An office manager is always looking for ways to stretch the budget without sacrificing efficiency or morale. Fortunately, some of the most effective cost-cutting strategies don’t require drastic changes—just a little creativity and focus. Here are five actionable ideas you can implement right away: Audit Your Subscriptions and Services Take a close look at recurring … [Read more...] about 5 Cost-Cutting Strategies Every Office Manager Can Implement Today
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Office Organization Checklist: Essential Tasks to Stay on Track Every Week
Staying organized is key to maintaining smooth operations and ensuring that your office runs like a well-oiled machine. Whether you’re handling administrative duties, managing staff, or overseeing day-to-day operations, having a checklist to guide you can help you stay on top of everything. This checklist breaks down essential tasks into weekly, monthly, and quarterly actions, … [Read more...] about Office Organization Checklist: Essential Tasks to Stay on Track Every Week
How to Use Skills Tests in the Hiring Process
Hiring the right person can make or break a team’s success. Resumes and interviews only reveal part of the picture—sometimes the best way to evaluate a candidate’s potential is to see their skills in action. That’s where skills tests come in. If you’re involved in the hiring process and want a practical way to assess real capabilities, this primer will walk you through how to … [Read more...] about How to Use Skills Tests in the Hiring Process
Create Your Own Key Contacts Cheat Sheet
When things go sideways in the office—a printer meltdown, a flooded bathroom, or a sudden software crash—you don’t want to waste time digging through old emails or shared drives to find the right person to call. That’s where your Key Contacts Cheat Sheet comes in. Think of this as your office emergency contact list and your daily go-to. Whether you’re onboarding a new team … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Key Contacts Cheat Sheet
Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches
By Lynne Curry A coaching client collapsed into the chair across from my desk, her face telegraphing defeat. “I barely survived a lunch break with Paula from Payroll.” “Lexy, what happened?” I asked. “Paula looked at my quinoa bowl and said, ‘So, you’re dieting—Is it working?’ Then she asked, ‘Are you still doing the dating apps? What’s it been, a year?’” A … [Read more...] about Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches
10 Good Things to Work on in June: A To-Do List for Office Managers
June has a rhythm all its own. For many workplaces, it marks the end of one busy season and the slow ramp-up to another. It’s a month that offers breathing room—just enough to pause, assess, and prepare for what’s next. Whether you manage a corporate office, nonprofit, creative agency, or small business, here are ten smart things you can tackle in June to keep your workplace … [Read more...] about 10 Good Things to Work on in June: A To-Do List for Office Managers