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.
LinkedIn is getting ready to launch a suite of artificial intelligence-based recruiting tools that could cement AI as HR’s MVP. Here’s what’s on tap for what LinkedIn is calling Wave 1 of Recruiter’s upgrade.
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.
In the world of administrative support, one skill stands out as indispensable: the ability to work effectively with all types of supervisors, even those who may seem chaotic. Navigating this topic can be challenging, but it is crucial to be prepared to effectively work for executives who others may consider difficult to work for, rather than being blindsided.
Networking and maintaining connections are vital to the success of many businesses, but master contact lists can be daunting to create and stressful to manage. Thankfully, nowadays there are far more options to develop, customize and organize a list than relying on handwritten files in a physical cabinet. Here are some digital tools and software that can be incredibly useful.
In your role, you may often find yourself planning both small and large events for your organization or a group of employees. Consider the items on this checklist to create your own thorough plan for approaching your next event.
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.
It is not uncommon to work for an executive who feels above everyone else and talks down to others. While organizations should make a greater effort to replace these types of bosses, they are a reality in the workplace and sometimes you must speak up for yourself. Here are some ways to respond if you feel that your executive is belittling you at work.