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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

If you’re arranging a meeting for your Boss, pay attention to the agenda. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. LK Bennett, Zara and Jigsaw stock good options. Mind your business. Take an interest in what’s going on around you. Cast an eye over the notes, unless highly confidential.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. The ability to handle people we have negative feelings about can cause the office atmosphere to become unmanageable, stressful, and in some cases hostile.

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Pros Reveal How to Become a Great Manager

On The Job

Understand the company agenda. Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. But it’s amazing how many young supervisors start to lose their polite behavior when they’re stressed from trying to meet new goals and expectations. Be professional, and protect the privacy of others.

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How to Handle Work Guilt

Jen Lawrence

Consistently showing up at work resentful, angry, or stressed serves absolutely no one. And no – I don’t mean fill them in on all the office gossip. Nothing on the agenda for the day? If your guilt is stemming from hating your job (whether your role or the environment), seek out another form of employment.

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