The data shows that more than half of the working population is female and 93–97% of the world’s administrative support staff are women. Those kinds of numbers bear paying some attention to the challenges that exist for women in 2024.
Between coordinating global meetings and managing complex calendars, gratitude might seem like an afterthought in an executive assistant’s packed schedule. Yet as offices buzz with holiday planning, year-end deadlines and National Gratitude Month in November, practicing intentional thankfulness could be your most powerful professional tool.
When nothing goes right: Your comeback strategy … give meaningful, professional gifts to executives and teams
October 16 is approaching on the calendar, and with it comes a unique opportunity for executive assistants to strengthen professional relationships and showcase their strategic thinking. While Boss’s Day might seem like just another Hallmark holiday, savvy EAs recognize its potential as a powerful tool for career advancement and team building.
Whether or not you were directly affected by the Microsoft Windows/CrowdStrike debacle of July 2024, with 8.5 million Windows computers crashing around the world, we can’t pretend that such a thing is not likely to happen again. Here are three things you can do to be ready to step up when (not if) something like this happens again.
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It’s time for the assistants of the world to be a part of the solution to address offensive and inaccurate characterizations of the administrative support role in collaboration with leaders, HR and recruiters. The future of the profession depends on it.
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment practices. Here are some ways to leverage your role to create a more accessible and supportive environment for all employees.
This past year has brought up countless conversations surrounding AI, but with new terms and tools emerging, those discussions can quickly become confusing for employees. A recent article from CNET listed and defined some of the new AI-related jargon that users should be aware of. Here are some of the key concepts and tools from that list that will take your employees’ understanding of AI to the next level.
There’s no doubt you have been told your days as an administrative professional are numbered, that AI will replace you and that your job can be done by a bot. In case you are not sure, none of this is true. Your unique skills and perspective coupled with your willingness to expand your knowledge and your role will not only give you job security but also give you opportunities to grow. Here are a few thoughts on how it can work.
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