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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

First, I have been entrenched in the administrative profession for 50 years. Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. This is a very exciting time for the administrative professional. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

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5 Ways to Be a Value-Added Employee

Office Dynamics

I see employees in action in their environments. Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. Even if your organization has a salary freeze this year, keep doing your best. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization.

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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

The Rundown: The "assistant" role within the office environment has evolved drastically with the ever-increasing reliance on technology. Assistants are now asked to perform a variety of clerical tasks that were once reserved for managerial and professional staff. Executive Assistant Salary Range: 75th Percentile Wage: $54,750.

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

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

Bonnie Low Kramen

On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. As long as someone is a hard worker who is trustworthy, Emily says she can teach all the other “power skills” of communication and technology. Speak Up! “We

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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. Create your own accurate and detailed job description that highlights your achievements and skills. Do the research on your salary. Given a choice, advocate for salary versus hourly compensation.

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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.