All Things Admin

MAY 26, 2021

When I worked corporately, travel planning was one of my favorite parts of my job, and I still love it today. COVID-19 brought the travel industry to its knees, but as vaccinations roll out and restrictions loosen, we’re getting closer to a place where we can move freely again. The basics of travel planning still apply.

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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. Larger companies are using this statistic to drive prices down, at the expense of the driver themselves.

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Success

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most travelers anticipate holiday air travel to be fraught with minor annoyances, winter weather and a greater volume of fliers—all likely to lead to a few hours’ delay or even some cancellations. Southwest’s weaknesses were its antiquated software that couldn’t handle the extreme weather event, and its point-to-point operations model.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2023

I always believed that nomadism was going to become mainstream one day,” says Mita Carriman, a six-year digital nomad and founder and CEO of digital nomad travel club Adventurely. “I Responsible nomadism comes from responsible travel, and the idea of responsible travel has been around for a number of years,” Carriman says.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Often, the amount paid towards remote work expenses depends on whether the job is full time or freelance, and the seniority of the employee’s position. And then you will probably need some office furniture, which can be expensive, especially if you want to ensure proper ergonomics when it comes to your perfect workstation. .

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Allwork

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A survey into the growing trend of working remotely while traveling (conducted by Lonely Planet and Fiverr) has revealed that over 50% of all respondents have become “Anywhere Workers” in the last two years. The trend is driven by the desire to combine remote work with travel. Anywhere Workers — The State of Play in 2022.

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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. Larger companies are using this statistic to drive prices down, at the expense of the driver themselves.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

I must admit I’ve been struggling to start writing the blog this week, I knew I would be discussing the dreaded task of processing expenses and as I’m sure you can imagine the subject hasn’t really stirred my creative juices! Do you have an expense policy in place? Try to do all of your expenses at the same time at least once a week.

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Success

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Business owners might enjoy alerts related to order updates, assigning and accepting urgent tasks and talking on the fly without having to look for your phone, such as during hectic travel. It has pages and calendar months to log events and expenses. In a world of online tools, sometimes it’s best to go basic.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When you’re one half of a couple, frequent business travel can take its toll on your relationship. However, for some business travellers (and even their partners) there is a middle ground. Bleisure’ travel – as it has been dubbed by some in the travel industry – is the mixing of business trips with leisure experiences.

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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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Success

JULY 5, 2021

Not only is the anticipation of an event or splurge just as fun (or sometimes more fun!) As we mentioned in our episode on expensive hobbies , planning to use these points specifically for something we love or for small little mood boosters is a great way to lift your spirits and keep your financial plans on target. Be flexible.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Sustainability certainly hasn’t been a priority for assistants organising events, particularly as we often have to manage events alongside our actual day job and the budgets we have to spend on events are still quite a bit smaller than they were a few years ago. Sustainable events don’t need to be expensive events.

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Success

APRIL 4, 2023

After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I She’s like, ‘my autism won’t allow me to do that,’” when the company suggested charging expenses to a credit card to then be paid back for travel. But things only got more complicated.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

Maintain connection through meetings, recognition programs, and virtual events. In addition, consider having purely social gatherings where people join in and are given gift cards in advance to purchase special foods during the events to celebrate achievements. . You can also reach out to workers via recorded videos and emails.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For years, I put in for my FSA reimbursement to be paid out in December and used it like a “holiday bonus” to cover my extra expenses. But when you factor in travel costs, it sometimes makes sense to bring the bash to you. Even better, make it a potluck, BYOB event, so everyone saves on food and drink. Host the holiday party.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

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. Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 7, 2019

Consider what is already on the calendar—your planned events, meetings and appointments—and how much time you realistically have available. When you’re working on expense reports, for example, your brain gets into a groove after a while. When you’re working on expense reports, for example, your brain gets into a groove after a while.

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Success

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s just one extra expense that I can’t really afford, but need!” I would love to explore alternative therapies such as acupuncture and yoga, but again, it’s an additional expense that would place further strain on my finances. she says. “I Avoid too much caffeine after noon to minimize hot flashes and night sweats.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2015

It is without doubt a beautiful city but boy is it expensive! A great way to save money is to ask the hotel for a Geneva Travel Card which gives tourists free access to buses, trams and boats. Weekends are quieter as business travellers leave and locals go out to the county-side. Ten trips for organising a business trip to.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

I also organise his business travel. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. For instance, once one of my former bosses was on his way to an event and the train was unexpectedly delayed. Can you recommend any events, website, publications for other assistants? .

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

This could involve setting up a document system in the Cloud, a CRM system, scanning physical documents, organizing financials and expenses, contacts, etc. Event management is also often taken on by the EA. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. Processing expense claims. I organise internal and external events. Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, and training programmes for other assistants? Organisation global tele and video conferences.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2016

Policy & Procedure , for HR documents, travel and expense policies, health and safety etc.; User Guides , for programs such as “Concur” and “Salesforce”, telephone manuals or step guides on how to book travel; 3. Amy loves to travel and enjoys following fashion and interior design in her spare time.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They schedule both business and personal appointments, maintain the calendar, and are responsible for a full range of administrative and personal duties—from managing correspondence and making appointments to booking speaking engagements and event planning. What Type of Assistant Should I Hire?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Here are some of my favourites: Great Apps: Travel. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. Great Apps: Events and meetings. Zwoor Event HD: Free.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

The bar has risen and employees in this position now have a much higher level of responsibility for managing the workplace technology, vendors, food ordering, event planning, facilities and human resources. AnyPerk has partnerships with hundreds of vendors that provide employee discounts in fitness, entertainment, travel and much more.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 9, 2024

Work-life balance is the delicate art of juggling professional responsibilities and personal well-being in a manner that ensures neither takes priority at the expense of the other. What is Work-Life Balance, and Why Does It Matter?

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. It can really be where it needs. Everyone cooks differently.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 24, 2014

The Hilton certainly know how to look after business travellers, everything is easy and stress free. Exactly what you want when you have travelled into the city for business meetings and just want to relax in your hotel after a long day. There are a lot of expensive full-service hotels in the area, which the Hilton has to compete with.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 14, 2014

All you have to do is book a car to Heathrow Airport, organise transfers on arrival at the foreign destination and then make sure that all your travellers get to every meeting in their jam-packed itinerary without a hitch. Are your passengers travelling within London, going on to Manchester or are they jetting off around the world?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. Events and meetings. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. Events and meetings. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Complex travel arrangements – flights, hotels, trains, visas. Processing expense claims. I organise internal and external events. Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, and training programmes for other assistants? Organisation global tele and video conferences.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You can rely on sophisticated AI programs to discover patterns, analyze data, and predict future events in all sorts of scenarios, from recording and transcribing meetings to making travel plans. Prepare Expense Reports In addition to contracts, AI can help you prepare all manner of business reports for your exec.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., Or because so many executives are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner. It’s always best to review the day’s events together. Upcoming Travel. Department Issues.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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