August/September 2022

Editor's Letters
Issue: August/September 2022

The Business of Business

By Lucy Brazier OBE - July 25, 2022

The number of calls that we are taking from businesses wanting to understand how to best utilize their administrative function means that consultancy is fast becoming part of our core business.

Career Development Cover Story
Issue: August/September 2022

Understanding Your Emotional Salary

By Clodagh Beaty - July 25, 2022

Clodagh Beaty explains how understanding your emotional salary can help you build a fulfilling career

Personal Development
Issue: August/September 2022

Confidence Takes Practice

By Michelle Bowditch - July 25, 2022

Confidence is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets, explains Michelle Bowditch

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August/September 2022

Decoding ESG

By Richard Collins - July 25, 2022

Richard Collins explores the relationship between CSR and ESG

Leadership
Issue: August/September 2022

How to Hire and Inspire Remote Administrative Professionals

By Stephanie Naznitsky - July 25, 2022

Stephane Naznitsky shares her top tips for remote administrative professionals

Technology
Issue: August/September 2022

Excel Spreadsheets: Data Validation

By Traci Williams - July 25, 2022

Eliminate the need for data cleansing by using Excel’s data validation tool, explains Traci Williams

Career Development
Issue: August/September 2022

The Career Behind the Job

By Helen Monument - July 25, 2022

Helen Monument shares the details of the new World Administrators Alliance campaign, “The Career Behind the Job”

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August/September 2022

The Science of Gratitude

By Jason W Birkevold Liem - July 25, 2022

Gratitude is a complex emotion, but we can capture its essence, says Jason Liem

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August/September 2022

What is Conversational Commerce?

By Dario Betti - July 25, 2022

Dario Betti explains the role of conversational commerce in transforming simple sales into a complete service

Personal Development
Issue: August/September 2022

The Benefits of Guided Learning

By Paul Lewis - July 25, 2022

Give yourself the best chance of success by choosing to learn with an accountability partner, says Paul Lewis

Career Development
Issue: August/September 2022

The Benefits of Paralegal Training for Assistants

By Amanda Hamilton - July 25, 2022

With greater knowledge and confidence, you will be more effective, explains Amanda Hamilton

Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August/September 2022

The Ever-Changing Face of Purchasing

By Patrick S Woods - July 25, 2022

From buying to purchasing to supply management, using the correct terminology elevates your skills and experience, explains Pat Woods

Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August/September 2022

Taking Care of You

By April Stallworth - July 25, 2022

Self-care is not selfish; it’s selfless, says April Stallworth

Leadership
Issue: August/September 2022

Who Exactly is in Charge of Creating an Organisation’s Purpose?

By Thom Dennis - July 25, 2022

Purpose is about co-creation, not leadership vision and followership, explains Thom Dennis

Processes & Procedures
Issue: August/September 2022

The Benefits of Task Centralization

By Shayanne Wright - July 25, 2022

Shayanne Wright explains how capturing your tasks in one place allows you to prioritize and work more efficiently

Career Development
Issue: August/September 2022

Moving into the Operations Manager Role

By Kemetia Foley - July 25, 2022

Kemetia Foley looks at the differences between the Assistant role and the Operations Manager role