Mayday, Mayday
By Lucy Brazier
Sometimes it is not easy to see the bigger picture. My inbox is full of…
Monthly Archives: May, 2011
Earthquake in Japan – A Personal Account
On March 11th this year, Japan’s most powerful earthquake since records began struck its north-east…
Dealing with Difficult People and Situations
By Sue France
Sue France looks at some ways to combat difficult people or situations in the workplace.…
Little Things You Can Do to Greatly Reduce the Amount of Email You Receive
By Marsha Egan
People complain about all the e-mail they receive and how much work it is for…
Why your personal brand is a vital tool for your career
Ever considered what people say about you behind your back? How they describe you in…
Three Ways To Write More Clearly
Peter Sauerbrey’s three ways to write more clearly, concisely, and effectively, in any language Many…
The Main Event
Anthony Coyle-Dowling, Director of Sales for Zibrant gives his 10 top tips for hassle-free corporate…
Talent Management – what it is and why it’s important
We all know the clichés – ‘people are your greatest asset’ and ‘people provide your…
Stress – Myths and Misconceptions
Carole Spiers details what stress is – and isn’t! Busy bosses equal busy PAs and…
Stepping Up and Moving On
By Maggie Love
When you’ve reached a certain level in your career and you’re looking to move upwards…
Stand Out From the Crowd
By David Morel
An indispensable guide as to how to stand out from the crowd in your job…
Travel Management – Sourcing an Efficient Hotel Programme
By Clare Murphy
Some corporations work closely with their travel management company or hotel booking agent to procure…
Risk Is Like Fire – You’ll Be Safe But Cold Without It (Part II)
Are risks threats or opportunities? There is a simple but profound question I would…
Regional Focus: Germany
By Lucy Brazier
Executive Secretary asked three experts on the region to give their personal guides to doing…
PROFILE – Sonia Vanular, Founder of EUMA at 90
By Lucy Brazier
Sonia Vanular, the irrepressible Founder of EUMA, will be 90 years old this Summer. In…
Parenting for Professionals
Helen Letchfield’s tips for embracing your image change Not so long ago, the conversation at…
Opinion
By Lucy Brazier
Attitudes to training, business improvement & stress. Five administrative professionals from around the world share…
Living with Uncertainty
By Sharon Eden
Sharon Eden examines the number one reason for workplace anxiety With the current economic climate…
It’s a Deal
A Simple Contract Secret to Save Your Boss’s Shirt Susan, the President of a limited…
Ten Strategies for Handling the Stay-at-Home Parent Resume Gap
Whether you’ve taken two years – or ten years – away from the traditional work…