Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

an hour, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing (24 percent) and mining and quarrying and admin and support services (both 18 percent). Frances O’Grady, general secretary at the TUC, said: “Everybody deserves a fair chance to get a job with decent pay. percent compared to 3.4 percent, and 10.9

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

At the time, I was supporting two busy senior officers and knew that anyone coming in to cover for me would be totally overwhelmed. I was asked to share my binder with the legal secretaries in my division in our Chicago and Washington, D.C. I was preparing to go on medical leave and would be gone for at least eight weeks.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office. For many businesses, an administrative assistant is sometimes the very first hire outside the founding team, with many executives relying on the skills of their assistants to be able to do their job effectively.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Matthew is the PA to Lucy Brazier, the CEO of Marcham Publishing which produces the amazing Executive Secretary Magazine. For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 23, 2020

The article makes a number of claims regarding the EA profession, most of which can be summed up in the article’s subhead: The erosion of jobs that gave women without college degrees a career path happened in dribs and drabs but is as dramatic as the manufacturing decline Rachel Feintzeig. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Founded in 2015 by an Assistant frustrated by the poor standard of secretarial recruitment in the UK, Sidekicks proudly source and supply the finest support talent in London. In addition to our recruitment expertise, all our consultants have previously worked within support roles, so we understand the unique demands of the job you do.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Executive assistants are the backbone of an organization and can offer immense value to busy professionals across the workplace. Providing executive assistant support can often be a demanding experience, with a significant amount of on-the-job training. Are executive assistant courses worth it?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Tracy recently attended the Assist Conference and has a very busy role supporting two directors and their teams at the world famous architect firm. PA Support to our Group Leader and our Group Director. Co-ordination of our PA/Secretary meetings that we have every 2 months. Here is a day in the life: Tracy Reid. .

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Go Burrows

JUNE 27, 2021

She supported the c-suite at a $40m ad agency, the president of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL franchise (for 8 seasons), and now as executive and personal assistant to Brooke Castillo, the founder of The Life Coach School. Emily Claver has been an assistant in some capacity for 33 years. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. – Nelson Mandela. ABOUT EMILY.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

Support staff are crucial for all businesses and I think that organisations like Practically Perfect PA will help raise our profile. I do it around my children so I can safely say being a PA has enabled me to travel the world, get a job within weeks of arriving in two countries and now as a mother it continues to give me work.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

@Miss_Friday: Inspirational tweets for those looking to move into VA work from a VA currently do the job. Emmawalkeruk: Business mentor and virtual assistant trainer. InstAM: Inspiring professional administrators, business managers and leaders to develop skills and build successful careers. Admin Support? ThePAClub: PA?

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Office managers are responsible for keeping businesses running smoothly. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Since joining BCG in 1994, she has supported J. While supporting J., Nicki has also provided support to several other key executives and managed various teams within BCG’s South System, including the Visual Services team and the Houston EA/AA team. While supporting J.,

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Go Burrows

JUNE 27, 2021

She supported the c-suite at a $40m ad agency, the president of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL franchise (for 8 seasons), and now as executive and personal assistant to Brooke Castillo, the founder of The Life Coach School. Emily Claver has been an assistant in some capacity for 33 years. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. – Nelson Mandela. ABOUT EMILY.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Or have you been your own worst enemy, sacrificing yourself to the job? The same is true for career plateaus.

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To read this interview in Executive Support Magazine visit: [link] Sunny Nunan is the CEO and Founder of the Admin Awards in the USA, created in honor of her mother, a life-long administrative professional Can we start with a little background information? The daughter of an electrician and a secretary, I’m the youngest of five kids.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. Chances are your boss will be pleased to get the additional administrative support.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

Emily Dickens on taking charge of your career Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Secretary, SHRM Concentrate on building competitive skills, nurturing personal and professional relationships, and taking responsibility for your choices outside work, to make you less dependent on others for your success at work.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Q: You’ve been a unique blend of experience as an assistant and now executive and business owner (with so much in between!). I was fortunate to work with some amazing managers and executives who were happy to mentor me about business and how to be a business partner. A Conversation with Joan. Thinking holistically.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

