When your valued EA announces they’re expecting, it’s an exciting moment - but as a business owner, you might be wondering: how do I cover their role while they’re on maternity leave?
In this episode of VPTV, I’m breaking down your top three options for EA maternity leave cover, discussing the pros and cons of each, and highlighting why hiring a virtual assistant (VA) might be the perfect solution.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1. Understanding Maternity Leave Entitlements - How long maternity leave lasts and key legal considerations for employers, why it’s best to plan for an employee to be away for up to a year and the importance of flexibility when your employee returns.
2. The 3 Most Common Maternity Leave Cover Options - Redistributing Work In-House vs Fixed-Term Contract Hire vs Hiring a Virtual Assistant.
3. Why a VA is the Ideal EA Maternity Cover Solution
✔ Seamless transition: VAs step in as professionals, handling tasks with minimal training.
✔ Flexibility: Scale support up or down based on your needs.
✔ Cost-effective: No additional overheads like pensions, tax, or equipment.
✔ No recruitment hassle: Agencies like ours handle matching and onboarding, ensuring a perfect fit.
✔ Smooth return-to-work process: VAs can continue supporting your business if your employee returns with reduced hours.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by maternity leave planning, don’t worry - you do have options!
Learn how we support John Ellerman Foundation when they needed PA maternity cover in a hurry: https://virtuallypriceless.co.uk/case-study/john-ellerman-foundation/
Read our blog on the topic to learn even more 👉 https://virtuallypriceless.co.uk/maternity-leave-cover/
Thinking about hiring a VA? 📞
Book a free call with Holly to chat about how we can support your business: https://calendly.com/virtuallypriceless/clientconsult
00:00 – Intro - Don’t Let the Momentum End After Your Event
01:05 – Why Post-Event Communication Is the Key to Real ROI
02:44 – Let a VA Take the Lead on Powerful Post-Event Follow-Up
03:21 – Turn Attendee Lists into Actionable Data
04:06 – Create Personalised Follow-Up That Actually Converts
04:40 – Collect, Manage & Learn from Event Feedback
05:14 – Boost Engagement with Strategic Social Media Follow-Up
06:00 – Measure What Matters: Track & Report Your Results
06:30 – Outro: Make Every Event Count Long After It Ends
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