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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

Allwork

Remote work options can help utilize the unique experience and skills of minorities, increasing diversity and equity. . Cycling to work has great health benefits but could decrease life expectancy for younger workers (Edwards & Mason, 2014). . Key Findings: . Working from Home Significantly Reduces Stress . 2021). .

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. Share the Love Your Career image above on social media (Tag us in your post; Facebook: Office Dynamics, Twitter @OfficeDynamics, Linkedin: Office Dynamics or Joan Burge). Follow Us on Facebook , Linkedin and or Twitter.

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

She is not only a fantastic public speaker, having recently presented at the Office Show 2014 but she also understands what can hold assistants back and how to overcome our own fears. She also has one of the coolest twitter photos I have ever seen! Catherine Thomas – @ Cath_A_Thomas. So why all of these amazing accolades?

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

With more and more content generated on Twitter, LinkedIn and other platforms for assistants it is really important that you have a system in place that helps you get the most out of social media. Twitter Ads. More and more people are joining Twitter and using the platform for business marketing, networking and publishing content.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. Twitter tagging – A lot of people are not aware that you can tag up to 10 people in a This can save using up your 140 characters and extend the reach of the tweet.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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