The way we work is shifting once again. After several years of hybrid and remote models, 2025 has brought a clearer direction. Many employers are now expecting staff in the office four days a week. This approach is widely referred to as RTW4 (Return to Work Four Days a Week). […]
In 2025, many businesses still underestimate the strategic value of hiring the right business support professionals. These individuals play a critical role in streamlining operations, maintaining company culture and supporting senior leadership, yet recruitment for these roles is often treated as an afterthought. The result is a hiring process that defaults to convenience over specialism, [...]
Spotlight On: Bristol’s Business Support Market […]
In today’s evolving business landscape, the need for high-quality executive support remains constant, but how that support is delivered is changing. One of the most common questions founders and senior leaders ask us is whether to hire a Virtual Assistant or an in-house Executive Assistant. […]
For those of you who do not know, I set up Lily Shippen in 2016 when I was 22 years old, after working for a global recruitment firm in London on the secretarial and support desk. I feel incredibly lucky to have landed that role, as it taught me so much about how to recruit [...]
In 2025, the role of the Executive Assistant has evolved significantly and for good reason. No longer just exceptional administrators, today’s EAs are true strategic business partners. […]
South-West London is a fantastic place to build a career in business support. With a mix of start-ups, growing SMEs, and well-established businesses, it offers a steady stream of opportunities for those looking to step into Team Assistant and Personal Assistant roles. […]
A Couple lines About Me […]
Six years ago, I qualified as a midwife. I soon after found myself feeling unfulfilled due to the constraints of the system I was working within. This led to anxiety, burn out and eventually, I decided to leave Midwifery. This was an extremely difficult decision and I worried about how others would perceive me. My [...]
