In addition to putting senior-level PAs in touch with a range of useful suppliers, this yearโs PA Life Summit promises to deliver top-notch seminar content for attendees. The eventโs opening presentation comes courtesy of Marguerita King, Owner of Personal-Assistant-Tips, whoโll be talking about โThe Executive PA as a Person of Influenceโ. Margeurita has trained Executive […]
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Third of UK employees disappointed with their career progression
A third (33%) of UK employees say their career progression to date has failed to meet their expectations, with poor advice one of the reasons cited as stopping them from getting into the right jobs and bad line management preventing them from getting on once in work. This is according the latest Employee Outlook Survey: […]
10 things to look for in a job search
Whatever your reason for starting a job search, itโs important to be sure you know what you want out of your new role. Here, CEO and Founder of US-based Human Workplace Liz Ryan outlines 10 things to consider when looking at a role. Does the job description match your skills and strengths? Does it include […]
Former EA to Richard Branson joins office* show line-up
Samantha Cox, former EA to Sir Richard Branson โ one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs โ is now confirmed to host a headline Keynote Q&A at office* 2016. Ms Cox will be taking part in an exclusive interview hosted by Lucy Brazier, Publisher of Executive Secretary Magazine, on Thursday, 12 May, the second day […]
How to stop second-guessing yourself
When youโre helping your boss run a business, itโs easy to get bogged down with details, but itโs no good to anyone if you doubt your own decisions. Writing for the Harvard Business Review, Carolyn OโHara gives her top tips to stop second-guessing yourself. Take stalk of the situation If youโve got a lot on […]
Seminars at office* 2016 from ยฃ29 per session
With trainers flying in from all corners of the globe, office* has yet again announced an outstanding training programme. Any PA or EA will know a trip to office* leaves you full of inspiration, motivated and better informed in your job โ empowering you to be the best you can be. Key to this is […]
How to thrive at work
Last week, we published some top tips for succeeding at work. But success isnโt just about working hard and engaging. Itโs important to go beyond that and truly thrive at work, according to Chris White, Managing Director at the Centre for Positive Organisations at the University of Michigan. White says a thriving employee is โdefined […]
How to feel empowered in work relationships
As a PA, your relationship with your boss is one of the most important aspects of your career. But that doesnโt mean you have to say โyesโ to everything. In order to feel more empowered in your work relationships, psychotherapist Noel Bell has set out some simple steps to take. Adopt positive body language Your […]