Working full time in an office will undoubtedly become a thing of the past, another major change since it was made illegal to smoke in all enclosed […]
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How to Manage Zoom Fatigue and Protect Your Energy
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a monumental shift in the way we conduct business, swapping the office for spare bedrooms, […]
Colleagues Unite: Supporting Mental Health
In the first episode of our Colleagues Unite 2021 campaign we talk to Ann-Marie Brennand, PA at PRS for Music, Assistant Room Ambassador and Founder […]
Colleagues Unite: Supporting Men in the Business Support Industry
In the first episode of our Colleagues Unite 2021 campaign we talk to Ben Stevenson, EA to CEO, Managing Director and Commercial Director at Bloom […]
End of Year Review Guidance for Every Assistant
We know that having your appraisal can be stressful, worrying and one of the most difficult things to prepare for as an assistant. The lack […]
The Reality of Being an Executive Assistant
There are two different types of EA: the ones for as long as they could remember have known that they wanted to be an EA, […]
Why Straight Talking as a PA Always Wins
As assistants, we have a problem with politeness. The job comes with the stigma of servitude so the mannerisms associated with the role are ones […]
The Power of Learning as an Assistant
For many PA/EAs, there is not a clear-cut training and development plan for them at work. We do not neatly fit into a predetermined career pathway, […]
Make or Break: The Dynamics of the Assistant/Boss Relationship
It is a truth universally under-acknowledged, that sometimes, people just don’t like you. And it’s not always an easy truth to accept. This can happen […]
Colleagues Unite: Supporting and Raising the Profile of Our LGBTQ+ Colleagues
We are proud to bring you the 2nd instalment of our Colleagues Unite campaign. Serving a clear purpose of bringing new representation and shining a […]
Taking a Step Back and Why it’s Essential to Moving Forward
You can never predict what life will throw at you – some of us are able to carry on regardless and feel that there is […]
Colleagues Unite: Supporting and Raising the Profile of Our Black Colleagues
We are proud to announce our new campaign – Colleagues Unite. Serving a clear purpose of bringing new representation and shining a light on minorities […]
