Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Gulliver’s Travels is one of those books we assume we know. It even manages to offer up a proto-LLM in the form of The Engine, a device found in the city of Lagado, impoverished by a commitment to relentless, pointless research. It’s really about one man’s descent into disillusion with the human race. Grandville ).

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We first reported on bleisure travel , which is the the blending of business and leisure travel, back in 2015.    A According to the folks at the expense reporting and management firm, SAP Concur, it continues to gain popularity.  They're all major business hubs that also attract a lot of leisure travelers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

As an assistant of 20 years, I had one perspective of meeting management. You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. You must also think consider whether travel was involved—whether local travel or getting on an airplane.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Some of the following scenarios will probably sound all too familiar to you in your current position: Your Executive Team and colleagues take the liberty of booking their flights and accommodation themselves without much thought for the time it takes to get a business trip organised.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2018

Booking a last minute trip to an international company? Or maybe you’re managing the annual ski-trip for the entire company? Booking and managing business travel is time consuming, stressful, and let’s be honest, not always that appreciated.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 6, 2019

There are so many hotel websites available for Assistants to use when booking business travel for their Executive. If you don’t work with a travel management company, where do you even start? Here are ten websites to help book great hotels. This list covers everything you need to search and compare prices.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 28, 2017

Whether travelling domestically or internationally, corporations have a Duty of Care to employees visiting other cities and locations for business. That’s why Roomex have developed an interactive map that can pinpoint business travellers in over 550,000 hotels worldwide, providing instant visibility on your colleagues’ whereabouts.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Having lots of bulky baggage is not ideal when you’re trying to travel light, so gifting experiences, digital gifts, or small items is ideal. . Digital subscriptions for learning, social media management, taxes and more are perfect choices for last-minute gifts. . Wireless travel massage pillow . Travel adaptor .

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 29, 2015

Booking business travel can be a lengthy process. Apps are taking advantage of this user fatigue by aiming to make booking travel a simple and quick process. But are apps the way forward in business travel today? Startup Native is a travel assistant app, evolved from a need to add a human touch to mobile bookings.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2016

At the recent Assist Travel event we were lucky to have Tae Lee, the founder and CEO of Travo talk to our delegates about the future of business travel and the millennial traveller. In this session a true Millennial will look at how the travel industry is already gearing up for this new cohort. Loving gadgets.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

I don’t know about you but I have spent hours arranging and then rearranging travel for my Executives. It takes up a huge amount of time and can be incredibly complex especially if they are travelling to a number of destinations with connecting flights and a host of visa requirements. Which corporate travel agency should you use?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. What is most interesting is that administrative professionals are the ones who are very involved in their executive’s travels yet are not road warriors.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Not only this, people find it very much difficult to book accommodation and flight. However, with the help of virtual currency, you can control every system and manage your travel. The establishment of Bitcoin is a fantastic source for the travel industry. It delivers all the services and makes the entire process simple.…

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 21, 2019

How many times have you booked a work trip for you or your colleague, only for them to end up needing to change the date or time, or even cancel altogether? When you book travel, currently you have two options: […]. Of course, business trips get amended for endless reasons which are out of your control.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

”. Business travel was a pretty clear winner. From this Assist Travel was born. We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. The aim of Assist Travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Maybe, you have an upcoming itinerary with numerous pre booked services, across 5 cities worldwide.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

A few weeks ago I asked you to send in your best travel tips – and well loads of you did! Here are your business travel tips… Travel Apps . Sign yourself and your boss up for “Tripit Pro” travel App. Automated trip sharing ability – great for group/team travel. Destination Management .

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

With Assist Travel just a few month’s away, I thought I would share everything that I have been working on behind the scenes. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel. Why should you attend Assist Travel? Well, I actually have three reasons why you should attend Assist Travel!

