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 [...]
In an ever increasingly competitive candidate market, gaining access to your recruitment consultant can at times be tricky (and often frustrating). […]
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, possessing a blend of technical expertise and soft skills is essential. Whilst technical skills ensure the that tasks are executed efficiently, emotional intelligence can be what sets apart an exceptional EA/PA from the rest. […]
Showing appreciation to your staff is crucial to ensure that they feel respected and valued. In this article, we’ll explore why appreciating your employees is so important and how to create a culture that emphasises recognition and gratitude. […]
Employee engagement is arguably one of the most important contributing factors to a thriving workplace. Engaged employees are not only happier but also more committed and productive. We’ll be looking at identifying some of the tools employers can implement and/or strengthen to keep quality employees engaged. […]
Our recent Salary and Marketing Update revealed that there is a clear need for businesses to invest in the personal development of their employees, with 84% of all professionals surveyed having investigated this for themselves. Personal development is unique to everyone but involves looking inward and focusing on ways to better [...]
When I suggested I write a blog about this topic, I thought it would be relatively easy to outline some thoughts on this, however, I appear to have been mistaken! What I have achieved on my 3rd/4th attempt at writing this is an awful lot of time being invested into [...]
As lockdown 2.0 continues in the UK, and the winter weather has well and truly having set in, 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 binge-watch! It is so [...]
As the UK enters its third week in lockdown 2.0, the majority of the UK are still working from home and trying to stay in doors as much as possible. If you find yourself with extra time on your hands, you have been furloughed or you aren’t currently working, there [...]
Specialist secretarial recruitment firm, Lily Shippen, has announced a unique collaboration and offering that has launched alongside PA training specialist, Your Excellency Limited. […]
