If you’re wondering how you might be able to work with an EA, in particular one that’s virtual, such as Admin Slayer, this article will shed some light on how it all comes together.
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Each business has its unique culture, workforce, and workstyle - all things to take into account if considering a remote workforce. If you’re on the fence, let me give you some pros (I’m assuming you're on the fence because you already have the “cons” in your head).
Mia joined Admin Slayer as a specialist in writing and proofreading, after retiring from her teaching career and wanting some casual work. Being a lifelong lover of learning and always up for a challenge, Mia brings a high level of professionalism to any written product internally or for our clients.
Meet our amazing Margaret! A Team Lead at Admin Slayer, she excels in organization and scheduling. Margaret's superpower is adaptability - effortlessly navigating changing situations.
Earlier this month, Slayers ventured to beautiful Bowen Island, BC for our annual Admin Slayer Retreat. From a memorable hike with goats, inspiring work sessions, a grounding yoga class, and slayer-after-dark game nights, our time together was filled with laughter and much needed in-person connections.
Do you think you're good at communicating with others? Effective communication is essential in all aspects of life, whether it's at work, with friends or with family. But what does it take to communicate efficiently with your team? In this article, we explore those critical skills.
Technology and people are very much interconnected. It’s important during your technology recovery that you don’t forget to take care of the people that use the technology.
Spend a day with one of Admin Slayer’s Co-Founders, Tracey! As our designated info and data gatherer, Tracey has a lot on her plate! Yet she still manages to spend time outside, cook a nice meal, and watch some of her favourite tv show.
With employers now needing a remote workforce, there are many long term benefits to be realized - but not at the expense of doing it right. Cybersecurity is definitely an area everyone needs to be aware of. After all, the best defense against being hacked is employee education - people are always the weakest link.
Another day in the life of a Slayer, this one behind the scenes on the operational side of Admin Slayer. A full day can be spent supporting Slayers and Clients, but always with the flexibility to fit the work into the hours, or even into the location - the beauty of being virtual.
If your fingers are on the keyboard more often than not, many common tasks can be quicker if you don't have to reach for a mouse. Knowing these shortcuts can also get you out of an efficiency jam - like when your mouse stops working, or if copying something “the way you always do” just doesn’t seem to be working. Here are a few tips to make your life that much easier.
While we don’t ever advocate for burning yourself out, there is more than one way to run your life, and the solution to these scenarios may just be balance. Crazy notion, we know, but it is possible to balance responsibilities you can’t yet delegate, and still enjoy a vacation.
We asked our team what they’re reading right now, and created this handy-dandy list for you to pick through and find a few favourites to take to a sunny beach or cool darkened corner near you.
Social Bookmarking apps provide you with a means to store articles for reading later to minimize distractions during your busy day. Here are a few popular ones we’ve explored for you.