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You don’t need a business degree or a C-suite title to successfully support an executive — but having a genuine investment in them, their needs, and their goals can definitely […]

Any experienced assistant will tell you that admin skills are only half the battle. So what really makes an amazing executive assistant?

Let’s face it: growing your career as an Executive Assistant can be difficult. Well, there’s good news: the Executive Assistant role is actually a treasure trove of learning and advancement opportunities. You just have to know where (and how) to look!

The key areas assistants can focus their efforts to build strategic advantage and future-proof the role.

As we start to come out on the other side of the pandemic, exhausted employees are in need of more support. Because of this, the need for Executive Assistants (EAs) […]

Assistants are in a unique position to study and learn from business leaders. By taking advantage of these opportunities, you can gain valuable leadership skills to propel you into the next phase of your career.

Here are some of the ways Base is helping EA teams streamline work, coordinate effectively, and set consistent standards across a wide range of assistant responsibilities.

The assistant role can be a lonely one. Without a standard career path, team structure, or even job description, many assistants find themselves without a strong support system.

While calendar management for executive assistants may look different for every leader/assistant relationship, there are a few fundamentals that are true across the board and make the process more efficient.

While the mechanics of the role may look similar, supporting a high-profile executive comes with a lot of extra pressure and complexity. We recently hosted a panel with three high-performing […]

A comprehensive guide on the basics of calendar management for assistants.