How to Organise a Perfect Meeting

Organising and leading a meeting is an art in itself. It requires the right skills, a thorough preparation and a clear vision of the objectives you want to achieve. Meetings are vital for management and communication. Properly run meetings save time, increase motivation, productivity, and solve problems. Meetings create new ideas and initiatives.     Meetings are better than telephone conferences because only 38% of the meaning and feeling is carried in the way that things are said. The other 55% of the meaning and feeling is carried in facial expression and non-verbal signals. That’s why meetings are so useful.   ...

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The 15 Toughest Job Interview Questions

Being prepared is half the battle. Let’s face it; no one likes being interviewed and the job interview process. We know that some interview questions can be tough. To offer guidance on dealing with incredibly tough questions during a job interview, we present the following outstanding responses to 15 tough interview questions. And remember, if you’re on the look out for a job, check out  our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more.  Question #1 What did you not like about your last employer? What the employer wants to know: The interviewer has asked you to say ...

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11 Simple Tips to Stay Healthy at the Office

Do you ever feel too tired to exercise after a long day at work? Do you end up craving sweets and junk food after a stressful day? Are you frustrated by feeling as though you simply can’t stay healthy and fit because you sit at a desk too much? Sitting too much, even if you are active outside of work hours, has been linked to increased health problems.   See here for more on a healthy work life balance. Consider these 11 tips for staying healthy at work.    Eat Breakfast! If you are hungry, you are much more likely ...

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How to Plan a Successful Business Travel Itinerary for Your Boss

A well-planned itinerary enables a traveler to make the best possible use of time abroad. Although travel time is expensive, care must be taken not to overload the schedule. Two or three definite appointments, confirmed well in advance and spaced comfortably throughout one day, are more productive and enjoyable than a crowded agenda that forces the business person to rush from one meeting to the next before business is really concluded. See here for more on booking a Top Hotel or a table at one of the Top Restaurants. The itinerary always goes on top with the information listed below, followed by ...

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The Ultimate 17 Working PA Fashion Must-haves to Wear in The Office

Summer finally feels like it’s arrived. We’ve waited for summer to arrive for what seems like an eternity, but the season is already on its way out and there’s no better time to think ahead by adding a lighter touch to your Spring –Summer wardrobe.  Check out the fashion spring/summer 2014 office wear essentials we pull out for you to wear in the office this summer. Check out more of our office attire tips. Give your office repertoire a boost with our round-up of the most fabulous office styling essentials…    Tropical florals Bring the jungle into the city with ...

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