Hiring an executive assistant (EA) should be a strategic decision. Yet the process often begins with the thought, “I just ...

Today's EA must be flexible, resourceful and highly communicative. The most successful EAs have a strong sense of urgency, think creatively about how to support leadership and consistently provide ...

As an entrepreneur, you put a great deal of thought in surrounding yourself with talented and dynamic people who add to the success of your business endeavors. The abilities and contributions of your ...

A good executive assistant is worth every penny an employer spends on wages and benefits. A poor executive assistant is not only a burden on the payroll, but also becomes a source of stress for the ...

Family offices are paying top dollar to compete with Wall Street, not only for C-suite roles but also for administrative positions. Executive assistants can command base salaries of as much as ...

While most interviews focus on learning about a candidate's experience, education and background, an executive assistant interview has another level to it – that of detailed competency, ...

Michael Malatesta, chief executive officer of ERC Midwest, LLC, had been told many times he needed an executive assistant. But, he said, it wasn’t until he met Robin Brotherhood in 2005 that he found ...

Showing appreciation for your hard-working second hand is an essential component of a healthy boss-assistant relationship. When you express your gratitude for their labor, they’re more likely to care ...