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MAY 12, 2025

AI avatars offer HR a safe way to rehearse tough conversations like feedback, conflict, and layoffs. Simulated dialogues help build real-world empathy, adaptability, and communication fluency. These tools provide on-demand, judgment-free training for emotionally complex workplace scenarios. For HR professionals, few responsibilities are more demanding than managing emotionally charged conversations.

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Success

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

At 3 years old, I discovered magic by a roaring fireplace in the Catskills in the form of an intricately carved wooden chess set. By age 5, I was playing and gearing up for competition. By 12, Id gone from placing nationally to finding my true calling: demystifying chess. At 13, I became New York City’s youngest solo chess instructor, teaching in classrooms across every borough.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2025

Discover 7 proven organizational techniques to help administrative assistants prioritize tasks, manage time, and streamline daily workflow for peak productivity.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 3, 2025

Not long ago, I wrote about the importance of diversifying your learning activities. In this article, I want to expand on that topic by helping you explore your own unique learning preferences. Every brain is different. So, its only natural that some learning activities will be more suited to your cognitive style than others. Some programs and resources will be better at holding your attention, just as some experiences will feel more enriching and satisfying.

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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JANUARY 14, 2025

The UK government is committed to modernising and becoming tech-first, but widespread skills shortages and legacy IT systems within the public sector remain an obstacle to digital transformation. While we are seeing steps to digitise, and the 2bn set aside to improve IT across the NHS is a good case in point, capital investment is only one part of the puzzle.

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The Assistant Room

APRIL 10, 2025

Lets get one thing straight: not every assistant is a leader. Not every assistant wants to be a leader. And thats not just OK, its […] The post Stop Telling All Assistants They Have to Be Leaders first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In 1991, Peter Drucker wrote in Harvard Business Review that the greatest management challenge of the coming decades wouldnt be improving manual labor productivitywe had already optimized that. Instead, the real challenge would be the productivity of knowledge work. He warned that while manual work followed a clear process and had visible outputs, knowledge work was murkier, less defined, and often mismanaged.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 2, 2025

Jess Lindgren has worked in the C-Suite of organizations great and small for 20+ years. She is also host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jess shares tips and tricks for onboarding executives, team members, as well as the nuances between onboarding executives who have never had an assistant versus executives who have had assistants.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | January 2025 Bonnie Low-Kramen sets out five ways that leaders can ally with women to succeed and thrive Data shows that 46% of the worlds working population is female and 93-97% of the worlds administrative support staff are women. Those kinds of numbers bear paying some attention to the challenges that exist for professional women in 2025.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2025

If youre a busy executive with an enormous workload, you may wish at times that you could clone yourself. The next best thing is hiring multiple executive assistants (EAs). A professional EA can take on lower-level tasks to free you up for more complex responsibilities, such as strategic planning and nurturing key business relationships. The right person can seem like an extension of yourselfan extra set of hands.

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Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

AI agents are quickly becoming part of the workforce, and as NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang pointed out at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week, companies are going to have to figure out how best to work with them. The chip-making giant recently released a set of AI Blueprints , or agent models that can be integrated directly into a companys software.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2025

Self-confidence is a crucial skill that influences every aspect of our lives, especially in areas like decision-making, building meaningful relationships and achieving personal and professional success. Its the foundation of self-assurance, enabling us to face life’s many challenges and not shy away from new opportunities. It also helps us learn to grow as individuals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2025

Discover data and insights from the 2025 administrative training needs survey, revealing what assistants truly want and need to succeed in their roles.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 9, 2025

Transitioning from a peer to a leadership role can be one of the most challenging shifts in your professional career. This journey is not just about taking on a new set of tasks; its about reshaping relationships and redefining your place within the team dynamic. Here are some strategies to help you navigate this transition smoothly. Clearly Articulate Your New Role and Responsibilities Start by transparently and promptly communicating the changes in your role to your team.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2025

The debate over whether to return to office work or sustain a remote team has become one of the most significant workplace discussions in recent years. Companies are struggling to balance remote and in-office work, yet strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates are failing to deliver the intended results. While many assume the COVID-19 pandemic was the advent of hybrid work models, in reality, many businesses had already begun adopting flexible work arrangements before the pandemic accelerated the s

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The Assistant Room

APRIL 27, 2025

Executive and Personal Assistants are expected to move quickly and think even faster. Managing complex schedules, coordinating critical logistics, and handling last-minute changes are part […] The post Why High-Impact Assistants Focus on a Stop Doing List First first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Employers hired at a robust pace last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Which means unless youre offering top dollar and a boatload of perks, you may not be able to hire the people your company needs. You can hire independent contractorsfreelancersas an interim or even permanent solution. The Department of Labor issued worker status regulations earlier this year.

