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Why Green Skills Are the New Job Currency with Neil Yeoh

Allwork

Sustainability awareness is part of their training for everyone from baristas to finance professionals. 00:17:12] Frank Cottle: Um, or any college or, or I’ve taken even an accreditation course. [00:17:17] Micro credentials to train people because we’ve done over a hundred net zero projects. Can We Trust the Data?

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

Practically Perfect PA

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Awareness training for managers. Greater training for PAs. Seek out further training opportunities. E.g. Some Business Studies courses.

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How can you be more accountable at work?

Practically Perfect PA

Over the course of the year I thought I would write a few blog posts that break this challenge down. A task that springs to mind is working with suppliers. You are not the person that necessarily signs the contracts for new suppliers, but you do use them probably more than most so again take some responsibility for this relationship.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

The Small Business Blog

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Networking with ACE Connects

Practically Perfect PA

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. Networking at external events will put you into contact with new suppliers, like-minded assistants and even potential customers.

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

Practically Perfect PA

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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