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Flexible working is delivering the gift of seasonal productivity

Workplace Insight

However, business leaders are still keen to maintain productivity amidst the seasonal rush while allowing their team to enjoy the holiday period. By understanding each employee’s skills and preferences, managers can ensure that the right person is working on the right task, maximising efficiency and output.

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

Success

Penelope Cline, a project manager, HR manager and talent scout, loves the quarterly home office stipend provided by her company, which allows employees to purchase items they get to keep or to use the funds for external workspaces such as WeWork or Selina.

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EA to Project Support Manager

Practically Perfect PA

As an EA you’re not only there to support staff on a one to one basis or a team (depending on the company structure and needs) but you also find yourself processing invoices and expenses, whilst logging everyone’s holidays and preparing for the latest marketing conference while booking a flight for your executive to NYC – all at the same time!

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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. What if you need someone to do both?

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How to organise your office and keep it that way!

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I worked in a department with a dozen or so Project Managers who were all highly qualified Six Sigma professionals. They were a great bunch to be a round and during my time there I did learn a lot about the dark art of project management!

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 8: Publishing Industry Opportunities

Loosely Speaking

Contents of this episode: Tips: Katie shares a boatload of other business podcasts that can help you stay current in your profession and Tara makes a suggestion about creative holiday marketing ideas. Interview: Tara spoke with Jan B.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. I also do this around the holidays or when I read or see something pertaining to them so it's not uncommon for people to hear from me at least once or twice a year to say hi and update them for fun.

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