The average Brit will spend just under 43 minutes ‘shopping around’ online before committing to a purchase. A survey of 2,000 UK adults found almost four in 10 also read online reviews before finally hitting ‘buy’. Insurance and white goods are the top items shoppers are most likely to look for a good deal on, along with energy providers and…
read moreWe are all feeling an uncertainty and dealing with a whole range of feelings and issues. Most of all we want to protect ourselves and our loved ones and know that the ‘stay at home’ guidelines are the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus and support our precious NHS. But protecting our health goes way beyond washing hands…
read moreBy Aleksandra Sasha Horwood For me, being in lockdown is nothing new. Except, I chose it myself and went into a three-year retreat. That was in 2006. And it lasted exactly three years, three months and three days. This lockdown for all of is us not going to extend to that period of time, but we still need a plan…
read moreA study by CABA has found that 4 in 10 adults in the UK are close to breaking point at work. Research polling 2,000 professionals working across multiple sectors in the UK found that the average working adult feels stressed for almost a third of their entire working day. The findings have been published ahead of CABA’s upcoming ‘Drop the pressure’ campaign, which aims to tackle…
read moreGeorgian House is offering a special deal for PA Life Club members for the next 3 months. Georgian House occupies, a prime location on elegant St George’s Drive, a stone’s throw from Pimlico Road, Ebury Street and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Victoria coach, underground and train stations with direct access to the Gatwick express service. And PA Life Club members…
read moreSandra Wainwright is the EA to the chief fire officer at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, who recently won the award for ‘not-for-profit PA of the year at the 2018 North West PA of the Year Awards’ and with over 21 years experience, we decided that it’s time we find out a little more about her. How did you come…
read moreWhat’s the one thing you looked forward to most when you got to work in the morning on a scorching summer’s day? Yes, leaving, of course! Heat Traders wanted to find out how the hot weather affected British workers this past summer – just how early they left their offices or place of work and how much this has actually cost the…
read moreEmma Powell is a highly respected executive assistant at Chester Zoo, where she strives to always be organised and social. Starting from a divisional secretary, she has worked through the ranks, both at the zoo for 14 years and her local PA networks, to become an inspirational EA for many that are starting out in the industry. Vincenzo Ferrara chats…
read moreAs Migraine Awareness Week kicks off this week, Dr Daniel Fenton, clinic director at London Doctors Clinic, provides some helpful tips on how employees and employers can reduce the likeliness of suffering from a niggling headache. We have all suffered the discomfort of a headache at some point in our lives, but anyone who’s ever experienced migraines knows all too…
read moreKate Isaacson is fairly new to the world of being a PA/EA. Over just 22 months, she has gone from a complete beginner in the position to now being a well respected and highly regarded up-and-comer. Now the EA to MD at Power Solutions (UK) Ltd, she speaks to us about her experience so far. How did you come across your current role? It…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. When should you switch jobs? Here’s the answer New research has revealed the optimum length of time for executives to stay in each role on the career ladder, which can accelerate the speed of…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. 5 minutes with…Suzy Sanders, founder of Admin Angels With a background as an EA, Suzy Sanders, founder of Admin Angels, has transferred her skills over to her virtual assistant support business. Here she reveals…
read moreWith a background as an EA, Suzy Sanders, founder of Admin Angels, has transferred her skills over to her virtual assistant support business. Here she reveals how she kickstarted her company and why everyone should indulge in a PJ day. What do you do? I used to be an EA (supporting the chief HR officer within a global recruitment company)…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Four underrated skills that will make any assistant indispensable Megan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should master more soft skills to…
read moreJob interviews are an often daunting experience, but with the right planning and preparation they can be turned into a much smoother process, helping allay any nerves along the way. Workplace experts LondonOffices.com has compiled a list of the top 10 things to help university graduates and jobseekers ace any interview and help land that dream job. Chris Meredith, CEO of…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. How to create the perfect Christmas party They say ‘the early bird catches the worm’ – well if you are going to have the best Christmas party in history: the reality is you…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Are you left to the ‘office housework’? Dubbed ‘office housework’ by Harvard Business Review, it seems these less than glamorous tasks are often being left to the women and people of colour in…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Are you earning enough? Despite many PAs enjoying a modest increase to their salary in 2017, employees are still unhappy with their monthly income. Hays outlines its recent 2018 UK Salary and Recruitment guide…
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