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Productivityist

MARCH 3, 2025

On March 1st 2025, I sent out the first issue of The Lantern. Or at least, I thought I did. I had spent time refining the content, ensuring it aligned with the vision I had for this new iteration of my newsletter. But as I scanned the email after sending, I noticed something: it read Vol. 1, Issue 5. A minor mistake. One that, in the grand scheme of things, didnt change the value of the email.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 27, 2025

Matt Oden is the CEO of Execify.ai , the first AI-powered executive operations platform. With over 20 years of experience driving technology adoption, Matt is dedicated to solving the unique challenges faced by executive support teams. In this episode, Matt talks about his experience working with executive assistants, improving the productivity of executive operations teams, and leveraging AI technology to scale our work.

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Steele Recruiting

MAY 5, 2025

Why Hiring the Right Personal Assistant Is Critical for UHNW Success For ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, time is the most valuable asset. Managing a demanding lifestyle, complex business interests, multiple properties, philanthropic endeavors, and extensive travel requires more than casual help, it demands the dedicated expertise of a world-class Personal Assistant (PA).

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Does your company’s executive assistant (EA) support multiple high-level executives? If you have a startup or small business, you may see it as a cost-saving measure for your assistant to “double up” with two or more individuals, such as the CEO and CFO. But there are compelling reasons why it’s best not to do this, especially regarding assistants for the C-Suite.

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Allwork

MARCH 5, 2025

AI automates tasks like meeting transcriptions and summaries, freeing up time for strategic work. Tech platforms can streamline workflows, handling tasks like assignments and content creation. AI-powered email management helps prioritize messages and automate responses, reducing administrative work. Will AI steal your job? Its possible, but its actually up to you.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

In many ways, improvisation feels like playing in a safe spacebut dont let the fun fool you. These heightened versions of reality can spark meaningful discoveries. My own experience with improvisation comes from directing short plays and films in Manhattan. In rehearsals, Id frequently ask actors to set their scripts aside and interact as their characters with specific objectives.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2025

Discover what 700+ assistants said about soft skills for administrative professionals in 2025. Get the free report and find out how you compareand how to grow.

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Melissa Peoples

MARCH 14, 2025

EA Revolution unveils a bold rebrand and global partnership with Connected Assistants, driving the future of executive operations. The revolution is here!

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MAY 14, 2025

The UK government has unveiled a significant restructuring of the public sector, aiming to relocate 12,000 civil service jobs from London to regional hubs across the country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to decentralise government operations, enhance efficiency, and bring decision-making closer to communities. As part of this plan, eleven government offices in London are slated for closure, including prominent sites such as the Ministry of Justice in Victoria, the Department of He

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The Assistant Room

MARCH 16, 2025

In the dynamic world of the business support profession, adopting a growth mindset is pivotal for career advancement and achieving the recognition you deserve. A […] The post The Power of a Growth Mindset: How to Elevate Your Career as an Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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MAY 12, 2025

Generative AI is rapidly automating knowledge work, and CEOs need to act now or risk falling behind. Employees who explore and learn AI tools on their own often adopt faster than top-down strategies allow. Fear and confusion among workers are major barriers, so strong leadership and proper training are essential We are standing at a historic inflection point.

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Allwork

APRIL 21, 2025

LinkedIn has made a significant investment in Silicon Valley real estate, purchasing a 120,000-square-foot building in Sunnyvale, California, for $74 million, according to CoStar. The deal signals a renewed confidence in the region’s office market, which is still navigating a post-pandemic recovery. The newly acquired property at 1022 W. Maude Ave. was previously owned by chip design software company Synopsys.

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MARCH 16, 2025

Quiet vacationing reflects a shift towards work-life integration, where employees have more control over when and where they work, while still delivering results. Its part of a broader movement that includes quiet quitting and the Great Resignation, signaling a desire for better work conditions and boundaries. Managers should focus on outcomes and trust employees to manage their time, rather than micromanage their location.

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