-t... by Rebecca Harrington (08/12/2009) 3
Email Hosting ServicesWe are getting ready to change our web hosting to a service that doesn't offer e... by Barbara Hughes (10/25/2007) 3
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Software, Internet, Office Equipment & Technology - Discussion of new software tips, trouble shooting and office equipment
Office Phone Headset RecommendationOur office phones are from Mitel. I have a 5330 IP Phone. I currently have a P... by Senior EA-Business Writer (11/15/2011) 4
Outlook - RemindersMy boss would like Outlook, to populate a list of his important meetings for the... by Anonymous (10/27/2011) 4
Exchange CalendarWhen I populate my boss' calendar and mark a calendar invitation "Private&q... by Joyce McSweeney (09/13/2011) 6
Org ChartI use MicroSoft Visio 2007 to create Org Charts. Microsoft has a helpful tutori... by Debra Steele (08/31/2011) 2
The Ultimate ORG Chart!I need to create the ultimate org chart for my supervisor's corporate overview p... by Senior EA-Business Writer (08/31/2011) 12
Importing Outlook CalendarI need help from my fellow EA's. I just received a Blackberry and would like to ... by Alice Rezendes (08/19/2011) 1
Minutes SoftwareA good portion of my time is spent on transcribing minutes (shouldn't they be ca... by Anonymous (07/21/2011) 16
Managing a ListservHelp! I'm being assigned to manage an existing listserv for an affiliated organi... by Patrick McKenna (06/14/2011) 3
Copying Excel worksheet to Word DocumentWe have windows '07 and I am trying to copy an excel worksheet into the word doc... by Anonymous (06/08/2011) 1
Automating forms in Word 2003Does anyone know how to create macros that automate forms in Word 2003? Specifi... by Jenny Brandon (06/08/2011) 5
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Workplace Issues - Discuss problems with difficult people, situations and events.
This is totally off the wall -- but I have to ask this questionAre the 'professionals' in your office as incapable of learning how to use the p... by Office Person (01/27/2012) 12
Advice Workplace IssueI have an employee who is a senior and has been with the company for over 10 yea... by Jackie (01/21/2012) 2
"New Employee - The Honeymoon is OVER! Isn't it crazy behavior? It's an attitude thing that I've noticed more and more... by Ann (12/29/2011) 0
New Employee - The Honeymoon is OVER!A new person started in my department. They were very nice & worked well wit... by Annoymous (12/27/2011) 5
Office social 'events' or contests being turned into beer fests Why do your office functions have to be contests . . . and with beer? Can't you... by Carole Loeb (10/10/2011) 0
Office social 'events' or contests being turned into beer festsHR has been attempting to do some group social things during working hours -- ma... by Office Person (10/05/2011) 10
Would YOU want to know?I joined a new department in January as the Administrative Coordinator. I have f... by Anonymous (05/18/2011) 8
Workplace IssuesI think your best approach is to ask her to generate a docment that list out her... by Deeya Tauzin-Richard (04/14/2011) 1
Seeking AdviceHello I have an employee who is always complaining that she can get her work ... by Jackie (04/14/2011) 10
New job just in time?I had been unhappy in my job for some time and have been looking, although not t... by Anonymous (10/14/2010) 1
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Networking - Increase your career success by connecting to fellow members
Board Resignation GiftWhen one of our board members retires or resigns, we have a 8x10 photo of our ho... by Brenda Short (11/20/2011) 0
Board Member Resignation PlaqueOur Board Chair has resigned and will be leaving of Governance Board at the end ... by sgarland (11/17/2011) 6