I’d been thinking about running an event way back in 2013 but I was too busy with other things (living in a foreign country, starting a new job and juggling Practically Perfect PA) to really do anything with the ideas I had. I have in the past been called “just” a secretary. Seen as a secretary.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2015

Do you need to do a better job? You will be more productive, less stressed; you will feel more like a team member and business partner. Maintain your processes even during busy times. Most people fall off the wagon of their normal processes when things get really busy. As you read the ideas below, rank yourself.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. But the end result is always the same – the admin is left looking for a job and she’s totally unprepared. It also adds time to the job search because it’s hard to start looking without the materials that support the search efforts.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Yet, not all procrastination is created equal, as some job types have been found to avoid work more than others. Another study took an in-depth look at over 22,000 workers and created the following categories: High procrastination jobs. Moderate procrastination jobs. Low procrastination jobs.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Over the past month or so there's been a crescendo of negative press on the sharing economy, with sharing economy jobs being the primary target. The negative press tends to focus on Uber, which has established itself as the company everyone - except Uber users - hates due to their rough and tumble business practices.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

You worked for years to attain the top title in your job classification, and it felt great to finally achieve it. What do you do when you reach the highest job title for administrative support? What do you do when you reach the highest job title for administrative support? Develop your business acumen.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

is great and obviously getting to hang out with people that understand the job – well that is invaluable. Sherien : I currently work as a PA to four directors, the Chief Executive and provide secretariat support to the Board of Trustees of a charity organisation. It is brilliant! What is your career background?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2012

In a recent survey conducted by Robert Walters it emerged that 32% of support staff do not think they would benefit from taking part in a formal mentoring programme and a further 76% have never been part of a mentoring programme. I received great advice on my career and the right choices to make in my job.

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Worxbee

MARCH 29, 2021

but the reality is an EA isn’t a stereotypical secretary-type role, it’s the role of a skilled and committed professional. EAs are valued for their wide range of knowledge and experience, and are often asked for their perspectives on business initiatives. You might see an EA appear to fetch coffees and light cigars (hello, Mad Men!),

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

[This article was originally posted at Executive Secretary Magazine.]. I had other relationships that weren’t so rewarding and I did not stay very long at those jobs. Regardless of your industry or the size of your business, everyone feels the pressure of rapidity. Assistants are supporting more than one executive.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 11, 2014

Falling into a job” will never compare to “falling in love with your career.”. Administrative professionals are strategic partners in business success. ” Most companies do not provide adequate resources or career-specific training, nor do they plan for succession of support for their top executives. and much more. .”

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I took a job at a local accounting firm before moving a few years later to my current role with another Big 4 accountancy firm, KPMG, where I have been for the last four years. We have been lucky that the local paper the Guernsey Press supports us and runs articles. Above all we are here to support and represent each other.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Do support your local networking group if you have one, if you don’t… well you should think about starting your own! Social Media.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

Through supporting a variety of VPs in different sectors and business markets, she honed in on developing an exemplary discretionary sensibility, creative solutions and a strategic mindset. What she likes most about her job is the highly creative and inspiring environment. Simone White . Polly Hadden-Paton.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

He did a sufficient job of detailing the requirements, answering my questions about him, and continuing to sell me on the corporate culture. Admins are the backbone of business operations and are fundamental to the stability of productivity and company culture. Check out this list hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Here are the results: The pros: Making my boss the most effective, efficient and successful as he can be whilst enhancing the reputation of the business. I value the relationship and rapport I have built with the person I work for and the appreciation for a job well done. Busy days, I am always on my feet. The job is never dull.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2015

To be honest it was pretty depressing – yes we did receive replies that simply stated ‘ I love my job’ but on the whole assistants felt undervalued. The very best assistants have learnt on the job and have learnt by their mistakes. Support staff do not. So out of that survey this session was born.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 8, 2013

I recall spending the first week on the job slinking off to a private place where I could shed a few tears, regroup and get right back at it. The answer was right in front of me…a support staff group within the organization who met monthly to share information, network and receive professional development.

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