I get questions comparing Google and Microsoft a lot, but it usually sounds something more like, “Microsoft Office is really better than Google Workspace, isn’t it?” Not long ago, I might have simply said yes. However, in recent years, Google has improved its office productivity to the point where for many of the tasks on the typical administrative professional’s desk, it more than meets requirements.
Interviewing for a new position as an executive assistant is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. While it’s essential to prepare thoughtful answers to the questions you’ll be asked, don’t forget that a great interview is a two-way street. To ensure the position is the right fit for you, it’s crucial to ask the right questions. Here are some of the best inquiries to consider during your next interview.
Leverage mind-mapping software … enhance email management with Boomerang … develop a weekly Agile routine.
It seems that lately the talk of the business world is artificial intelligence and what it will do to our organizations, individual careers and the economy. What many don’t tend to realize, though, is AI already exists in countless facets of our lives.
AI tools like ChatGPT are capturing the imaginations of information workers everywhere. While I don’t think AI is bad and that only original works of writing created with a chisel and hammer in stone should be considered authentic, each organization must determine how it can be used legally and ethically, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Quiet hiring is about filling open positions with staff who are already on the payroll rather than hiring from outside the company. Executive assistants are prime targets for quiet hiring. In addition to already possessing excellent organizational, communication and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex these skills.
To climb in the ranks within your current organization or branch out and succeed somewhere you view as more prestigious, challenging or fulfilling, take an introspective look at what you bring to the table wherever you go. Here are some practical steps to help chart your path to success.
For some employees, hearing words of praise is better than a cash bonus—and such praise is a key reason people want to stay in their jobs. Yet many managers can muster up such phrases only during annual reviews … if at all. Here are 10 key ideas managers should consider when offering positive feedback to employees.
“Bring your own device/tech/apps” organizations can be challenging, especially if you’re supporting multiple managers who all use different devices and applications. Here are a few tips to maintain your sanity and keep up the good work as who and what you are expected to support becomes fluid.
If you ever find yourself feeling particularly bored and unutilized at work, here are some ways to increase your value to your organization.
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