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.
As upsetting, heartbreaking, frustrating and disgusting as it may be, there’s no denying that sexual harassment is a real problem in many workplaces. With how important it is to try to remove these kinds of people from your workplace as quickly as possible, it’s crucial to know what steps to take in different circumstances when your executive is clearly out of line.
Do you remember your first day at your current job? Of course you do. Firsts are special because we remember them vividly and our opinions are strongly colored by them. First impressions are called that for a reason. They are very important.
The workplace is a melting pot of diverse opinions, which is often one of its greatest strengths as team members challenge one another to approach problems in new ways. With the good comes the bad, though—voicing political opinions is not appropriate in the office or through telecommunications. Here’s what you can do to navigate these conversations and keep your focus on work-related matters.
The smartest leaders know to lean on EAs for their high EQ, superior organizational skills and deep behind-the-scenes knowledge. The EA is in a unique position to see and hear almost everything going on in an organization. Under no circumstances should leaders belittle and diminish them.
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.
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.
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.
Streamline your paper filing system … should you do your boss’ personal errands?
Managing both of your calendars can prove especially challenging as it can easily get confusing trying to keep track of items and not miss or skip over important meetings, tasks or events. Here are 10 ideas to consider when working on improving your calendar management.