Executive assistants are uniquely positioned to coordinate emergency responses across all levels of an organization. As companies face an increasing variety of natural disasters, EAs must be prepared for multiple scenarios. Here’s how to develop a comprehensive crisis-management approach.
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.
Executive assistants are the unsung heroes of the corporate world, but how do you and your fellow skilled professionals prefer to receive instructions from your executives? We recently conducted a poll in our Facebook and LinkedIn groups, and the response from the community sheds light on this crucial aspect of the EA/executive relationship.
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.
Do you miss deadlines more than you meet them? Is it challenging for you to remember all the little details surrounding each assignment? Are your important files getting lost in the depths of your computer? Enter ClickUp, a versatile project management and collaboration platform that’s revolutionizing the way EAs organize tasks, manage projects and communicate with their teams.