As an administrative professional to an executive you are privy to things that others are not. In order to effectively be able to do your job you are in a position of confidentiality. This means you are in a position of trust.
Confidential information can be several things such as:
Emails
Salary information
Personal schedules
Medical information
Conference calls
Meetings
Terminations
These are just a few things that an assistant is privy to. You can protect this information by:
Do not leave confidential files out where others can see them.
Keep passwords in a secure area not written on Post It Notes.
Use a fax machine that is secure where only you can access the faxes that come in.
Lock your computer when you leave your desk.
These are just a few things to help you in your role. It is your duty to keep all information for your executive completely confidential.
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