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The Gender Pay Gap: 3 Steps to Work Toward Workplace Parity

Success

For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering nearly every raise and promotion I’ve ever received has come as a result of my own asking.

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The Gen Z Vibe Is Making Work Better For Everyone

Allwork

They have a declining confidence in institutions, especially those previous generation held dear, and are not without cynicism. They want to be judged on their skills and how well they do their jobs, rather than how well they adopt a corporate dress code or play by the rules. And of Course, Technology.

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Yes, Introverts Can Be Great Leaders

On The Job

How introverts can gain the confidence they need to lead their teams effectively and benefit any organization. Until, of course, they’re tapped to fill a leadership role. More engineering, science and technology employees are finding that their growing experience and skills have brought them to the notice of high-ups.

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How to succeed as an assistant

Practically Perfect PA

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. This course also forms part of our highly flexible PA and Secretary Professional Development Programme.

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Practical Project Management

Practically Perfect PA

You may want to volunteer to organise the office move, the Christmas party, run a training course for the other support staff or organise an event. Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable.

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A venue finding agency is an assistant’s best friend!

Practically Perfect PA

During the course of the meeting the Board decided that everyone in the organisation must attend a full day’s training on a new legislation affecting the industry. Not a confident negotiator? Firstly, do assistants really have the time to negotiate with a hotel on their day delegate rate? Picture the scene.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss.