Recruting an EA for the CEO

Everyone says their workplace is fast-paced right? But as a recruiter, I’ve placed candidates in busy offices that would make the typical employee’s head spin.  Sometimes, the fast pace is directed by the leadership team and company culture. They’re decisive and they act quickly on those decisions.  Otherwise,...

It’s a major milestone in the career of any in-house HR Manager: recruiting the EA for the CEO (or another C-suite executive). What a challenge! It can be a daunting prospect. The EAs to the leadership team have unparalleled levels of reach and influence. No one else works so closely with the senior leadership of th...

Unfortunately, as we near the end of 2019, it’s possible that your EA may resign. At the close of this year, which is also the close of the decade, it’s a natural time for staff to seek new challenges and greener pastures elsewhere. Whatever the reason for your EA’s departure, the end result for you is clear: you ne...

Every CEO wants a high performing executive assistant. So, as the HR Manager for your organisation, you are likely to be tasked with finding the perfect candidate. Unlike other roles across the business, the executive assistant to the CEO has a unique set of responsibilities. No other position within the organisatio...