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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. You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. Hashtags are not exclusive to twitter.

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Are companies’ climate pledges for real — or just hot air? Here’s how you can tell

Ideas.Ted

That might mean lobbying to put a climate expert on the board, or fostering a “speak up” culture by challenging leaders in your workplace to commit to more sustainable processes, whether that’s reviewing suppliers or installing solar panels. . Last, share what you’ve learned with other people and spread the word.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. I recently spoke at the Assist Conference in September 2015, and at Skyscanner’s Company Presentation in December to around 300 people. Twitter: @edinburghPA. It is brilliant! How did you promote the network? Location: Edinburgh.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The modern PA must embrace the culture of 2015 in order to remain connected, current and relevant. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). This is a guest post by Jennifer Corcoran.