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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

Allwork

This partnership between fashion designers and technologists enhances fashion’s appeal whilst promoting sustainability. Rad Hourani focuses on timeless, unisex designs — promoting inclusivity and challenging traditional gender norms in fashion.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

Success

A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. Women managers also find it difficult to self-promote, thinking that their work will speak for themselves.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

Donna recently spoke at the Assist Conference and had loads of advice for the audience on how to deal with confidential matters and remain discrete. I work in a very social team and once a month we go out for lunch which promotes great team building. Donna also won last year’s Scottish PA of the Year.

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Career Success A to Z: C is for Confidence

Eat Your Career

After all, you can’t effectively self-promote with a healthy dose of confidence. Earlier this year, I was asked to emcee one of the largest conferences in the world for administrative professionals, APC. It means smiling, speaking articulately and assertively, looking people in the eye, and managing your physical presence.

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The Visible Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

(Excerpt from a session at our 16th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence). learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. abandon old attitudes about "hiding" under your work or "behind" others: lead -- assert yourself, initiate change, become an administrative role model, influence others.

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The Visible Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

(Excerpt from a session at our 16th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence). learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. abandon old attitudes about "hiding" under your work or "behind" others: lead -- assert yourself, initiate change, become an administrative role model, influence others.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

It may take months or even years to get where you want to be or be able to send your kids to a great school or get the job promotion you desire. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. Remember… staying power.