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Is your EA candidate a strategic partner or a transactional implementor? This is an important distinction to clarify when you’re an HR Manager recruiting an EA for the CEO or c-suite executive. Increasingly, EAs are becoming more strategic in their level of support Due to the advancement of technology and project ma...

Everyone says their workplace is fast-paced right? But as a recruiter, I’ve placed candidates in busy offices that would make the typical employee’s head spin. Sometimes, the fast pace is directed by the leadership team and company culture. They’re decisive and they act quickly on those decisions. Otherwise, it’s a ...

It’s a major milestone in the career of any in-house HR Manager: recruiting the EA for the CEO (or another C-suite executive). What a challenge! It can be a daunting prospect. The EAs to the leadership team have unparalleled levels of reach and influence. No one else works so closely with the senior leadership of th...

When an EA and executive work together harmoniously, the results can be powerful. Of course, a tight-knit relationship like that takes cultivation. If you’re an EA striving to establish a stronger relationship with your executive, here are 12 tactics to consider. Seeking solutions When problems arise, instead of ask...

When you are a busy CEO or senior executive, the pressure is always on. That’s why you’ve got an executive assistant. They manage your schedule, provide administrative support and ensure your day runs smoothly. But are you using them to their best ability? When you’re used to doing it all yourself, it can be challen...

Unfortunately, as we near the end of 2019, it’s possible that your EA may resign. At the close of this year, which is also the close of the decade, it’s a natural time for staff to seek new challenges and greener pastures elsewhere. Whatever the reason for your EA’s departure, the end result for you is clear: you ne...

Every CEO wants a high performing executive assistant. So, as the HR Manager for your organisation, you are likely to be tasked with finding the perfect candidate. Unlike other roles across the business, the executive assistant to the CEO has a unique set of responsibilities. No other position within the organisatio...

When you are hiring an EA, you might be tempted to handle it in-house to save on recruiter fees. With decades of experience as both an executive assistant and an EA recruiter, I’ve seen first-hand the problems that arise when people decide to hire their own EA. Read on to find out why it’s a process best left to pro...

A career as an executive assistant is filled with opportunities to provide senior strategic support to a powerful business leader. As an EA, you can heavily influence the success of a company. Senior executives look to their EAs as their second-in-command, so it’s a big responsibility, and it’s very rewarding. When ...