Leadership
Issue: July / August 2012

The Perfect Travel Itinerary

By - July 25, 2012

Travel is stressful, but creating a comprehensive travel itinerary will keep both you and your boss calm and organised. Think about all the different bits of paper you have to keep when you travel – tickets, hotel details, travel guides. Well, along with the usual stresses of travelling, your boss also has to attend meetings... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2012

Who Supports the Internal Applicant?

By - July 25, 2012

When applying for a role internally, there is often little support. But you can do a lot to help yourself by applying the same principles to the process as you would for an external role Many employees feel that the only way to secure new challenges and promotions is to leave their existing employer. Why?... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: July / August 2012

PROFILE – Sue France

By - July 25, 2012

Sue France is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, coach and trainer, and the author of the successful best-selling worldwide book, The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook.
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2012

How to Set Boundaries and Never Say No

By - July 25, 2012

There is a way to regain your energy and sense of control without negatively affecting your career Are you starting to feel tired and run down? Does it seem like you’re always being asked to do more? Do you feel under-appreciated? Are you beginning to experience irritability or resentment in your present position? Let’s face... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2012

Is flexible working the way of the future?

By - July 25, 2012

Is flexible working the way of the future? This September, Britain will recommence its fight to stop Europe making it difficult for our employees to work more than 48 hours per week. The Working Time Regulations 1998 set out exceptions to the limiting 48-hour working week, and many employers rely on one of the main... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: July / August 2012

The New Avengers

By - July 25, 2012

When comic strip becomes reality – the Avenging role of an Executive PA ‘Earth’s mightiest heroes’, The Avengers, have recently hit the cinema again with the likes of the Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man and Thor joining forces to fight the biggest foe they’ve ever faced. They’ve changed slightly from their 1960’s make-up,... Read more »
Technology
Issue: July / August 2012

Introduction to Cloud Computing & Office 365

By - July 25, 2012

We look at the benefits of using Microsoft’s Office 365 as a way to start working in the Cloud. How many times in recent months have you heard the term Cloud Computing? A number of industry experts are predicting that this is the year that Cloud becomes a reality for the majority of us. Perhaps... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2012

Supporting New Dads in the Workplace

By - July 25, 2012

‘If dads are recognised and supported in the workplace, mums can reap the rewards at home, and at work’, says Helen Letchfield, Co-Founder of Parenting for Professionals. Employees who have just become fathers need recognition and support for the change they are going through. Although they don’t have to make the same life-changing decisions that... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2012

Two heads are better than one!

By - July 25, 2012

Rona Cant explains why working together really is the best path to success – whether in an office, or on a yacht. It is an old adage but as true today as it was years ago. Whether you are working in an international organisation in a big city or a small business close to home... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: July / August 2012

Business as Usual When Business is Unusual

By - July 4, 2012

Being proactive is an Executive Assistant’s characteristic by default, but more is required for successful risk management While participating in the International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC) back in May 2010, in Davos, Switzerland, despite being of a discipline not obviously linking back to my profession, I came to my moment of truth. I realised... Read more »
Editor's Letters
Issue: May / June 2012

Loyalty or stupidity?

By - May 27, 2012

As a former employee of News International, I have watched with interest since the phone hacking storm broke last year, and in particular, since Rebecca Brooks became implicated. As a woman in the publishing world, I have followed Ms Brooks as she rose to achieve the ultimate position in one of the biggest publishing companies... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: May / June 2012

Events – creating the perfect match

By - May 25, 2012

The top ten things to consider when choosing a venue for a great brand match.   Finding a venue with availability and the right facilities can be challenging enough, but it becomes all the more complex if you are asked to pick one that reinforces certain brand messages! Branding is all about the factors that... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2012

Consultancy – the future for Executive PAs?

By - May 25, 2012

If you’ve started to think about what you’ll do next – consultancy could be the answer.   It is widely acknowledged in business that change is the only constant. Whilst it is a challenge, there is almost always an opportunity for growth and development. Never has this been truer than the evolution of the PA... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: May / June 2012

How to ‘Hire’ the Right Mentor

By - May 25, 2012

Taking a recruitment perspective to finding the right mentor is often the best way to finding the right ‘match’.   For many people considering the essential ingredients to a successful career, having a mentor isn’t high on the list. Reasons range from being intimidated by the prospect of identifying and approaching someone of influence, to... Read more »
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: May / June 2012

International Business – The Increasing Role of Assistants

By - May 25, 2012

Dawn Stallwood provides guidance for Assistants on supporting executives doing business overseas and dealing with documents for international use
Leadership
Issue: May / June 2012

Championing Green Change in the Workplace

By - May 25, 2012

Thinking green is just the start for PAs wanting to influence a green revolution in the workplace.   May 14 -18, 2012 marked the fourth ever Green Office Week, encouraging office workers to implement simple, practical, step-by-step changes that will help to make workplaces and behaviours more environmentally-friendly. Since its inception, the week has continued... Read more »