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Dec 10, 2013

14 Tips for a More Motivated Workforce

Click here for our guide on how to stay positive through tough times. Having a tailored engagement strategy ensures employees are motivated to deliver results for themselves and for the Organization. Study found that nothing engages workers more than making progress in meaningful work. Numerous surveys have shown that only a third of UK workers feel engaged with their job, a figure which places us ninth for engagement levels out of the twelve largest economies. Experts believe this contributes directly to lower levels of productivity in the UK, where output per worker is 15% lower than the rest of ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

Nov 18, 2013

Top 13 Corporate Christmas Party Themes

It’s almost time for the Christmas office party. Selecting activities for a company Christmas party might be the most difficult aspect of party planning. You will have to create a solid plan in advance. At least a month before the occasion, you need to decide on the theme. Check out our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more. Depending on the scale of the event, there are many suitable corporate Christmas party themes. Some of the most popular company Christmas party ideas include: Ugliest Christmas Jumper Everyone owns that one ugly Christmas ...

Nov 18, 2013 | 3 Comments

Nov 15, 2013

12 Safety Tips for The Office Christmas Party

As most office Christmas parties are company sponsored events, employers are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of their staff during the party – as well as making sure they have a great time. It is worth remembering that employers are responsible for the conduct of their employees at all work related events, both on-site and off-site in addition to unplanned and spontaneous events that may occur. Christmas parties generally have a positive impact on morale and team spirit and it is an opportunity for an employer to thank employees for all of their hard work during the year. However, ...

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Nov 15, 2013

Gift Giving Guideline for The Office

Gift-giving occasions are endless – and endlessly challenging. We don’t want them to be too lavish – or too inexpensive. We don’t want to buy something too personal, and definitely not something impersonal. Should you give all your co-workers a present? What do you do when the boss gives you a present? What is an appropriate gift for a colleague and for the boss? Do you need to reciprocate when a co-worker or boss gives you a present? When and how should you present your gifts to co-workers and bosses? Click through for advice on how to negotiate salary. ...

Nov 15, 2013 | 2 Comments

Nov 13, 2013

14 Top Tips for Corporate Gift Giving this Christmas

There are a few guidelines you can follow for help in deciding if you will be giving a gift and what to give. The tips below will help you in choosing appropriate gifts in business for anyone from clients, associates, coworkers and for your boss. Check Out> Gift Giving Guideline for The Office Click through for advice on how to negotiate salary. Why Give a Corporate Gift? To promote good will within your company To strengthen relationships To demonstrate gratitude to special Build and maintain business relationships Show appreciation As an incentive to encourage or motivate ...

Nov 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

Nov 11, 2013

14 Steps to Happiness at Work

Do success and satisfaction automatically go hand in hand? Not always. Developing the keys to thrive – not just survive – at your job requires effort, but the payoff is well worth it. According to The Wall Street Journal, happy employees are 36% more motivated, 31% more successful in achieving their goals, and 33% more likely to assist their coworkers when compared with their unhappy counterparts, workplace contentment is an important objective for many companies. It is inevitable that there will be problems in work, as in life. What separates the happy from the frustrated is how we choose to ...

Nov 11, 2013 | 1 Comment

Nov 10, 2013

Appointment Setting Effectively

Recently one PA contacted me and requested if I could write any tips about Appointment setting. So I did a research and found some basic general tips, I hope it helps! Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Appointment setting is simply calling as many people as possible, qualifying them as a prospective customer, and asking them to set an appointment with a salesperson or representative. Professionals and businessmen do not want to waste time or money meeting people who have no intention of buying their product or service. These businesses rely on appointment setters to make sure ...

Nov 10, 2013 | 3 Comments

Nov 8, 2013

14 Ways to Cultivate Good Karma in your Workplace – Life

The word ‘karma’ is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, meaning ‘to do’. However, in the yogic context karma means not only action, but also the result of an action. Karma is defined as the force generated by a person’s actions, habits, and behaviours. It is not based on something intangible or uncontrollable. Karma exists day to day and, for all of us who spend most of our days working. Creating good karma is not about being religious. One need not even be a Buddhist or belong to any religious faith to create good karma. What you do need is to develop ...

Nov 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

Oct 30, 2013

Returning to Work – 21 Steps for a Smooth Transition

Concerned about getting back in the workforce after a gap in your employment? Returning to work following an absence can often be the most critical component of your recovery. If you’ve not been in work for a while, it’s natural to feel apprehensive about going back. But I have good news for you! there are steps you can take to make it easier. Click here if you need some Personal Assistant CV/PA CV advice. These tips outlines steps you may take to help make your return to work smooth and successful. It provides information on actions you may want ...

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Oct 30, 2013

Apple’s iPad Air  The World’s Thinnest, Lightest Tablet.

Apple’s new iPad Air – everything you need to know. During last week’s Apple announced at a special event in San Francisco on October 22 the new iPad Air. The new tablet is lighter and thinner than the previous generation. It weighs only one pound and improved internals. It features the same 64-bit A7 processor , the same chip as iPhone 5s making it run an amazing 72 times faster than the original iPad. support for MIMO Wi-Fi, improved FaceTime camera and is just 7.5mm thick. *The iPad mini with retina display went on sale on November 1st. But should ...

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