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Table of Contents
September Issue
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Project Management and Event Planning Certification Week Office Management for Administrative Assistants The 2007 Administrative Professionals Certification Week The 2008 Administrative Professional Certification Week Discount Pass Info: As a subscriber to The Monthly Perk, you are eligible to receive $100 off* the tuition of any administrative management training or conference hosted by The Performance Institute or The American Strategic Management Institute. Use the code KA-Newsletter when registering to receive the Newsletter Discount. *This discount may not be used in addition to any other discounts offered by The Performance Institute.
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8 Foods you should eat Every Day With the busy lifestyles we lead today, eating healthy can be difficult. However, if you understand more of what foods are essential every day to maintain health and boost immunity and energy, eating healthy can become easier. In the article below, learn about eight foods that can do just that. Read more
There is a city called "Rome" on every continent.
S-I-M-P-L-E Organization Strategies Organization doesn’t have to be difficult; in fact, it can be made S-I-M-P-L-E. Taking the time to be organized will help with your time management as well as overall productivity. In a recent article, our partner, Deskdemon, has outlined six steps to make organization easy. Read more Building a Buddy System at Work In a recent study by The Creative Group, employees who take part in team building activities, whether optional or mandatory, are setting themselves up for success at the office. These activities can be as simple as taking a dance class or bungee jumping. These activities will increase team involvement, show your enthusiasm, and increase your visibility to management, all essential to career advancement. Read more
You share your birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world.
Q: Dear Heather, I found out last week that my mother is incredibly sick and will most likely die within the next couple of months (she is 85). As if this news isn’t debilitating enough, my employer has been very insensitive about the entire ordeal. Naturally, I would love to take a few months to stay with my mother (she lives in a different state) and take care of her during her last few months. I spoke to my boss about taking this time off and why I needed to – he told me straight up that if I took more than one month off, then I might not have a job when I get back. I think this is completely ludicrous! Is that even legal? I have been working as an office manager at my current job for more than 10 years, and I am disappointed that my boss has been so unreasonable. I am completely beside myself and don’t know what to do. Who knows how long my mom could “hang in there” for? I just can’t afford to lose this job and lose my mom. Do you have any words of encouragement or advice? Thanks so much.
A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 years.
City of the Month: San Francisco, California
Want to suggest a city and attractions for next month? Please e-mail suggestions to Heather Fallon at [email protected].
It costs about 3 cents to make a $1 bill in the United States.
There is no "Betty" in the Flintstones chewable vitamins.
Pesto Ravioli with Red Peppers and Zucchini 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil Directions:
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Heather L. Fallon serves as the Director for the Center for Administrative Management at the Performance Institute. Have a question for next month? Please e-mail Heather at: 
Rhonda Scharf, CSP, has worked in the trenches of office administration. She knows the unique stresses, challenges, workload and management issues you face every day. Then, fifteen years ago, Rhonda found herself ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Rhonda is an administrative professionals expert and delivers entertaining motivational and educational training programs and keynote speeches.