Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, has launched The Leadership Network, a forum for women in executive leadership roles across the world who aspire to C-Suite and non-executive director roles. The Leadership Network’s inaugural event on 12 October entailed a breakfast briefing and panel discussion that […]

Professionals are increasingly leaving it until it’s too late to check the health of their career, and employers are not encouraging self-improvement in fear of losing valuable employees, according to James Micklewright, Managing Director of career coaching company Micklewright Careers. “Employers are generally uninterested in helping us grow at work and are not offering training […]

Humans are always trying to define the meaning in everything they do, and that’s especially true of our jobs. Career coach Nancy Collamer recently wrote an article for Forbes in which she outlined five key questions to ask yourself to find meaningful work. Here’s a synopsis of her advice. 1 Which five words best describe […]

The future is bright for female micro business owners in the UK. More than six in 10 expect their business to do better financially in 2016, according to Vistaprint’s Women-owned Micro Businesses Trend Report, which studied female entrepreneurs in both the UK and US. And despite the many challenges and long working hours, 83% of […]

Recruitment firms operating in male-dominated fields can attract more female professionals if they demonstrate clearer career progression and provide requisite training, according to One Way. The specialist construction and rail recruiter, which has been vocal about the need to address the gender imbalance in construction, has highlighted that a lack of training and structured promotion […]

You’ve written a superb CV, won over the boss at the interview and made the necessary negotiations to secure a new job. Now it’s time to make it through the dreaded yet exciting first week. Here are a few tips that can help you make a great impression. Be friendly Try not to be shy. […]

Workers who have their own office, designated car parking space and earn at least £56,000 have achieved ‘ultimate career success’, a study has found. According to researchers, those people at the pinnacle of their careers will also be owners of a top-of-the-range company car, and their own property. Other indicators of success in the workplace […]

The majority (86%) of UK chief financial officers (CFOs) are driven to reach the top role of chief executive officer (CEO) in their current organisation, reveals new research from leading recruitment agency Robert Half UK. The toughest competition for the hot seat comes from marketing directors, with 23% of CFOs perceiving them as the greatest […]

Life sometimes throws you a curveball, especially when it comes to work. If you’ve ever been passed up for a promotion that should’ve been yours or a colleague has disrespected you unduly, it can be difficult to recover. Luckily, Fast Company came up with four brilliant ways you can bounce back after unfair treatment. 1 […]

As Vince Lombardi famously stated, “Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” PAs rarely receive praise or feedback, so how do we know we’re doing a good job and keep ourselves motivated? asks Abigail Jones Does your boss regularly thank you for your hard work? Have you recently been offered a pay rise or […]

Research shows that feeling valued is one of the most sought-after aspects of a job, yet 54% of people feel their managers do not respect them. Writing for the Harvard Business Review, management professor Christine Porath gives some top tips for keeping on your path to success when your boss doesn’t respect you. Pursue development […]

Earlier this month we reported on a survey that reveals the most valued traits in a colleague, and many of them focused on how easy it is to get along with them as a person. A recent article by Forbes outlines four soft skills every office worker needs and why. So if you’ve got all […]

We report a lot on why you should leave a bad job and how to find a new one, but sometimes there are perks to sticking with a role. It comes down to more than just better pay. Here are a few reasons to stay at a job longer. More holiday – Many companies reward […]

Research by LinkedIn looked at how people around the globe talk about success at work. It found that women find it more difficult to tout their achievements than men – and that may be holding them back. According to a report by The Telegraph, the survey reveals that 42% of women in the UK find […]

A strong personal profile is a powerful element to have in your business armoury, but you have to know what tools and techniques will help you build it. So Vanessa Vallely from WeAreTheCity will be teaching attendees at the PA Life Training Day how to do exactly that. Vanessa is one of the UK’s most […]

Sometimes the key to productivity isn’t necessarily working longer hours; it’s about working smarter. Business growth expert Meridith Elliott-Powell says there are five simple things you can do to work less and produce more. 1 Understand how your company makes money By making money, Meridith doesn’t just mean following budgets. You should understand how your […]

We all have quirky traits that define the kind of person we are. But even in the changing world of business there are certain things you should never do at work, according to Kris Duggan, Co-Founder and CEO of BetterWorks. In an article for Fortune, Kris says you should never: Refuse to collaborate It doesn’t […]

As soon as someone mentions the word “strategy”, assumptions of particular measures come into place – assessing our ability as to how well we are doing and how we are contributing. Good intention messages can become dissolved due to lack of transparency on important focus areas, leaving the individual none the wiser. Whispers start questioning […]