Returning to Job Market and Looking for HelpI'm re-entering the job market in the Northern Virginia area and need some help.... by Jan Cook (11/17/2011) 8
Kentucky HelpI need someone in the Lexington Kentucky area to help me put our Central Filing ... by Captain Clay Hammer (11/16/2011) 1
US Nationwide Executive Sedan Services: Recommendations?I currently use a rather large national car service for the president of our com... by Senior EA-Business Writer (04/15/2011) 0
Meeting PlannerI am now retired from my 20+ government job as Executive Administrative Assistan... by Karen Indelicato (03/21/2011) 4
Receptionist/Reporting Admin NeededWe have a wonderful team here, and we do fun social stuff on special occasions! ... by Senior EA-Business Writer (12/14/2010) 0
need to find fellow attendee from New Orleans conferenceI neglected to say "good bye" and get contact info for Donna Dove from... by Vicki Lucas (09/20/2010) 0
Front Desk/Team Admin Needed in Leesburg/Ashburn, Virginia1. Prompt attendance / Strong work ethic 2. Strong MS Office 2007 skills 3. Ea... by Senior EA-Business Writer (05/19/2010) 0
Position OPEN - ILLINOIS - Near O'HareMENTION MIKE HOLLAR, my boss, when calling. GOOD LUCK! Let me know what happens... by Dena (03/26/2010) 0
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Company Policies and Office Procedures - Discussion of company sponsored benefits, policies and office procedures
Filing TestI'm looking for a basic filing test to give our new hires and temps before I all... by Debb Ross (08/17/2011) 2
Correspondence Routing Slip for Director's SignatureHello, As I previously mentioned, I was recently relocated to another office wit... by Irene Scott (07/27/2011) 4
New title for ReceptionistWe are looking to upgrade the job title of our receptionist. She is full-time a... by Jeanne Bohlen (06/27/2011) 18
Safety PoliciesGreetings, I work for a fairly large technology division (160 employees) in a l... by Joyce McSweeney (06/20/2011) 7
Dress Code - Business CasualI've been hearing lately that some business offices are trying to abandon 'busin... by Office Person (09/30/2010) 10
Hospira IV PumpsHi all, we are about to begin using the Hospira IV pumps at our children's hospi... by Carolyn Clemons (06/03/2010) 1
Desk ReferenceI used to work as a legal secretary where it was quite common to have a desk ref... by Rebeckah Beswick (05/26/2010) 5
360 Degree Assessment for Administrative ProfessionaslDoes anyone have an example of a 360 Degree Assessemtn specifically for administ... by Rhonda Strong (02/25/2010) 5
Travel authorization form request Hello, I need to develop a new form for employees to use when requesting travel... by Jamie (02/03/2010) 6
General Office Standards“I have been tasked with developing general office standards for our company, ... by Judith (01/19/2010) 2
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Career Development - Discussion of current and future goals, objectives, advancements, changes, education and training.
Seasoned Admin Assistant changing to Exec AssistantI've been an admin for many years, and want to apply for exec assistant position... by Rosemary Bigham (09/30/2011) 10
Creating Professional Portfolio PresentationI'm looking for a PowerPoint or other type of presentation on creating a profess... by Jeanne Bohlen (01/21/2011) 2
career advancementI have recently been laid off and have been looking for a position as an AA or E... by Toni Reboca (09/21/2010) 2
Creating ObjectivesI've been asked to submit my Objectives in my new role as the assistant to the V... by Ms. Mary (07/23/2010) 3
NAPWI was wondering whether any of the AEAP members are also members of the NAPW (Na... by Anonymous (06/08/2010) 3
