Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers. Expert Travel Agents. I’d like to share my journey of discovery with you.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. Luckily, I did!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. They write. “Hi Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so!

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