We were lucky enough to get the chance to chat with Emma and Carla, a.k.a THE MERRYMAKER SISTERS, and we just love their vibe and the story of the amazing […]
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EA Showcase | The lovely Johnann has been an EA for 20 years and still loves it
My name is Johnann Boyton and I have been an APS Executive Assistant on and off for 20 years. I first joined in 1987 in the former Department of Employment […]
Eco inspiration for a greener workplace
From biodegradable pens to planting trees with your search engine, Little Eco Shop has tons of ideas and advice for making sustainability part of your workplace culture Sustainability has become […]
EA Showcase | We’re going international this month with Whitney Kelso, who has a few great philosophies to share
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your current role. What does a normal day look like for you? Thank you so much for inviting me into […]
The perfect gift for a colleague.
As the go-to person in the office, you’ve probably been the ‘go-to’ to help find the perfect gift for a colleague who is taking leave to welcome a new baby. […]
A Balancing Act | Guest blog by Alison Ubels
Office-worker turned horticulturalist, Alison Ubels shares her insights on the importance of finding balance and creating opportunities to recharge. Many moons ago I worked in an office as, what […]
EA Showcase | Kanta Toraska has some great tips for anyone starting out as an Executive Assistant
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background. My name is Kanta and I’m the EA to both the CEO and the CFO of Calvary Public Hospital […]
Flourishing together following isolation – Guest blog by Margie Hartley
As we integrate back into the office following isolation from the Covid-19 Pandemic, we asked Margie Hartley to share her thoughts on how teams can come back together and re-engage […]
EA Showcase: Julie Butt
Introduce yourself and your role? Hello, Im Julie and I have worked for the Justice and Community Safety (JACS) directorate in the ACT Government for nearly two years. It’s my […]
EA Showcase: Zia Keriouz shares her insights on the EA business partner model.
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your current role. How did you manage to land a job working for a book company? My name is Zia […]
EA Showcase: Irene shares her story on how her role as an EA is the right career choice.
Please introduce yourself; what’s your name and how long have you been an EA? My name is Irene. I became an EA in the APS in 2015, changed paths temporarily in 2017 before returning to an EA role (accidentally) in […]
Spring is in the air – And so is hay fever!
For many people, spring time isn’t about trees in blossom, the promise of sunny skies and warm days ahead. It’s itchy, irritated and swollen eyes, an itchy throat that you cannot scratch and […]