IcebreakersI am preparing for our quarterly administrative assistant meeting and am looking... by Diane Salava (05/26/2010) 8
Looking to relocateI am interested in relocating to South Carolina...can anyone help with job infor... by Anonymous (04/20/2010) 8
Microsoft Office Specialist CertificationHi there. I would like to get my MOS certification. Has anyone done this online?... by Dawn Schulz (04/17/2010) 1
EXCEL REFRESHERI am a senior level Administrative Assistant. My role is primarily scheduling, ... by TLP (12/23/2009) 7
Seeking Relocation Information in Washington, DC Hello, I am considering moving to Washington, DC. I am seeking suggestions for:... by Irene Scott (11/16/2009) 1
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AEAP Annual Conference - Network with others attending the annual conference
New Orleans NetworkingI recently started a vigorous exercise program and, well, I'm hooked! I want to... by Anonymous (09/02/2010) 0
St. Louis ConferenceHello all! This will be my first year attending the conference and I'm looking f... by Monica Hetu (06/06/2008) 1
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News and Announcements - Admin topics in the news and announcements from headquarters
For Us Working Women Who Find It Hard To Juggle Our Careers & Keep AWatchful Eye Our Children As They Surf the NetKidZafe Can Help You Protect Your Child Did you know? • 33% of teens have be... by Lisa (09/08/2011) 0
What factors do you consider before you make limo reservation?What keywords do you use to find the limousine service or airport transportation... by Shareen Rizvi (12/09/2009) 4
Special for Airport Transportation We offer Holiday Special for airport transportation fo Chicago Airports. For Res... by Shareen Rizvi (12/09/2009) 0
AEAP 34th Annual ConferenceLast chance to attend AEAP's 34th Annual Conference, September 17 - 19, 2009 in ... by Ruth Salta (08/14/2009) 0
Chicago areaI am going to Chicago in December and would like advice on the best places to se... by Teresa Wall (11/19/2008) 10
Job SearchI have not logged into the AEAP website for awhile. The job search section seems... by jh (08/06/2008) 1
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Government Admins - Connect with other admins working for the various government agencies, city, state and federal
Federal Resume KSA'sDoes anyone know how to draft a KSA resume for the government? I'm coming out o... by Teri McCullough (12/28/2009) 3
recognition derservedI would appreciate any advice that you can provide regarding being overlooked fo... by Deborah Garitson (03/11/2008) 1
Paternity LeaveWhere can I I find information on paternity leave for state of California? How ... by Leyina Chen (03/03/2008) 11
Performance Eval.I have an employee that I will be meeting with to discuss her Performance Evalua... by Jackie (03/03/2008) 17
Office PoliciesOur new insurance carrier is requiring us to add additional office policies to t... by Sandra Clair-Ball (02/12/2008) 1
Updating Contact InformationI would like to know more efficiant ways to update our contact information than ... by Diane Beecher (12/06/2007) 1
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Healthcare Admins - Connect with other admins working in the healthcare field
Healthcare AcronymsI'm looking for a listing of healthcare acronyms to include in our Board Orienta... by Lisa Porria (01/13/2009) 7
Job HuntThis is my first time with an inquiry. I have a string of bad luck - I get a gre... by Diane Klepadlo (08/15/2008) 15
Dress Code for Non-Patient Care Healthcare EmployeesI am an executive secretary in Administration at a hospital. I have been asked b... by Lisa Cudd (07/28/2008) 13
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Financial Admins - Connect with other admins in the banking, finance, accounting and insurance fields.
