Many places solve the assistant problem by going through a temp agency and then offering the individual full-time employment if they work out at the end of thei

Many places solve the assistant problem by going through a temp agency and then offering the individual full-time employment if they work out at the end of their contract. And I think there's an article waiting to be written about the dangers of the receptionist/assistant turned underqualified office manager. I've seen more companies go dysfunctional over that (fear to try to get more graph paper, kitchens that never get restocked, replacement keyboards/mice never get ordered, etc.) than even the dreaded IC-overpromoted-to-lead problem.