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5 reasons every assistant should attend external training

Practically Perfect PA

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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When It Come to Employee Mental Health, These 10 Companies Are Setting the Example

Success

She adds that this has been providing opportunities for kids to openly connect with like-minded peers, learn about different cultures and backgrounds, build healthy peer competition, combat loneliness, boost confidence and more. Nearly 4,000 employees have been trained since this launched in 2020.

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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.

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Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist—Make Time to Follow Your Passion with Seasons of Focus

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It takes a lot of courage to listen to our inner calling, especially when the train is barreling full speed ahead down a well-traveled track. 1 focus—even if it comes at the expense of other projects in your life. But after her close relatives died in a car accident, she listened to her calling to serve on a larger scale.

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Is Project Management Certification Right for You?

Eat Your Career

But I do train on the topic of project management, and I manage a lot of projects on behalf of my clients. Second: To enhance my credibility and confidence as a trainer on this topic. It requires formal training, proven project management experience, and passing a challenging exam.

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Could Hiring “Hidden Workers” Solve Your Skills Shortage?

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The first is the widening training gap. . Concurrently, many traditional educational and training providers are finding it hard to keep up with changes to job content. . Most of today’s hiring systems focus and reward expense minimisation, says the report. . Establish new metrics for evaluation .

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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But at what expense? It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” A 2020 survey found that 17.5% of employees surveyed don’t speak up at all at work when it comes to difficult topics. Workplace environment and happiness, in some cases.

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