Considering Office Management
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by Beverly West
"An office manager is responsible for anything and everything that can affect the quality of life in the office," says Jase Bergen, office manager for an entertainment company. "If it's broken, you better fix it -- no excuses. You just do it. And when six things break at once, you have to keep your cool and have the presence of mind to figure out what has to be fixed first."
Few roles are as integral to an office as that of the office manager. Responsible for circulating information throughout an organisation, as well as coordinating the efforts of vendors, management and support, office managers ensure everyone is working in tandem toward the company's overall success. Could you be up for the task?
An office manager's job description often includes pricing office supplies, managing payroll, controlling petty cash, supervising support staff and interviewing job applicants. An office manager must exercise sound judgment every day, and any lapse may mean termination.
