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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

I would like to address the recent article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on January 18, 2020 by Rachel Feintzeig regarding The Vanishing Executive Assistant. First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. Joan Burge.

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Highlights from a Talk With the CEO of SHRM: What HR Really Thinks About EAs

Bonnie Low Kramen

The result of my probing was the cover story of the September, 2020 issue of this magazine called “ How is HR Really Deciding How Much $$$ to Pay You?” Johnny talked about an annual training budget of $1500/year as a norm and I shared that $5000/year was more often the average number I am hearing from assistants across America.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

In our current environment, the issue has gotten more complicated because of the invisibility factor of working from home. Until March, 2020 brought travel to a screeching halt, I had worked in 14 countries and 38 states. Ask for an annual training budget and make your case for why a particular training program is useful for your role.

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