Should an assistant report directly to their executive or to a head of admin? This decision shapes the assistant’s role, development, and the value they bring to the organisation. Direct reporting fosters a close, strategic partnership with the executive, while reporting to a head of admin provides structure, support, and growth opportunities within an administrative team. Many organisations find success with a hybrid approach, blending the strengths of both models to empower assistants and maximise their impact.
Category: Hybrid Working
Bridging the Gap: An Open Letter to Microsoft Teams on Empowering Administrative Professionals
Microsoft Teams has revolutionized workplace communication, but has it overlooked the needs of administrative professionals? In this open letter, Lucy Brazier OBE highlights the challenges Executive Assistants face due to limited visibility in Teams conversations and urges Microsoft to bridge this gap, enabling seamless collaboration and productivity for executives and their support teams.
