“Self nomination – should I be doing it?”
When I started working at a Solicitors office at 17 years old, I never dreamed I would end up climbing the ladder of Business Support all the way to a Business Support Manager. […]
You are the reason that the EA ‘stereotype’ exists – so do something about it!
In the corporate world, the term “personal branding” often evokes images of purposeful and charismatic CEOs, influential thought leaders, social media influencers, and celebrity business profiles such as Steven Bartlett. […]
AI: Will it dilute your hiring processes?
My colleague Lily and I recently attended the HR Summit at the Raddison Blu Hotel at Manchester Airport. Our presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was focused on the part it plays in recruitment processes, including the benefits and disadvantages. […]
Never had an interview? Here is our ‘starter’ guide……
Interviews are undeniably nerve-wracking. The knowledge that a simple conversation might be all that stands in the way of your career prospects is daunting for virtually everyone – around 93% of candidates have experienced interview nerves at some point in their career. […]
Executive Assistants, could you do more?
And no, I’m not talking workload. I’m talking about increasing the strategic value of your work. Gone are the days when an Assistant only answered phones, made copies/coffees, and arranged the diaries. These days EAs are venturing into more strategic landscapes, and our reach is far wider than before. [...]
A taboo no one talks about in the EA role: Loneliness
Most days, you’re one of the first people in the office and one of the last ones to leave. No day is ever the same, most days you’re juggling many plates at one time, like an octopus and sometimes you may feel like you need eyes in the back of [...]
Loneliness: A professional hazard?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines loneliness as; “The feeling of being alone; the sense of solitude; dejection arising from want of companionship or society”. On a psychological level, we as humans have a fundamental need to feel like we belong and build lasting and meaningful relationships (Baumeister & Leary, 1995) [...]
The do’s and don’ts of a video call with your Recruitment Consultant.
The do’s and don’ts of a video call with your Recruitment Consultant. […]
Do you need an EVP to attract (and retain) top talent?
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging than ever before. Companies like ourselves constantly search for ways to stand out and entice potential employees. As a recruitment business owner, I know first-hand how a key hire can impact my business. One powerful tool [...]
Should healthcare be a universal human right in the workplace?
As a small business owner in the UK, private healthcare is a desirable benefit I have considered for many years. In my years spent recruiting and meeting clients, I would often wonder if we could ever compete with large corporates who seemed to offer healthcare as standard. In terms of [...]
