Thom Dennis, CEO of culture and leadership specialists, Serenity in Leadership discusses the important issue of getting men involved in the equality conversation. Thom’s advice on how to help men disrupt the sexism in the workplace needs to be part of the conversation around International Women’s Day on March 8th. Many gender parity solutions are aimed at protecting women but…
read moreNatalie Richardson, an EA and Wellbeing Champion at London South Bank University (LSBU) talks about how LSBU are marking the March 8th International Women’s Day this year with events that will draw the university community together. For starters, Natalie has arranged a lunch on 8th March for the LSBU PAs and EAs, and will be interviewing some of the senior…
read moreEmployee Appreciation Day is arguably more important than ever this time around. Against a backdrop of the Great Resignation, a cost-of-living crisis and an uncertain economic future, employees want to feel that they are valued by their employer and that they are being rewarded for it. If not, you risk losing staff, as Blackhawk Network research found 35% of employees…
read moreAllies, lobbyists, mentors and campaigners committed to driving equity and societal change for women have been named in the 2023 Trailblazer50 list compiled by WeAreTheCity. Revealed ahead of International Women’s Day 2023 in support of its #EmbraceEquity theme, the Trailblazer50 list highlights incredible individuals working tirelessly to make society a better place for women. This is the second top 50…
read moreThe 2023 Inclusive Awards – organised by Inclusive Companies – are open for entries. Returning for the 9th year, the Awards comprise eight categories. Each one recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations who have excelled in their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Set to shine a light on inclusion, the Inclusive Awards entries are assessed by a truly diverse…
read moreVenues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference titled ‘Fast Lane to Excellence’. It was attended by 128 delegates, including 20 exhibitors and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre, and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The aim of this year’s conference was to motivate, strive for excellence and drive members to achieve outstanding results. To…
read moreThe leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has launched a fully digital version of their highly regarded “Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants” Programme. The original 5-month blended-learning Programme launched in February 2021 has helped over 200 EAs and PAs move forward in their career with many securing new roles and…
read moreThom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership, talks about how we can all increase our employee visibility. For some employees visibility comes naturally, they know everyone, people come to them for advice, and they are often chosen to lead projects. Others may choose to be less overt and keep themselves more in the background and don’t seek the spotlight. This…
read moreAdam Fidler, the Principal and Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, shares his advice on the Executive and their EA partnership and how to make that a successful one for both. The success of an EA depends upon the quality of their partnership with their Executive. An Executive and their EA should constitute a team of their own, and a team…
read moreAs one of 283 companies worldwide, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded a global leadership position on the Climate A List by CDP. CDP is an international not-for-profit organisation engaged in activities to realise a sustainable economy. This is the seventh time Konica Minolta has been placed on the Climate A List. What is the Climate A List…
read moreNaveen Leer, Whittlebury Park’s Commercial Manager Business to Business and Head of Business Performance Reporting, has joined IACC as a new board associate for 2023/24. Naveen, who has worked in conference and events at Whittlebury Park for five years, will focus on identifying and advising the IACC board on emerging trends, particularly around the millennial market, and contribute to the…
read moreAccording to a survey by Finder UK, only 9% of people set resolutions for career progression in 2022. ‘New Year, New You’ is a well-used platitude but as many of us happily wave goodbye to 2022 and we think ahead of all to come in 2023, the team at Serenity in Leadership gives us lighthearted advice on resolutions for managers…
read moreThe City of London Corporation finds accents and parental status still determines career progression in finance. We are pleased to hear of a promise of a long overdue action to tackle it. For the banks to successfully tackle class prejudice boards must also learn that engagement and education are equally vital to good governance. HM Treasury and the Department for…
read moreThe names of the prestigious 2022 miaList were unveiled last week as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) shined a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent. The miaList is now in its twelfth year and the competition was extremely fierce again this year. The coveted roll of honour that recognises inspiring individuals and teams who go the extra mile and play…
read moreIs bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and March 2022. As we are increasingly…
read moreHumans love to help. It’s in our DNA, but what happens when our urge to help others takes over. This new book, based on studying the psychology of helpers, is here to help the helpers. NEW BOOK: Chartered Psychologists Jess Baker & Rod Vincent studied the psychology of helpers — what motivates them and why sometimes they struggle. The Super-Helper…
read moreLSBU PA Summit: by Natalie Richardson, Executive Assistant at London South Bank University As a C-suite EA currently supporting the Chief People Officer and four HR Directors at London South Bank University, I am always looking for ways to develop and enhance my role and to support others, so I wanted to create something for the internal PA Community. I am…
read morePassive-aggressive behaviour could be described as the ‘perfect office crime’ because these toxic acts are partially hidden and it can be difficult to prove someone is being passive-aggressive, even though their behaviour can be insidious and destructive. It is important to address because not only does passive aggression affect the direct victims but also often the team, indeed the culture…
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