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

First up we have Assist Travel taking place on Friday 4th September 2015 from 10am to 4pm in London. Why should you attend Assist Travel? Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Here are the key themes for Assist Travel: The importance of seamless travel management.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

It is a brilliant city and with more and more people coming here for business trips I thought now would be a good time to share with you my top tips for organising business travel to Barcelona. Even better, we are opening up the afternoon at Assist Travel for free. Tips from PAs who travel frequently with their Execs.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

On Friday 9th September we held our second Assist Travel event at The Grange Tower Bridge and from the feedback we received it looks like everyone had a thoroughly good day. Stress Free Speedy Travel. Lara Morgan, Serial Entrepreneur and extensive business traveller. How to get the most out of your Travel Management Company.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

For an assistant, travel planning can be a nightmare! The problem of travel planning is massive and it’s plagued our field for decades. You’ll begin to see travel planning as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle, to demonstrate your revolutionary skills. Stop struggling with travel planning problems!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

So, according to recent studies, the amount organizations spend on business travel is increasing year on year. This means that the amount of time assistants spends organising business travel is only going to grow. Organising business travel is changing… Are you? Bleisure Travel. Embracing Technology.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Fortunately, coworking can bridge the gap to provide more equitable opportunities for skills and development. With more coworking spaces comes more job opportunities in the workspace industry, including community manager roles. You can book a tour at the touch of a button and it goes straight into the diary.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 23, 2015

Organising business travel can take up a big chunk of our time with most assistants booking complex travel on numerous occasions throughout the year. Here are my top ten tips for travelling assistants. Remember you are still going to have to look after your manager so make sure your trip is hassle free.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. Every time your manager is heading out of town, it’s time for you to don your travel planner hat, slip into your traveler’s shoes, and equip yourself with your suite of travel planning tools.

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Allwork

MARCH 27, 2024

The shift to a digital-first, hybrid work model is leading to a profound transformation in office use, management practices, and corporate real estate, heralding a Copernican Revolution in the world of work that echoes historical resistance to paradigm shifts. if you are a hammer everything looks like a nail.” pre-pandemic).

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 21, 2016

Here are some tips if your Executive does experience a travel delay: Be prepared. It is always, always worth checking the weather in the places that your boss is travelling to. Prior to the trip ensure your Executive has the phone number of the hotel, your Travel Management Company and the Airline stored in their phone.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. One of the predictions centred around the idea that Assistants would become information managers in their organisations.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In his work, he’s always built for impact at the intersection of real estate and travel technology. Blending local education, coworking, and travel, it’s a transformative experience for every generation and a fresh twist on the future of work. . So, managing, changing the world. You had the freedom to travel when you wanted.

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2021

They are what’s known as “liveaboards,” a breed of digital nomad on the water, with Sophie managing their digital brand, Ryan & Sophie Sailing , while Ryan works as a business development consultant. Other times, it looks like booking a flight home to spend time apart so both can come back refreshed.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 18, 2012

With the cost of fuel, rail and air travel increasing each year, managing employee travel expenses is a key area of concern for many businesses. Smaller companies, with lower travel budgets and fewer resources, often find the process particularly difficult to bring under control.

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Allwork

MAY 20, 2022

What age are they, what work do they do, and how much do they actually travel? . What age are they, what work do they do, and how much do they actually travel? . Some nomads travel the globe to many countries each year, others prefer ‘ slowmadism ’ and may stay in one place for several years. Who are digital nomads?

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Allwork

MAY 10, 2022

Now, Airbnbs are marketing their rentals’ office amenities, while hotels are offering rooms to be booked by the work day. . While the merging of travel and work may seem like a dream for some, there are roadblocks that can make this experience nightmarish. . Most of these workers likely do not have responsibilities outside of work.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2019

Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Studying the movers and shakers who create the curve, set the trends and define what the future might be in a week, month or year, makes you valuable to your managers and organization. Pay attention to the present.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Maybe, you have an upcoming itinerary with numerous pre booked services, across 5 cities worldwide.

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