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Stop Positioning Assistants as “Below” Anyone

December 24, 2025

Grouping assistants with receptionists, cleaners, or front-of-house staff as a measure of how candidates “treat people below them” misrepresents the role, undermines professional respect, and perpetuates a misunderstanding...

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Why Language Matters: Rethinking How We Describe Assistants

March 31, 2025

Calling assistants “magicians” or “work wives” may seem harmless, but it can diminish the professional expertise they bring to their roles. These terms reinforce outdated stereotypes and overlook...

Administrative Profession Culture & Events

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