Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 3, 2010
Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 3, 2010
Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.
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Success
DECEMBER 21, 2022
I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. Find a mentor. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse. I graduated from college, and I needed to start planning out my financial future. Build value every day.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. She might get hit by a bus.
Admin Awards
DECEMBER 1, 2021
For Kathleen Earley, who recently retired as Executive Assistant to the President and CFO Emeritus at Salesforce and spent 50 years as an Admin, it’s all about staying ahead. “I was always very fortunate to meet various individuals who mentored me. ” REACH OUT TO A MENTOR. BE A MIND READER.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 28, 2015
Others could no longer afford to retire. I would like “secretary” to be a retired title that just goes away. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. What’s in a name? There are more than 40 titles in the profession.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 11, 2014
Right now I just put things on his calendar and order food. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. Do all the things no one has time to do - write a will, set up your 401k and retirement, organize your tax receipts, organize all your car maintenance files, balance your checkbook. Many thanks! I feel your pain.
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