We all know that running a business is no easy feat, and that it requires a great deal of time, patience, drive and motivation in order to continually grow your business day in day out. Whilst there are many things you, as an entrepreneur or business owner, can do in [...]
Partnering with the best PA recruitment agency, that truly understands your company, needs and culture, will save you valuable time, effort and money, whilst ensuring that you find the candidate to suit your requirements. As a team, Lily Shippen has partnered with a range of clients, spanning many different industries [...]
Specialist executive and business support recruitment firm, Lily Shippen, has launched a free online directory specifically for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and business support staff across the UK. The directory that launched this morning features supply partners who may be of use to PAs and their wider businesses such as [...]
Secretarial recruitment firm, Lily Shippen, has received the inaugural Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, which recognises businesses that deliver super service and exceptional experiences, as rated by real clients. […]
When a Personal Assistant hands in their notice, has to take time off for a holiday, maternity leave, illness or simply retires, it can be a stressful and challenging time for a business or individual. Finding suitable temporary or permanent staff can be a daunting and time-consuming task and, unfortunately, [...]
It has been found that, on average, a recruiter, employer or hiring manager spends between 5-7 seconds scanning a CV before deciding whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job at hand. This statistic highlights how important it is to have a well-written CV when applying for a [...]
Meet the recruiter who can identify unique and talented PAs whose mission it is to guard privacy with their life. […]
The R Word – the word of 2020 most likely to fill you with dread, the word no one wants to hear, the word you suspect is just around the corner, but surely won’t come knocking at your door??!! Will it? Can it? Please don’t….not me! […]
The Office of National Statistics stated that approximately only 30% of people employed within the UK worked from home during 2019. However, due to the current situation brought on by COVID-19, the majority of employed individuals are now working from home and, research suggests, will be doing so more regularly [...]
A Private PA typically works for one individual, whether a celebrity, high-net-worth individual (HNWI) or entrepreneur who needs assistance with a wide range of tasks. Whilst many of the key skills required to undertake a Corporate PA or EA role are similar to those required in a Private PA role, [...]
