“ This issue’ s Profile, Rebecca Holcroft, is a great reminder of the transferable skills that make great assistants truly indispensable”
EDITOR’ S LETTER
SUMMER ISSUE 2026
Welcome to the first issue of 2026, packed with insights to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.
First things first, it’ s clear that while everyone chases the latest AI innovations, the fundamentals remain crucial. Tim Stackpool’ s Technofile piece reminds us that cybersecurity basics( password management, backups and multifactor authentication) are more critical than ever as EAs become prime targets for sophisticated attacks. With 60 % of breaches involving the human element, mastering these essentials isn’ t just good practice, it’ s career protection.
The workplace continues evolving too. Briefing covers mandatory gender equality targets for large Australian employers, creating fresh reporting responsibilities that EAs may need to manage. Meanwhile, hybrid work has stabilised – but career stagnation remains a key driver of job hunting, making professional development more important than ever.
On that note, Dr Paul Taylor explores how psychological hardiness can transform stress into strength while
“ This issue’ s Profile, Rebecca Holcroft, is a great reminder of the transferable skills that make great assistants truly indispensable”
Steuart Snooks shares email triage tips and tricks beyond what AI can offer – and this issue’ s Profile, Rebecca Holcroft, is a great reminder of the transferable skills that make great assistants truly indispensable.
See you next time,
Claire
Claire Muir Editor Executive PA Magazine
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