Workplace burnout isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s a state of emotional, mental and sometimes physical exhaustion, often caused by prolonged stress and constant pressure. It can leave people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to keep up with the...
Hiring a full-time, in-house Executive Assistant can seem like the most sensible choice. They’re available from 9 to 5. They’re on payroll and are part of the team. And on paper, you’re paying for 37.5 to 40 hours of productive support every week. But are you really...
Time blocking sounds simple enough. You take your working day, divide it into blocks of time and assign specific tasks to each one. Emails from 9 to 9.30. Client work from 10 to 12. Calls in the afternoon. Admin at the end of the day. In theory, it is a brilliant way...
Most senior leaders recognise they shouldn't spend their time on administrative work. They know their value lies in strategy, decision making, relationships, and growth. And yet, many still spend a surprising amount of their week doing work that could easily be...
Micromanaging is a hard habit to break. You may not even know you’re micro-managing; however, if you’re finding it hard to delegate straightforward tasks, the chances are that you’re a micromanager. This can lead to negative relations for employees and virtual...
Reliable, proactive and professional support from a Virtual Executive Assistant is desirable for many CEOs, executives and business owners. Often viewed as a luxury, it may surprise you that the hourly costs of outsourcing to a virtual executive assistant can vary...
Managing your time in today’s fast-paced world is not for the faint hearted. Never before have we felt the full weight of; “so little time and too much to do”. It is, therefore, no surprise that hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant is becoming an increasingly popular...
Challenges and issues can arise at any time in any business, and although virtual assistants are there to lift-the-load it does not mean they’re immune to problems. Rather than being caught off-guard, learn how to resolve common challenges, and have solutions to hand,...
