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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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Great venues for your 2015 events

Practically Perfect PA

Here are eight great venues for your 2015 events. Designed with care for the environment, The Light embraces efficiency in its lighting, insulation and temperature control. Offering a unique corporate environment your clients and delegates can enjoy a corporate experience like never before. Carousel – Central London.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

Success

If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks. It also helps you establish a calmer environment for your employees. This article was originally published in March 2015 and has been updated. You’re also not simply waiting to talk. They have empathy.

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A look back at The Stoddart Review: the once and future guide to workplace productivity?

Workplace Insight

The Stoddart Review , published in 2016, was one of the most significant reports of recent years to explore the role of the workplace for employee productivity in extensive detail and why the office environment was key for productivity purposes. There has been a huge shift in the world of work since then.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. The most highly engaged employees hail from emerging economies, where people have different expectations of their work environments than those in established economies.

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Visualize Your Home Office into Reality

Clutter Coach

You know how much it matters to work in a pleasing and comfortable environment. If you make a phone call, imagine that the person you are calling is happy to hear from you and that the conversation is productive for both of you. Maybe you want to call a friend on the phone. Originally posted 2015-08-25 13:18:13.

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

We work in a fairly isolated environment and we need to interact with other PAs to feel like we are not alone. Take for example an assistant who has a fantastic relationship with a client’s PA, they see each other outside of work and are able to phone each other for favours. The problem is networking is really important.