Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The event will appeal to a wide variety of industries from micro businesses to medium and large SMEs, welcoming 4000+ owners, showcasing over 60+ speakers. 2023’s event will showcase best-in-class suppliers who will deliver solutions designed to help thriving businesses succeed.

2023 52

2023 Suppliers Social Media International 52

Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients.

Payroll 52

Payroll Negotiating Salary Suppliers 52

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

We can however use the events industry to make small but significant changes. Wherever you are planning your event ask your venue to ensure they buy local food and drink product and wherever possible use local suppliers. Here are 5 easy changes that can be made today. This notion is true of whatever city you are in. Hannah Luffman.

Suppliers 154

Suppliers Travel Agenda Policies 154

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. This knowledge sharing also works across industries. Visit the website for more information.

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Confidence Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome. Tanya Battel.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Skills Filing Policies 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Our Executives travel far and wide, they are often away from home for long stretches of time and have to rely on our organisational skills to get them from A to B. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

Training 40

Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! Place testimonials (and the photographic evidence!) Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Kelly the Intern: Angel investors and Green guidance : PROFIT’s crack researcher explains how to get notices by angel investors and where companies can get money for going green. Do you earn what you should? Some entrepreneurs chronically pay themselves too little; others, way too much. Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well. www.iva-machine.co.uk

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn. Notes: Customer retention is the key to success in this industry. Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful.

2008 100

2008 UPS 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Next, does the accountant have relevant experience in the industry you are in, or an allied industry, after all, it’s going to make life a lot easier if he actually knows a bit about the industry you’re in when offering advice. Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills.

2006 100

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