Allianz Park has launched a social media campaign in search of champions of the events world. To take part, event organisers must nominate their events champs by leaving the person’s full name and two words that best describe their star qualities, using the dedicated hashtag to win prizes (e.g. Fred Bloggs, smiley efficiency #eventschamps). The campaign runs until 28 August…
read moreYou’ve found the right meeting venue in the right place at the right cost. Paul Rowney, Director at Forum Events, gets down to some often-overlooked details. Some of these may seem unimportant, but if you don’t cover them, they could ruin your event. The meeting room: • How close is the venue entrance to your registration desk? If it’s a…
read moreYou’ve found the right meeting venue in the right place at the right cost. Paul Rowney, Director at Forum Events, gets down to some often-overlooked details. Some of these may seem unimportant, but if you don’t cover them, they could ruin your event. The meeting room:• How close is the venue entrance to your registration desk? If it’s a long…
read moreTo be balanced and engage in a long-term, satisfying career, ridding yourself of unproductive habits is an important investment. Your productivity may be suffering and you may not even know it. These 10 habits are killing your productivity, courtesy of Thomas Oppong, founder at Alltopstartups. 1. Multi-tasking Of all the bad habits, multitasking is among the worst and most common.…
read moreListening is more important in sales than having ‘gift of the gab’ say business leaders Business decision makers think listening skills are essential for a good salesperson but surprisingly do not rate asking questions as a very important trait, according to new research from sales and negotiation experts Huthwaite International. While 73 per cent of survey respondents consider good…
read moreThere has been a huge rise in the number of people working remotely. In the US, for example, it is expected that nearly half of all employees will work from home by next year. But telecommuting doesn’t always mean ultimate flexibility, so how can you be sure to cover yourself if you need to run an important errand during your…
read moreManagement assistants are often given a multitude of projects to work on at one time, as well as keeping up with their daily tasks and supporting their boss with anything that crops up unexpectedly. However, research shows that multitasking can be detrimental to a PA’s ability to work effectively. While many people claim they can handle several responsibilities at once,…
read moreMany PAs work in high-paced, pressurised, and demanding big business environments – the perfect breeding ground for stress in other words. By using the OAR model of Objective, Action, Review you can effectively get it under control and work towards achieving a more harmonious state of mind. According to Andrew Stead, a former Goldman Sachs banker who now runs wellbeing…
read moreGen Z’s influence on office culture is shifting communication toward a more concise, informal, and tech-savvy style. However, 60% of workers report having to figure out workplace jargon on their own, which can lead to stress and confusion. Intrigued by this, business admin experts Vera set out to identify the abbreviations that confuse people the most. We are hoping this…
read moreHow can I win a promotion from a PA to an EA? Our Ask Abi columnist, Abigail Jones, an EA to C-Suite, answers career related questions sent to us by the Assistant community. Abi currently works at Spotify, and also provides professional coaching and mentoring to individuals and corporate groups… How to win a promotion from a PA to an…
read moreEatfruit is your one-stop shop for more than just the finest, ethically sourced office fruit! Our grocery delivery service for offices and businesses provides everything you need—from healthy snacks and office milk to tea, coffee, and even flowers from our friends at floretta —delivered straight to your business. Whether you’re restocking the office kitchen or keeping the team fuelled and…
read moreAs we continue the countdown to the company Christmas party, our party planning expert, Liz Taylor from Taylor Lynn Corporation takes us through action for September. Her invaluable advice on what PAs, EAs and other event organisers, in charge of this year’s company Christmas party need to do this month, The September countdown to the company Christmas party starts with…
read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity for employers to review their support, says Towergate Health & Protection. And it’s okay to use the word ‘suicide’ to talk about it… This World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2024, Christine Husbands, commercial director, RedArc, urges the importance of being open to support others with their mental health to prevent issues from escalating: Christine…
read more77% of global businesses are pursuing the use of artificial intelligence. Despite global adoption, a staggering 91% of organisations admit they are not ready to manage risks posed by AI. Application security SaaS company Indusface, gathered insights into UK businesses to determine the industries relying on AI most at risk of AI dependence. Adding to the findings, Venky Sundar, Founder and…
read moreThe race is once again on for us to find the PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers who will rise above the rest and claim the sought-after PA Life Star Awards 2024. We urge all assistants to send in their nominations, with a testimonial to back it up, by September 20th! All entrants will get a guaranteed entry into the…
read moreAt the beginning of 2024, SecsintheCity surveyed over 1,400 EAs, PAs, and other business support professionals to get the inside exclusive on salaries, bonuses and employee expectations. We bring you the result of this benchmarking PA salaries report… The landscape of talent acquisition continues to evolve for Personal Assistants in 2024; shaped by changing workforce dynamics with return-to-office schemes, and…
read moreAccording to the LinkedIn 2023 Global Green Skills Report, one-third of all jobs advertised in the UK required at least one ‘green skill’. However recruiting qualified workers is increasingly challenging with the widening green skills gap. This refers to skills that may be needed to develop and support a sustainable, resource-efficient society. It includes climate action planning, conservation, and sustainable…
read moreCompanies are constantly seeking ways to attract and retain top talent, and one increasingly important strategy is the thoughtful design of aligning workplace benefits with employee values. Gone are the days when a standard benefits package was enough to satisfy workers… Employees today are looking for perks that reflect their personal beliefs and lifestyle choices, whether it’s supporting local businesses,…
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