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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

Specifically, they want to know the difference between a “regular” Administrative Assistant and an Executive Assistant. In this article, I want to explore both the Administrative Assistant role and the Executive Assistant role as thoroughly as possible, without overwhelming you. That being said, let’s begin.

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Exempt vs. non-exempt: The ultimate guide to white collar workers

Insperity

You may feel your administrative assistant is critical to your business. Has authority to hire and fire or make recommendations, which are given particular weight for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or other change of status for other employees. Paid on a salary basis for all hours worked ($455 weekly minimum or higher).

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company didn’t even read my application, forced to take a promotion you don’t want, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, company didn’t even read my application, forced to take a promotion you don’t want, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Didn’t accept a promotion, but was promoted anyway. My friend, Jane, works as an administrative assistant for a nonprofit.

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can I tell my friend the interview questions in advance, finding out if an employer drug tests, and more

Ask a Manager

I was surprised since I’m in a marijuana legal state, and there had been no mention of drug testing (I’m an administrative assistant, not for a government agency). I was candid with HR that I am a medical CBD and recreational marijuana user, and expressed respectful surprise that they test for THC in a state where it’s legal.

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I hid my law degree from my employer, asking people to knock before entering, and more

Ask a Manager

I hid my law degree from my employer but now want a promotion that would require it. My dilemma is I didn’t list my law degree on my resume or application for an administrative assistant in a hospital ethics and compliance department. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….

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I was laid off and now my manager wants my help, I don’t want my company car, and more

Ask a Manager

Also, there must be legal issues regarding an employer forcing an employee to spend money on something they don’t want to have. I work as at a leading worldwide pharmaceutical company as an administrative assistant. I am about to return home for another round of in-person meetings with my boss. It doesn’t! Am I stuck?

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Building pay equity into your culture, policies and practices

Insperity

That may sound straightforward, but true pay equity hinges on many factors beyond implicit (or explicit) bias in hiring, promotion and salary offers. The legal landscape is rapidly changing, but lack of awareness isn’t a defense if employees file a complaint or a lawsuit. Equitable pay is a competitive advantage.