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The UK workplace sector reacts to the Spring Budget 2023

Workplace Insight

Today the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to the House of Commons. However, we are concerned that the budget as it stands does not offer enough funding to realise the promise of a fully supported system from 9 months to 4 years old.

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Open competition launched to find design team for new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki

Workplace Insight

The total budget of the project is around €105 million, with construction costs of the museum not to exceed €70 million (price level Sept 2023). At the end of Stage 1 of the competition, 3–5 entries will be selected to progress to Stage 2, where concepts will be developed into viable proposals.

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Practically Perfect PA Giveaway: £150 John Lewis voucher

Practically Perfect PA

Just answer the following question and complete the contact form ( for those reading this on email click here for the contact form ): [contact-form]. We work with all budgets in all locations in the UK. You are under no obligation to book a venue proposed to you by Function Fixers. We strive to save you money.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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How to Work from Home as an Administrative Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

Effective communication with upper management is an art form. Explain how what you’re doing or what you propose will help the company to achieve its goals. Know your facts and numbers to back up your proposals. Use software for expense tracking and budgeting (i.e. How Can You Communicate Effectively with Upper Management?

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How to make your event more environmentally friendly

Practically Perfect PA

Sustainability certainly hasn’t been a priority for assistants organising events, particularly as we often have to manage events alongside our actual day job and the budgets we have to spend on events are still quite a bit smaller than they were a few years ago. Reduce your waste and reduce the budget for next year. Think ahead.

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Coping with car hire – When the best is expected

Practically Perfect PA

A shock as this might be, renting a Bentley for a hundred pounds a day is not possible, so try and have some idea of the realistic budget available for the journey. Whilst the budget might not stretch to the bosses preferred car of choice to impress a client, a suitably impressive alternative can be suggested.