Assistants are the backbone of many organizations. They organize calendars, plan meetings, file paperwork, and handle a variety of tasks that help busy executives stay on top of their game. Your job is challenging and demanding, you must be organized and ...
If you have ever had an unsupportive boss, this blog post is for you, you might just be the problem. This article will help you understand traits that rub bosses the wrong way. Bosses often complain about their employees' incompetence; that their assistan ...
Assistants are generally undervalued, but their roles are nevertheless demanding. The right assistant can make a huge and positive impact on the effectiveness of an executive. The reverse, however, is also true.Here are some best practices of high value a ...
Everyone working with a new boss wants to put their best foot forward and make a lasting, strong impression. Even if you have spent a long time within the organisation and the new boss was recruited /head-hunted from another organisation, or you just got ...
We spend a third of our lives at work but interestingly, only 15% of people love what they do, the vast majority hate their jobs (Gallup poll). Many factors cause people to hate their jobs, but the most prevalent is a difficult boss. Having a difficult b ...
Tunde Bancroft, CEO of Primaxx Consulting, stared at the document on his desk and tried to suppress a growing wave of irritation and anger. He pressed a button on his telecom to summon his assistant, but someone else picked up. “Hello sir, Tayo isn’t at h ...
Behind every successful CEO, President or C-suite executive is an assistant; an unsung cape-less hero who wholeheartedly uses his/her expertise and skill set to contribute to the boss’s “wins” on a daily basis. Assistants, whether technica ...
Prior to my first day of resumption as Personal Assistant, I had googled the internet for information, resources, and tips on how to handle my first day. This is because it would also be my very first physical Assistant role, official because I had been a ...
Experiencing a burn out as a professional is not a myth and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Firstly, you are human with blood running through your veins. Hence, it is only natural that sometimes you may feel tired, unmotivated, and frustrated. Some assist ...
Is it possible to have a family and a successful career as an assistant? This is a common concern amongst assistants. Once you become an assistant, depending on the type of boss you have, your time is basically no longer yours. The job is extremely taski ...
