Office Tech in Brief—Excel workbooks
Workbook relationship, cell relationship and workbook analysis.
Make the most of summer interns
Summer internships are in full swing, with eager students looking to gain real-world experience. As an executive assistant managing interns, you play a vital role in ensuring these temporary team members provide maximum value while getting a productive learning experience themselves.
Emerging AI tools for admins
Artificial intelligence continues to advance, with priceless tools for admins constantly emerging. Take a minute to check out some of the following to improve your workflow and overall EA experience.
Reframe negative scenarios at work
Some situations you encounter in the workplace can feel troublesome, trying and challenging. As an EA, these moments rarely come as surprises, but they can also be approached from different angles and turned into opportunities to shine. Here are a few scenarios you can benefit from reframing.
How to prepare for employee absences this vacation season
As summer approaches, managers often face a surge of vacation requests from their team members. Efficiently managing these requests is crucial to maintaining operational continuity and avoiding potential disruptions. By implementing strategic planning and leveraging the appropriate tools, learn how to ensure seamless operations during peak vacation periods.
Tech trends: Leading edge or out of style?
Keeping informed of what’s coming and what’s waning in popularity puts you in a unique position to help your organization with user adoption and rollout strategies. Here’s what to know about hot trends’ inevitable ends.
Strategies for cultivating a resilient mindset
The role of an executive assistant is undoubtedly a demanding one, requiring the ability to juggle multiple priorities, navigate complex organizational dynamics and provide unwavering support to high-level executives. In this fast-paced, high-stakes environment, it’s critical for you to develop a resilient mindset that allows you to thrive under pressure.
Tech Help—Photo-heavy deliverables
Creating a photo index and displaying multiple photos.
Upgrade from support to a trusted business partner
The duties of an executive assistant go far beyond managing schedules, arranging travel and answering phone calls. You have the unique opportunity to position yourself as a trusted partner to your executive, contributing strategic insights and driving meaningful organizational impact. But how do you make that shift from a support role to a true business partner?
Taking charge and keeping your edge in 2024
There’s good news and bad news about the workplace for executive assistants in 2024.