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Just Give Me a Regular “Secretary”

Administrative Professionals Day will be observed nationwide on Wednesday of this week, April 24. Originating in 1952 and called National Secretary’s Day, this year’s...
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Travel | Online Travel Barometer

affilinet, the affiliate marketing network, has put together this infographic on the latest online travel trends, highlighting where, when and why online holiday purchases...
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Meetings | How To Improve Your Meetings

We all know how it feels in the end of the day after going to numerous meetings: empty and unproductive. There are simple ways...
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Infographic | Are Employees Sick or Do They Have the 9-to-5 Bug?

Though cold and flu season is a heavy contributor to workplace absences in the winter months, it’s not the only reason workers hit “Snooze”...
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4Fun | Co-worker crime

Is it a capital crime or lower case offense? Whatever the sentence, a survey conducted by Paper Mate® about office theft found that 70...
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Personal Errands | the perfectly tailored suit

A must know for every PA | Ever been asked to arrange a suit? Only a perfectly tailored suit will do, but where do...
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Survey | the PA status 2013

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the survey! Contact us should you require further information with regards to the survey conducted...
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Talent Fusion | Admin Officer/PA – Debtors and Creditors

Talent Fusion Recruitment Position: Admin Officer, Personal Assistant Where: Western Cape, Montague Gardens Our client is based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town and looking...
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Dress Code | What to wear

When debating what to wear to work think firstly of the corporate culture that you are/or will become a part of. Your dress sense...
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Career | Being an Exceptional PA

PA’s and Executive Assistants are the cornerstone of every organisation. As the Manager’s/ CEO / Director’s right-hand, you are responsible for managing his time...
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Accommodation : The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, South Africa

I’ve recently had the pleasure of staying at The Maslow Hotel, part of the Sun International group situated in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. I...
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Your Brand | Think before you post

What has been said cannot be unsaid Facebook and Twitter have provided perfect platforms for expressing unbridled rage, bitter indignation and infectious cynicism. Something...
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Productivity | 6 Common mistakes in Time Management

Time Management has more to do with what we are not doing rather than what we are doing. Essentially it is not necessarily about...
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Relationships | Are you compatible with your Boss?

We as Personal Assistants do not have to worry about our ability to do the actual job, or whether we will be able to...
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Career | An Executive Personal Assistant

As a PA or Executive PA you will be required to fulfill certain tasks as part of your job description. A PA/EA will most...
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Career | Professional Associations

For Personal Assistants who want to expand their knowledge of the industry and develop new skills, joining a professional association can be a great...
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Your Brand | Your Online Professional Brand

Finding a job can be the most frustrating experience. I personally remember applying to about 400 jobs when I first graduated from university, and...
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Career | 5 Ways to stand out

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities to grow and develop in your career. It is a time during which you are...
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Events | Reducing the Environmental Impact

Whenever people gather for an event – whether it’s an intimate wedding or the Soccer World Cup – the environment is affected. People, equipment...
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Events | IT Tips for Event Planners

Generally the purpose of meetings and events is to get people together to achieve a desired outcome and it is very important to remember...
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Events | Financially Savvy

So you want to be an events manager? There is no denying that the fast-paced lifestyle and glitzy world of organizing and hosting social...
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Events | Become a Successful Events Planner

Modern people are born jugglers. We juggle careers, interests and families, often with more success than we give ourselves credit for. That’s why a...
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Events | Start your own business

Many people dream of a job in events planning. It’s an exciting career that involves creating memorable occasions, which can be anything from private...
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Events | Year end Office Party

Some people love the thought of breaking away from their desks and spending an exciting afternoon socialising with colleagues; others dread the idea of...
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Travel | Planning ahead

Finding the right hotel at an affordable price, arranging flights and visas for a country you’ve never even heard of can make travel arrangements...
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