As the workplace evolves in this country, more and more companies are looking for ways to increase productivity without reducing the talent and engagement of their teams. For venture-backed startups, ...

Often referred to as the gatekeeper, the position of executive assistant can be a very powerful and lucrative career, but it certainly isn’t for everyone. To get a better grasp on what it really takes ...

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 ...

Executive assistants can be the most important people in your office. (Photo: Ryan McVay via Getty Images) The most important person in the office is often not the CEO at the top of the organizational ...

An effective executive assistant (EA) provides a CEO with invaluable support. But sometimes, I meet CEOs who feel like their EA needs a little more handholding than they have the time to provide. Many ...

With so many duties to juggle and schedules to maintain, executives simply can’t do it all themselves. To remedy this, many companies will hire executive assistants to help. Executive assistants are ...

As an executive coach, I found it ironic that as I am strongly recommending my executive clients to acquire an executive assistant you published “The Vanishing Executive Assistant” (Exchange, Jan. 18) ...

Personal assistants, also called administrative assistants, support their bosses by keeping them organized, on-schedule and effective. Specific duties vary depending upon the boss but typically ...

Administrative assistants are essential team members in any company. They keep offices running smoothly and let the people they work with perform their best. Learn how an administrative assistant can ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Executive assistants serve a critical ...