The stark reality is that as an event organiser you need to be acutely aware of security and risk and demonstrate a duty of care for your event staff and delegates. There are several things you can do to evidence that you have taken reasonable steps to prevent harm coming to anyone at your event, regardless of […]
As an administrative professional, you hold everything and everyone together. That often includes planning events for executives, internal teams, and key stakeholders. Yet frustrations and roadblocks can make event planning feel unwelcome and, at times, almost unbearable. Without a clear sense of purpose, it is easy to feel powerless. You are not alone. Planning Without […]
In today’s fast-paced workplace, everything feels urgent, last minute, and often completely different from what you were told just hours before. As an administrative professional, you are the lighthouse in the chaos, the calm problem solver who keeps everything moving. Trust your judgment and your abilities. Moments like these are exactly when your talent shines. […]
For assistants managing executives with demanding travel schedules, success comes down to planning, precision, and foresight. As someone who spends most of the year on the road, I know how much difference a well-organized trip can make. Your goal isn’t just to get your executive from point A to B, it’s to maximize time, minimize […]
As administrative professionals, productivity is often seen as part of our DNA. We proudly highlight it on rĂ©sumĂ©s and emphasize it in interviews. Yet, productivity is often misunderstood. Many of us equate it with “doing more, faster,” when in reality, true productivity is about creating space for health, balance, and wellbeing. Unfortunately, the “more in […]
Email management remains one of the most challenging aspects of supporting high-level executives. When your executive receives hundreds of messages daily, having a streamlined system becomes not just helpful but essential. Here’s a comprehensive approach that transforms chaotic inboxes into organized command centers.
AI tools are rapidly changing the workplace landscape, and Microsoft 365 Copilot represents one of the most significant developments for administrative professionals. This AI assistant is designed to work within familiar Microsoft applications, potentially reducing manual tasks and streamlining workflows.
A well-organized Bring Your Child to Work Day can be a memorable experience for employees and their families—provided it doesn’t disrupt the work that needs to get done. As an executive assistant, you’ll likely be at the center of making sure the event is engaging for kids, smooth for employees and aligned with company culture.
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.
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