Editor's Letters
Issue: July / August 2015

A New Dawn

By - July 27, 2015

It has been ten years since there was an in depth piece of research on the Assistant role in the United Kingdom. Of course part of the reason for this was the recession – who wants to invest to get doom and gloom results? But the drought is over and we have been lucky enough... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen Project Management
Issue: July / August 2015

Project Governance and the Role of the Executive Assistant

By - July 25, 2015

What has Project Governance got to do with the role of the Executive Assistant? asks Richard Arnott
Cover Story Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2015

Neuroscience and Mindfulness

By - July 25, 2015

In this extract from her new book, Sue France explains how mindfulness is about living your life as if it really matters
Profiles
Issue: July / August 2015

PROFILE – Zelda La Grange

By - July 25, 2015

Zelda La Grange was Nelson Mandela’s secretary, gatekeeper and constant companion for the best part of 20 years
Leadership
Issue: July / August 2015

Hope For Discouraged Leaders

By - July 25, 2015

It can be tough at the helm, but you are stronger than you think, says Doug Dickerson
Technology
Issue: July / August 2015

Up Your Social Media Ante

By - July 25, 2015

Top tips on top tweets It’s official, social media has taken over the world. No longer a tool strictly used to keep in touch with friends and family across the globe, today social media is a vital business and communication tool which is heavily relied upon each day by billions of professionals to build connections, network... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2015

When Is a Break Not a Break?

By - July 25, 2015

... or "do as I say, not as I do." Susie Kay explains
Technology
Issue: July / August 2015

How to Bring Your Personality into Your LinkedIn Profile!

By - July 25, 2015

A little humor goes a long way says Brenda Bernstein I received the following note on LinkedIn from CEO and Creative Director Steve Klinetobe: “I just finished reading your eBook. Thank you, thank you. Tonight I’m going to read it to the kids. Never too young to start building your network! :)” This was probably the... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: July / August 2015

PROFILE – Patricia May

By - July 25, 2015

Patricia May is Director of Administration of the American Library Association, visionary leader, mentor and stalwart of the IAAP Can we start with a little background information? Where are you from and what is your current role?  I was born and raised in the Norfolk area of the state of Virginia. My father was an enlisted... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2015

How Working Parents Can Have a Work-life Balance

By - July 25, 2015

As long as they make a habit of organising their schedules and remain flexible… Everything changed for Gemma Malone when she found she was pregnant. She had just accepted a position in a law firm as a legal assistant and was excited to take on the challenge of a new job. Gemma and her husband... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2015

A Time to Choose

By - July 25, 2015

There is no ‘have to’ in this world says Jessica McGregor Johnson I was talking with a client recently and she mentioned that one of the things she had noticed that we came back to again and again was my invitation to always make a choice. She was trying to decide what the next step... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2015

The End of a Challenging Pathway!

By - July 25, 2015

The third operation for a skin graft went well. I was somewhat taken aback at the size of the skin graft donor site on my thigh and how much more uncomfortable it was than the abdominal wound they were repairing. However, as with many pathways the track was not smooth – two weeks later it... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2015

Career Planning for Successful PAs

By - July 25, 2015

You probably know a PA who embodies the best of the profession, you might be one yourself, but what makes these PAs stand out from the rest to reach the top? At Hays we help many of these exceptional PAs progress in their careers every day, and we hear from employers what it is they... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2015

The Motivation Puzzle

By - July 25, 2015

This is a word used often in organisations. It is a question I am frequently asked “How do I motivate the people I work with?” Is motivation a puzzle or is it as simple as “you can if you want to”? Is it a case of starting your career by gaining the necessary skills that... Read more »
Communication
Issue: July / August 2015

Good Writing Is Everyone’s Business

By - July 25, 2015

A good piece of writing could make the difference between building a relationship or breaking one, explains Shirley Taylor
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2015

Plan for a Planned Absence From Work

By - July 25, 2015

Going away? Don’t forget what you’re leaving behind says Teri Wells