As an Executive Assistant (EA) or Personal Assistant (PA), you may be asked by your employer to come up with some goals for yourself in your yearly performance review sessions. Embrace the challenge – coming up with a plan for your career and setting specific goals is vital to you reaching your full potential. The…
No matter the industry, all workplaces experience tensions between staff at times, especially when communication is needed between a high-level executive and their corporate assistant. While avoiding all tension is impossible, effectively handling conflict when it does arise is a key to long-term success in a company. Here are some of the important ways…
Defining your company will change your life Building a great culture within your company is a project that will consume you for a long time if your strategy is successful. Although no “quick fix” is going to work in the current business climate, if you set about the effort with a winning attitude, there will…
A lot of attention has been placed on ethical behavior in business, after many ethical scandals in the past. A professional code of ethics is one way that an organisation or company is able to align their values with the behavior of those that are part of it. This code of ethics is a general…
Human Resource, or HR professionals hold a critical role in the ongoing success of a company. Not only are they typically the key person involved in the hiring process, but they are also involved in a variety of day-to-day tasks including employment contracts, grievances, new employee onboarding, and employee records. They also provide feedback to…
The research done in neuroscience in the past few decades has shown the world that there is still more that we don’t know about the mind. Even though scientists have debunked the myth that we use only 10% of our brains, we’ve only just begun to realise how much our minds can do when we…
Are you intrigued about becoming a personal assistant or executive assistant (PA/EA)? A PA is someone who manages the day to day activities of their employer. The duties of a personal assistant can run the gamut. Keeping schedules and answering phones are just some of the duties of a PA. Other tasks could include picking…
Creating a wellness culture is more important than ever for employers. The millennial generation in particular value a happy and healthy workplace more than any other generation – most would be willing to sacrifice better pay to work for a company where they feel appreciated. Businesses should cultivate a healthy workplace to keep young, dynamic…
It can be hard to take care of ourselves well at work. But self-care is just as necessary in the workplace as it is at home – many of us spend most of our week there. Here are six tips for learning how to care about your wellbeing at work. Bring a water bottle. Water…
Nobody likes conflict. And at work, when you are trying to use your time effectively to get things done, friction between coworkers can be especially frustrating. However, if someone is doing something wrong, making it impossible for you to do your job, or simply is not pulling their weight, it might be time for that…