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Networking is essential to inspiring next generation of leaders

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Event organisers are being urged to maximise their use of breakout sessions and networking opportunities in order to help grow their own company, and the industry at large. Research by Imago Venues revealed that more networking helped delegates discuss and digest what they have learnt, and develop a different perspective on the information. Creating environments […]

Sam Owen welcomed as new head of Kensington Palace and Kew Palace

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Historic Royal Palaces has appointed Sam Owen to take the lead on operational, financial and stakeholder responsibilities for the five-star Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. Spending 10 years with the Science Museum Group, Owen has managed commercial operations for visitor catering, corporate and commercial hire, and commercial experiences for the last three years. Historic Royal […]

Bosses must address the needs of PAs, says specialist

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Employers are facing a threat to company growth by not understanding the needs of PAs and other staff, according to a new report. The study by Hays warns that while 94% of organisations expect business to remain stable or even increase post-Brexit, employees do not share the same enthusiasm. 65% of PAs and other office […]

Women more ‘naturally’ suited to leadership

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Women in the workplace are more likely to outperform their male counterparts when in leadership positions, according to new research at the BI Norwegian Business School. Examining the personality traits of around 3,000 managers, the results revealed that female leaders regularly scored higher than men in four out of the five categories studied. Women on […]

A skilled approach

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What employers want: the transferable skills that will land you a job in 2017, courtesy of the experts at Love Success If you’re hoping to find a new job in 2017, it’s important for you to know what transferable skills you have to offer an employer. Sure, the role you’re going for might require certain […]

Work incentives are driving employee motivation

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As more companies are growing concerned with employee retention, statistics have revealed that a large number of workers are more likely to stay with a company, be better motivated and even move from another job based on the incentives on offer. Industry giants like Google have famously introduced free food, napping pods and even on-site […]

Employees fear their age is stopping their career progression

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The leading concern for preventing career progression in Europe is a worker’s age, according to new statistics by ADP. Above favouritism, lack of opportunities and family needs, a fifth of Europeans believe that their age is stopping their career in its tracks. Of highest concern in the Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom, age concerns grow […]

One for the boss: give your business a spring clean

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As spring approaches and the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, former chairman of Microsoft Europe Jan Mühlfeit is urging businesses to take time to reflect and combat problem areas as the fast-pace working world continues to shift and change. Sentiment across the business world seems to show a move away from employer […]

The Conference and Hospitality Show speaker programme designed to address specific industry needs

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Liz Taylor, Jamie Edwards (pictured above), Simon Clayton and Nicola Cook are some of the industry leaders and business experts chosen to address industry specific needs at the Conference and Hospitality Show, taking place on Tuesday, 4 April at the Leeds first direct arena. Emma Cartmell, CEO of CHS Group said: “This year’s programme contains […]

office* show: Day two Keynote guide

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The biggest event of the year for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers, the 2017 office* show is set to impress as a line-up of visionaries, innovators and industry leaders make up the panels, keynotes and seminars for the two-day event between 1-2 March at Olympia London. Here’s a rundown of this year’s sessions and […]

office* show: Day one Keynote guide

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The biggest event of the year for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers, the 2017 office* show is set to impress as a line-up of visionaries, innovators and industry leaders make up the panels, keynotes and seminars for the two-day event between 1-2 March at Olympia London. Here’s a rundown of this year’s sessions and […]

Meet more than 200 new contacts at the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017

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Every PA is looking for new ways to help them to improve the way they work – to be inspired, to be educated with the latest tips and techniques, and to find new suppliers who can help them do their jobs better. The Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds offers the perfect chance to do […]

Business Travel Show: Day one Fundamentals of Business Travel seminar guide

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This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

Your invitation to the STH Live Business Breakfast Series

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Join STH Live on Wednesday, 1 March for a discussion on high performance in business and sport, in association with IAAF World Championships Exclusive Hospitality. Renowned high performance consultant and leadership coach Dr Steve Bull will take attendees through a keynote speech on leadership team effectiveness before hosting a panel discussion with former Olympian Jonathan […]

Lack of career progression the number one reason women would leave a job

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Research from specialist professional recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that a lack of career progression is the number one reason why women would consider leaving a job, with 66% saying that it would lead them to consider a new role. The study, which surveyed more than 700 professionals from a range of disciplines across the […]

Should you include hobbies and interests on your CV?

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A social media survey carried out by recruitment consultant Rytons Associates has produced some interesting findings on the hobbies and interests CV debate. Rytons Director Patrick Murtagh posed the question of the importance of including this section on a CV on LinkedIn recently, and the response he received was massive. The move came because a number […]

6 tips to help you win at a performance review

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Performance reviews are a necessary evil for office workers. They allow you to keep in touch with how your boss feels you’re doing so you can set clear objectives for yourself every year. These meetings also give you the chance to prove you’re worth the investment – and perhaps bargain for a pay rise along […]

4 things you should remove from your LinkedIn profile

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If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile but you’re thinking of looking for a new job, you need to create one immediately. If you do have one but haven’t updated it recently, it’s time to freshen it up a bit. Here are four things you should consider deleting from your LinkedIn profile if you’re hunting […]