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Revealing the Contrasts between Assistant and Office Management Roles

The Office Management Group

In the dynamic world of office environments, roles may seem interchangeable at first glance, but a closer inspection reveals distinct differences between an assistant and an office manager. In typical workplaces, an assistant often embodies adaptability, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills.

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The isolated Office Manager

The Office Management Group

One of the things I wanted to write about when I started blogging was isolation, which is felt by a number of people in office management-type roles. No-one knows what an office manager does I'll try and set the scene. You can register for the 2023 Show here.

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Office Management Tools You Need

The Receptionist

In this post, we’re rounding up all of the office management systems and tools you’ll need for your office. Project Management Tools Time Management and Productivity Document Management Communication Tools Visitor Management Systems Project Management Every organization has a set of goals it needs to accomplish.

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Advice for an Office Manager (and their Manager)

The Office Management Group

Little support and training Many of us have likely found ourselves in this position, and I think it is particularly pertinent for office management roles whereby the job spec is so, so vast that you can lose sight quite easily of your core role, the support for that position and therefore the appetite to keep doing it. Permalink

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Common Office Management Mistakes

The Office Management Group

in the office management world, I have seen and learnt a thing or two about how to effectively run an office. And, after being in the thick of some oversights or mistakes, I’ve understood where common office management mistakes lie, or at least areas in which offices and the running of them typically fall short.

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Office Management and Successful Hybrid Working: Balancing Productivity and Flexibility

The Office Management Group

In recent times, the traditional concept of office management has undergone a significant transformation due to the rise of hybrid working and the extensive evolution in the remit of the role. Encourage open communication, trust, and empower employees to manage their time effectively.

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Leadership and Management: Growing Your Role and Maximising Impact as an Office Manager

The Office Management Group

Stepping into the role of an office manager is both an exciting and challenging journey. And very typically, at some point you are given direct reports e.g. with receptionists, assistants or junior office management staff. Recognise achievements, celebrate milestones, and maintain open lines of communication.