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<p>An example, developing technologies are changing the way all businesses work and there is likely to be an increase in remote working in some areas. For example, some secretarial services can be provided by a specialist agency, or individual, working in a different place to the business they are offering the administrative service to.</p> <p> </p> <p>Projection figures from 'Working Futures2010 -2020' Warwick Institute of Employment Research - December2011.</p>
handling work at remote locations require use of communication and it is only possible if company train emp. with latest tool available in market, secretarial position needs multitasking skills n expertise in use of latest business communication tools or softwares. there are lot of position in org. have administrating task include in their job role. using of advance technology make easier for them to perform job.
In fact the 'Virtual Secretary' is becoming a sought after resource on the Internet.
Many admin and secretarial jobs are being redesigned so that they are entail more management or executive responsibilities. New job titles may be given to these jobs but largely they are secretaries with a twist if you like.
Admin/secretarial jobs which remain are also being affected by technology in that there is increasing pressure for employees to become familiar with the latest software as quickly as possible. Although technology was supposed to make employees lives easier, new technology can mean more work - more work to be done in the same number of working hours.
Technology has both advantage and disadvantages.
For a company to implement new technology at work would bring effeciency and cost effectiveness, there fore leading to less human based task. With the help of technology you can generate data, analyse and make decision for action. Certain work place and businesses I know are already using Technology for managing customers and accounts, this does waive the need of a secretary or administrator.
