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.
Time is a limited resource, and as we head into 2025, finding ways to free up your executive’s schedule can make a difference for the business and their personal life. Here’s a proactive approach to yearly planning that will help streamline travel, manage priorities and empower your executive to make strategic choices that allow them to step away when it counts.
As the first line of support for your executive, that support continues during health-related situations. Some health conditions are more common than others and can be dangerous if left unacknowledged, or if you lack the knowledge to properly navigate an emergency. Here are some common conditions you may see in your executives.
When the gorgeous summer weather arrives, it’s no surprise that employees would rather be outside enjoying it than stuck in an office building under fluorescent lights. As an executive assistant, you can embrace the July celebrations of National Parks and Recreation Month and National Ice Cream Month to arrange fun team-building activities to get people outdoors and bonding—for both on-site staff and remote workers.
Around this time each year, the job market is flooded with a fresh wave of recent high school and college graduates. Many managers find their plates full of onboarding and training responsibilities during the summer. This influx presents an exciting opportunity and a critical challenge. Harnessing the raw potential of these newcomers while effectively integrating them into your existing team dynamics demands a deft managerial touch.
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.
Team-building events can be a hit or a miss. If you ask colleagues about their experiences with such activities, you’re bound to get mixed responses. Team-building can be fun, engaging and beneficial, but poor planning and lackluster ideas are often the downfall of what could have been extraordinary. Here are some options to consider across the country for your next team-building event.
With Easter landing on the last day of the month, religious discussions may begin floating through the workplace, and your HR department may receive accommodation requests for some of your team members. You are likely already aware of the caution needed for navigating religion in the workplace. Avoid discrimination and lawsuits with this quick refresher on accommodations and immediate courses of action.
LinkedIn has rapidly become one of the most popular social media platforms for professionals. In your position as an executive assistant, it’s likely that if your boss wants to become more engaged online, the responsibility will fall to you. When managing your executive’s LinkedIn page, consistency, professionalism and strategic content are key. Here are 10 tips to help you effectively manage and post.
As an executive assistant, navigating the nuances of your executive’s personality and work style is key to fostering a successful working relationship. Understanding their quirks can lead to smoother collaborations, increased efficiency and a more harmonious work environment. Here are some insightful tips on unraveling the idiosyncrasies of your executive.