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Why the Administrative Profession Needs a Reset — and Why It Starts With Us

November 12, 2025

The frustration assistants feel right now is real: expanding roles, inconsistent recognition, and work that outpaces title and pay. But history shows that this profession has never been...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting

Microsoft Teams Isn’t Tracking You — Here’s What the New Location Feature Really Does

October 31, 2025

Rumours are flying about Microsoft Teams’ new location detection tool, but the truth is far less dramatic. It’s not GPS, it’s not surveillance, and it won’t expose where...

Administrative Profession AI & Automation Hybrid Working

When Passion Meets a Pay Ceiling: Why High-Performing Assistants Are Being Held Back

August 1, 2025

Top-performing assistants often hit a salary ceiling with no clear path for progression — forced to choose between staying in the role they love or seeking raises elsewhere....

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

If It’s Only About What the Business Needs, It’s Not a Development Conversation

July 2, 2025

If your career check-ins never include your goals, your growth, or your aspirations—then it’s not development, it’s deployment. Assistants deserve more than support plans. They deserve progression plans....

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

Mid-Year Check-In: Are You Leading Your Year or Just Getting Through It?

June 25, 2025

We’re halfway through 2025. Are you driving your direction—or drifting through the days? If the first half felt reactive, make the second half intentional. Pause, reflect, and reset.

Goal Setting Hybrid Working Strategic Business Partner

Strategic Business Partner: More Than Just a Title for Assistants

May 27, 2025

There’s been plenty of debate around whether the term "strategic business partner" is just a shiny new label for assistants. But when fully embraced, this role becomes transformational....

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Partnership Strategic Business Partner

The Self-Advocacy Paradox: Why Trusted Assistants Must Also Trust Themselves

April 21, 2025

Assistants are among the most trusted professionals in any organization—yet often hesitate to advocate for themselves. By embracing self-advocacy, assistants can unlock greater career growth, personal development, and...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

Your Assistant is Not ‘Just an Assistant’—They’re a Subject Matter Expert

March 18, 2025

Administrative professionals are more than support staff—they are highly skilled Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) essential to business success. From optimizing workflows and managing communication to mastering technology and...

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner

Making a Business Case for Change: How to Get Buy-In for Your Ideas

March 17, 2025

Want to take on more responsibility, become more strategic, or implement changes in your role? The key to success is framing your request as a business case, focusing...

Administrative Profession Goal Setting Strategic Business Partner

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