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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

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Cycling to work has great health benefits but could decrease life expectancy for younger workers (Edwards & Mason, 2014). . In fact, the leading cause of death globally for all people under age 54 is road crashes (Association for Safe International Road Travel, 2022). . Working from Home Significantly Reduces Stress .

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How to Boost Online Sales

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Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. A travel agent could suggest “Six Things You Must Do Before Traveling to Africa.”. Checklist: People love lists. Then listen.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Back in 2014 Lucy received an email asking her if she would like to speak at Buckingham Palace. Diary management and maintenance.

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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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Six reasons every assistant should be using a corporate taxi service

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I was travelling with my boss to a number of appointments around London. This is great for budgeting purposes and makes it really easy for each department to keep a track of their own spending on travel. The code expires 31/12/2014, so get hailing! It was February and it had just started to snow. HAIL YOUR CAB.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

This then took me into the arena of public speaking and gave me the opportunity to be on the PA panel at ACES 2014. notes about work (travel arrangements and preferences for my charges, “rules” I have for each of them, team notes, etc.). Twitter: @edinburghPA. Amy : I am a OneNote advocate! I have everything in my OneNote.