Any other financial admins out there?I just noticed that there are no posts from any other financial admins and thoug... by S3 (05/27/2011) 4
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Education Admins - Connect with other admins in the education field
Textbook Inventory SystemOur school system is looking at textbook inventory systems. We do not currently... by Mona Kay Helper (04/24/2008) 2
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Human Resources Admins - Connect with other admins working in HR
Charter for HR Admin Working GroupWe are creating an HR Admin Working Group and need to come up with a charter, do... by Nancy Murphy-Walsh (07/15/2010) 0
Nepotism PolicyMy company's policy: "No member of the immediate family of a current City s... by Joan McHale (07/17/2009) 0
Nepotism PolicyDoes anyone have a sample of a nepotism policy? Our company is growing and it i... by Anonymous (07/10/2009) 7
Payroll SpecialistDoes anyone have a job description of a Payroll specialist? We only have one HR... by Anonymous (07/08/2009) 2
Exit GuideI have been asked to compile a list of things to do or items to receive from a t... by Anonymous (06/22/2009) 11
Going from 5 day week to 4 daysWe are considering changing from a 5 day week to a 4 day week (32 hour week). D... by Anonymous (06/09/2009) 5
Pink SlipsI have been asked to write pink slips for a layoff that is coming up at the end ... by John Malek (04/15/2009) 9
Mapping Software for FMLA trackingDoes anyone know of a software where I could map our offices and see which other... by Anonymous (03/23/2009) 5
Human Resources QuestionI would like to know how to get experience in the human resources field, after g... by Anonymous (01/12/2009) 10
Emergency Preparedness & Business ContinuityI am on a committee to develop an Emergency Preparedness & Business Continui... by SWW (12/08/2008) 2
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Legal Admins - Connect with other admins working in the legal field
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Virtual Assistants - Connect with other VA's
Have more members become Virtual Assistants since 2008?I see that we have a forum from 2008 regarding becoming a VA. Are there others o... by Terry Killian (08/31/2010) 3
Wanted to switch to healthcare industryI'm an administrative assistant with 12 years of experience in the financial (co... by Anonymous (07/22/2010) 1
Legitimate home-based admin opportunityDoes anyone know of a legitimate opportunity for someone with excellent admin sk... by Julie Dasher (05/08/2008) 10
All Season Flea MarketsI have a client who is thinking about renting a permanent space at an All Season... by Susan Rogers (12/07/2007) 0
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Communication/Technology/Computer Admins - Connect with other admins in the technology and communicaiton fields
DisclaimerDoes anyone have a general disclaimer they use when making a report of a telepho... by Julie Minegar Stasi (02/03/2012) 0
Policy Management SoftwareDo you use a policy management software? If so, what software do use? Do you fi... by Kathie A (09/12/2011) 0
Web Demos or WebinarsMy new boss asked me to set up a call with a present client and have a Web Demo... by Anonymous (03/14/2011) 0
Reply vs. Reply AllDoes anyone have a best practice they can share on how to address others on when... by Anonymous (03/04/2010) 5
Outlook 2003 Read Receipt QuestionI am a long-time user of Outlook 2003 and recently had my computer replaced. Of ... by Anonymous (10/28/2009) 15
Outlook Meeting PlanningHi all. I plan sooooo many meetings using Outlook. My frustration is that I wi... by Kathy J. (10/23/2009) 5
Secretarial CompetenciesFor the State of Washington, you can find competencies at the following URL. The... by Carroll Ferguson (10/01/2009) 1
Secretarial CompetenciesI have worked as a secretary for the federal government for the past 14 years. T... by Anne Wagner (09/30/2009) 2
Web 2.0 ToolsI'm an admin completing a masters degree and need to demonstrate the need for ad... by Stacy Leitner (09/20/2009) 6
Interview Questions for Admin/Exec AssistantsI've been asked to interview/pre-screen some candidates for an admin role report... by Anonymous (10/10/2007) 8
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Manufacturing/Construction Admins - Connect with others in the manufacturing and construction fields.
Looking for VOIP ProviderHi all. I just joined AEAP and I am looking forward to networking and learning f... by Violet (10/25/2011) 3
Dual MonitorsI have been using dual monitors for 6 years and have no idea how I did my job w/... by Alice Rezendes (07/21/2011) 0
Project Management AdviceI've been asked to coordinate the office reconfiguration for my department. It i... by Ayanna Castro (04/15/2011) 3
Outlook TrackingDoes anyone know how to print an Outlook Tracking. When I go to Tracking it ind... by Ms. Mary (04/15/2011) 11
Need Outlook Help!My boss wants me to schedule appointments for her by sending her a request that ... by Cindy McIntyre (09/23/2010) 17
Job duties of Design Firm AAsHi, I would like to try working for an architectural or other type of design ... by Anonymous (07/14/2010) 5
Pittsburgh AreaIs anyone interested in putting together a local group of AEAP members? There a... by Diane Salava (06/17/2010) 4
Technically firedI have a situation that I would like some help with. I work for a local Pastor ... by wondering (09/03/2009) 12
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