The idea of hiring Virtual Assistants (VAs) or remote support professionals was, until relatively recently, an uncertain territory, with most companies preferring their staff to be on-site and physically present day in day out. However, with the many technological advancements and changes in the business landscape, the concept of hiring a remote VA over an [...]
The advancement of technology and changes in business landscape over recent years has brought with it an increase in businesses, teams and individuals utilising Virtual Assistants or remote business support professionals. Working with a VA can be hugely beneficial and rewarding for a business or individual, however, to ensure you get the most out of [...]
In a recent Workplace Health Survey, it was found that 70% of respondents who took part were either ‘actively looking for new job opportunities’ or were thinking about it ‘always, often or sometimes’. With this alarmingly high figure in mind, we have put together our top tips for how to retain talent with your workplace. [...]
If you are a business owner or senior manager, you probably have what feels like an endless list of tasks that you need to complete but haven’t had the time to do. When it comes to running a business, you no doubt want to be focusing on tasks that help boost sales, set you apart [...]
During the current climate brought on by Covid-19, many employers, team leaders and senior managers have found that they are, possibly for the first time ever, having to manage their team remotely. This may bring with it some challenges; however, it is vital that you encourage collaboration within your teams whatever the situation, and even [...]
During the current climate brought on by COVID-19, many employers, team leaders and senior managers have found that they are, possibly for the first time ever, having to manage their team remotely. This may bring with it some challenges; however, it is vital that you encourage collaboration within your teams whatever the situation, and even [...]
When we are in the office, the Lily Shippen team can often be heard discussing food, and our team are big foodies who love eating out, trying new restaurants, cafes and bars and sharing recommendations. We are really missing our usual haunts during lockdown and, coming up to 7 weeks in, some of us are [...]
When we are in the office, the Lily Shippen team can often be heard discussing food, and our team are big foodies who love eating out, trying new restaurants, cafes and bars and sharing recommendations. We are really missing our usual haunts during lockdown and, coming up to 7 weeks in, some of us are [...]
Having now been in lockdown with the UK for nearly 7 weeks and with the sun starting to disappear to make way for rain and grey clouds, you may be at a loss for things to do and could have even come to the upsetting realisation that you have run out of Netflix series to [...]
Having now been in lockdown with the UK for nearly 7 weeks and with the sun starting to disappear to make way for rain and grey clouds, you may be at a loss for things to do and could have even come to the upsetting realisation that you have run out of Netflix series to [...]
