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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

BMT Office Administration

Many employers have new hires work in-person with a trainer or mentor for a few weeks and gradually start working partially or fully remotely as they learn the ropes and become more independent. Hybrid policies can also help you onboard and train employees more effectively. In-person only. How to pick the right policy for your business.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

It used to be the secretary did everything for the boss, now the executives do a lot of their own administrative work, such as email management, so a background as an admin assistant can certainly help. If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it.

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Who is attending the Virtual Summit?

Practically Perfect PA

I have been getting a lot of emails from assistants wondering how they can watch the Summit in their time zone. Speaker: Amanda Johnson, Virtual Assistant Coach, Trainer & Mentor, Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company. I’m over the moon! Welcome everyone, the Summit really is going global!

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. How skilled are you in handling “offsite” support across time zones? Or are you getting a paycheck? Trust me, it shows!

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Just being in their presence means being informally mentored by osmosis. A scary moment to share is one time I had 48 hours to pull off a major recruiting event in another country. The kicker was, since the event was international, there was a time zone difference. What makes an email get a response from a busy person?