Technology
Issue: March / April 2015

Social Media and the Job-hunter

By - March 25, 2015

According to research carried out by the company I work for, Randstad Business Support, just two in 10 job candidates tailor their LinkedIn profile when going for new jobs. But more than three-fifths remember to make their CV relevant for specific posts. Three-quarters of applicants are comfortable with future employees viewing their online profiles.  ... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: March / April 2015

Preparing for Retirement

By - March 25, 2015

The period leading up to retirement can be one of the most stressful times of our lives explains Dr Lynda Shaw
Editor's Letters
Issue: January / February 2015

The Way Forward

By - January 26, 2015

So that’s it! The International Year of the Secretary and Assistant is no more. After a year of speaking, writing, and campaigning it has come to an end.
Cover Story Processes & Procedures
Issue: January / February 2015

Creating an Assistant Network Within Your Organisation

By - January 25, 2015

Cathy Harris leads the way with her comprehensive guide to creating an Assistant Network within your organisation
Communication
Issue: January / February 2015

Creating Powerful Partnerships

By - January 25, 2015

Trust is the foundation of all powerful - and successful - partnerships says Peggy Vasquez
Leadership
Issue: January / February 2015

Three Locks That Hold You Back

By - January 25, 2015

Doug Dickerson highlights three leadership "locks" that can keep you from reaching your potential
Communication
Issue: January / February 2015

Winning Beginnings – Opening Your Speech With Impact

By - January 25, 2015

Lyn Roseaman shares her tops tips on opening your speech when speaking in public
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Choosing Your Attitude

By - January 25, 2015

It can be a challenging time when the world as we know it shifts beneath our feet, says Jessica Mcgregor Johnson
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Why Your Job (Description) is Never Done!

By - January 25, 2015

Updating your job description is an important exercise not just this year, but every year, explains Julie Perrine
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Mission, Vision and Strategy – and the importance for the Executive Assistant

By - January 25, 2015

Can an assistant be effective if they do not understand the Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization that they are supporting? asks Richard Arnott
Communication
Issue: January / February 2015

Tune In to Tone

By - January 25, 2015

In our speech, we use tone quite easily, but it’s harder to see or read tone in our writing, explains Shirley Taylor
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Finding the Gray Area in 2015 – Realistic Goal Setting

By - January 25, 2015

When we set goals, we tend to think in terms of black and white. What if we thought in shades of gray? asks Rhonda Scharf
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Profiles
Issue: January / February 2015

PROFILE – Heather Baker

By - January 25, 2015

Heather Baker is an International speaker, trainer and author, and the creator of the BakerWrite speedwriting system
Productivity
Issue: January / February 2015

New Year, New Start? Not Necessarily…

By - January 25, 2015

This year I have made a New Year’s resolution not to make any New Year’s resolutions, says Susie Kay
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

How to Make Your Own Luck!

By - January 25, 2015

There is no such thing as luck, only opportunity, explains Carole Spiers
Personal Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Resilience: A Must-Have Skill

By - January 25, 2015

Joan Burge looks at what it means to be a resilient Assistant.