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News from Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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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. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Customer support is another industry where employee monitoring tools have long been the norm. For instance, if you don’t want employees checking their social media during the workday, you can choose to restrict sites like Facebook and Instagram (you can also block sites containing inappropriate content). limited period.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year. IT training.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were power for the course for the PA.

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The Office* Show and how to be a great delegate

Practically Perfect PA

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! This is what I did: I used social media to promote the event and my attendance at it. I attended the after show party.

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10 Super-Charged Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017

Andrea Kalli

Don’t just think of groups connected to your market niche; think of other industries indirectly connected to your business. Consider connecting with global suppliers to discover new products or reworking the products you already offer. Do you have stale product items or services that rarely sell? Expand your revenue streams.

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