Office Administration

Businesses across the globe are embracing an environmentally sensitive approach—not only to maintain credibility and protect the bottom line, but also to attract the best employees. This program explores policies, work habits, and advantages often found in green workplaces. Highlighting the overlap between environmental and corporate culture, the video introduces business leaders and sustainability experts who discuss eco-friendly strategies, best practices, and human resources concepts. A great teaching tool for up-and-coming managers and business owners—who must be increasingly in tune with sustainable and ecological thinking.

When it’s time to get down to the business of business, introduce your students to some people who make their living at it. This program profiles a corporate accounting assistant, an administrative assistant, an account director, and a principal at a commercial real estate services firm. Together they cover a lot of ground as they discuss the challenges and rewards of their work, providing information on necessary skills, educational credentials, and personal qualities.

This video examines the most important communication skills in the business setting. Topics include preparing a dynamic presentation, knowing your audience, creating visuals, and answering questions. Lecture-launching, discussion-provoking, and ideal for in-class showing.

This program provides a comprehensive overview of the most common information and communication technology applications found in the business environment, and demonstrates how employees on all job levels can make the best use of them. Some of the topics covered include naming, storing, backing up, and sharing electronic files; avoiding plagiarism and finding reliable sources when conducting online research; designing PowerPoint presentations; features of spreadsheets and databases; corporate branding in documents and presentations; understanding copyright and confidentiality issues; and even good health practices such as proper posture and resting the eyes.