Recognition ripples through an organization like waves in a pond, touching every corner and leaving lasting impressions on company culture. While Employee Appreciation Day arrives on March 7, the most effective recognition strategies extend far beyond a single celebration.
As a new administration takes office, executive assistants face the critical task of helping their organizations adapt to shifting federal policies. Here’s how to transform policy tracking from a reactive scramble into a strategic advantage.
While your innovative ideas might initially clash with a traditionally minded executive’s conventional outlook, a strategically crafted approach can help transform initial resistance into enthusiastic support. The key lies in understanding how to package your ideas in a way that resonates with their management philosophy while demonstrating clear value to the organization.
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the essential contributions of women throughout the workplace. Executive support carries a rich legacy of resilience and transformation, woven by the women who have redefined it.
The executive-assistant role stands at a fascinating crossroads in 2025, transformed by technological innovation, workplace flexibility and evolving professional standards. This transformation presents opportunities and challenges for EAs, who must adapt to remain invaluable assets in today’s corporate environment.
Having a list of references won’t do you any good if you can’t get them to open up to you about a job applicant. But if you are able to get an applicant’s former supervisor on the line, you’re halfway there.