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by Anel Martin CAP-OM
There are literally mountains of information available on stress and how to manage it effectively. Yet as a society and as a profession we are still suffering from acute, chronic and prolonged stress. In fact the effects of excess negative stress are so severe, and are affecting so many people, that is now being widely referred to as the 'Black Death of the 21st Century’. |
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Office workers are urging businesses across the UK to help support their environmental efforts as part of Avery Green Office Week, which starts today, 13th May. Find out the biggest green bugbears - and also some great easy tips for you to implement today! |
 Calling all conference and events planners - we know how stressful booking conferences and meetings can be so so why not take away a bit of that stress by attending the New Forest for a hands-on VIP familiarisation trip on 17 and 18 May. |
It's time for the next instalment of A-Z Pearls of Wisdom - nuggets of information collated from office professionals worldwide and explored by Lindsay Taylor.
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As the role of the PA is ever-changing, often taking on new projects including Facilities Management, HR, Accounts, Marketing, etc., we are bringing you articles with information, ideas and tips to support you in these changes. This article looks at interviewing. |
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by Alison Boler
‘Lean In – Women, Work and the Will to Lead’ by Sheryl Sandberg reviewed by Alison Boler, Legal PA at ITV.
"From a personal point of view, as a PA, I know that it can be incredibly difficult to form a clear and ambitious career path."
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Would you ‘Adam and Eve’ it? Lord Sugar is seen as one of the most rewarding Guv’nors. Despite Alan Sugar’s recent spat with a former Apprentice winner, Lord Sugar will be pleased to know that he is still the 'Guv’nor' having been voted one of the most rewarding bosses in the UK, coming second to celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver. |
Leading South African PAs have launched two world-relevant initiatives for their profession and peers globally. |
- Stress and the Modern PA - Part One
- Green Office Week This Week - Are You Ready?
- Invitation to Attend New Forest Showcase
- A-Z Pearls of Wisdom B is for...
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Interviewers
- Review: Lean In - Women, Work & the Will to Lead
- Top Ten Most Rewarding Celebrity Bosses
- 2014 Int Year of Sec and Admin Asst Launched
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Seven Ways to Survive a Career Rut
Has Eeyore invaded your work space? He's the voice that floods you with doom and gloomy, it's-no-use-thoughts, like "It could take days, weeks, months, maybe even years."
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Nine Tips to Avoid Traps in Project Planning
If your team is in analysis paralysis, and you are having problems getting your project going, here are nine best practices to avoid the subtle traps in planning:
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Recharge Your Motivation at WorkOvercoming the emotional hurdle of going to work every morning and doing the same thing over and over again isn't always easy. more… 
A Secret Hint on How to Help Yourself be More Productive
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How to Pay Attention to DetailsIn many administrative jobs, failure to do so not only makes you look bad, but it reflects on your employer as well. Double-check not only religiously, but also effectively to make sure that your details are all flawless.
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How to Represent your Boss in a Virtual Setting Representing your boss is one of the most important aspects of being an assistant. While you may work at home in your paja
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