The Eighth Thing : Recognition and Awards

We all love that pat on the back as recognition that we’re doing a great job. If it’s not something you’re getting in the workplace, you will find my new blog post “Why you’re not getting the recognition you deserve” a very interesting read.

The Seventh Thing : Specialist Recruitment Agencies

At this point, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the challenges that some of you readers have faced with changes in employment and having to apply for a new position in COVID-times. I know it’s been hard and I hope my weekly #LunchNLearn’s, including this series, have gone some way to providing inspiration, motivation and positivity.

The Sixth Thing : Specialist EA/PA Conferences, Exhibitions and Summits

Where to start?! There are some amazing events (and therefore networking and development opportunities) for 21st century administrative professionals. Here’s a couple of events that we are proud to be supporting in the next few months:

This message is being emailed to everyone who we have had the pleasure to work with or who has expressed an interest in our offerings. This is a “takeover” of my weekly #LunchNLearnWithLindsay mailout (which you can sign up to here if you want to continue receiving every Monday lunchtime).

The Fifth Thing : Networking

This is a continuation of the 10 things to be grateful for as a 21st century PA and we are on the Fifth Thing (you can catch up on Previous Things here!).

The Fourth Thing : Specialist PA Magazines & Resources

As an advocate of life-long learning, I believe we can learn something from every experience and every opportunity. Whenever possible, use your tea/coffee break and commute/travel times to immerse yourself in helpful hints, tips and articles available from specialists PA Magazines and resources.

The Third Thing : Specialist PA Training

You only have to “Google it mummy” (see The Second Thing!) for “PA Training” or “PA Qualifications” and your hunger for new learning and upscaling your skills and expertise will be well and truly fed, including, of course, training from Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy.

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