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Welcome to our April 2018 Edition of The Assistant

Here at EAN we have just completed another successful Sydney conference so a big thank you to all of our friends who came down to Luna Park, and now our focus shifts to the Diploma classes starting in March and April (still some limited places available in some classes). Make sure you keep an eye on the networking page as the calendar is filling up fast.

There has been massive interest from around the world in our new book- The New Executive Assistant, and orders have started shipping out to customers as we speak. 

We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of The Assistant. 

Natasha Cannon
Editor and Director, Sales & Marketing
Executive Assistant Network

What's the proper place of heels in an office's dress code?

Many offices around Australia have dress codes that require formal business attire to be worn. For women, this can potentially mean wearing high heels. Yet while heels are a part of what society deems classy footwear for a woman, the downsides of them - like poor balance and potential health complications - mean some women prefer not to wear them.

While a company can legally require a certain standard of dress be worn in their place of business (formal business attire, for example), enforcing specific gendered items of clothing could be considered discriminatory under Australian law.

Law partner Kerryn Tredwell told The Sydney Morning Herald that discrimination in Australia requires that an employee be treated less favourably than a member of the opposite sex as a result of the attire requirement. Given the potentially negative health consequences that can result from larger heels (aggravated foot pain and postural problems are common, for example) an argument could be made that high heels do amount to less favourable treatment. On the other hand, a business that mandated heels for their female staff could argue that it isn't less favourable treatment because there's no equivalent for men and differences in attire for men and women are widely accepted in society.

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Executive Assistant Academy has updated our National diploma courses starting in March/April 2018 that will inspire you to take control of your own destiny, shape your own life and career. Our integrated qualifications have been devised specifically to address the needs of the professional Executive Assistant. They have been developed after many years of extensive research and industry consultation reflecting the changing role of the modern EA. 
 

Executives And Their Organisations

Must read book for EAs, executives and their organisations

So many books have been written by EAs for EAs. This book is different. It was written from a business perspective to try and dispel myths about what EAs do and provide better frameworks for EAs and their organisations to operate more productively and effectively.

Buy this book. Get your EA colleagues to buy it too. Then make sure your executives and HR colleagues read it too. I guarantee the way you all operate and how EAs are perceived in your organisation will change forever – for the better.

Click here to view more and to order your copy now.

Thanks

Jonathan McIlroy
Executive Director, Education and Training
Executive Assistant Academy

At Elite Assistants we are always working with great companies from all over Australia who understand how important it is to have a specialised approach to finding the perfect EA and PA for them. If you are looking for a new career challenge, or are just curious as to what might be out there, we urge you to get in touch by email or phone to let us help you. Alternatively you can expect to meet myself at some of Executive Assistant Network's many networking events.

Below are just a few of the current roles we have that might be a perfect fit for you.

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It is with great pleasure that EAN would like to welcome Diligent – The World’s #1 Board Management Solution, as a National Partner to the EAN Network.

Diligent helps the world’s leading organisations unleash the power of information and collaboration – securely – by equipping their boards and management teams to make better decisions. Over 12,000 clients in more than 90 countries rely on Diligent for immediate access to their most time-sensitive and confidential information, along with the tools to review, discuss and collaborate on it with key decision-makers. Diligent Boards expedites and simplifies how board materials are produced and delivered via iPad, Windows devices and browsers.

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We would like to welcome iFLY as our newest partner in NSW, QLD and WA!

Adrenaline filled Indoor Human Flying Fun accompanied by professional instructors!! iFly offers you a safe and unique corporate team building experience that never fails to impress.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving has 3 facilities across Australia located in Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth.

We offer amazing experiences and function spaces for a variety of exciting corporate events.

A team building Event with a Difference

Safe and fun for ages 3 to 103, iFLY Indoor Skydiving offers a state-of-the-art, fully-controlled, ultra-safe environment, providing the ultimate thrill ride and one of the only fully accessible activities available.

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At Crown, anything is possible. If you can envision it, we can create it. From the magnificent Mansions to the sky high Villas, Crown has the most beautiful and distinctive range of event spaces in Western Australia.

The Mansions live up to their name in every way. From the private driveway and gated entrance, to the dramatic double height front door that opens onto the grand two storey foyer, they are unquestionably Australia’s most luxurious event offering.

Situated on the 15th floor of Crown Towers Perth with views as far as the eye can see, Crystal Club is an impeccably appointed event space that will surely leave a lasting impression.

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As employees demand more mobility, employers are shrinking space requirements per headcount – but the trade-off is greater attention to privacy or collaboration when it’s needed.

The evolution of workplace practices has been aided by technology, resulting in changing office dynamics, which often increases flexibility for both the employee and employer.

Activity-based working, open plan offices, creative spaces, hot desking, and all the way through to co-working hubs, have been in place for some time. Has the trend towards workers spending less time in the office started to have an impact on companies’ overall space requirements?

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Unleashing the value of information. Securely.

Diligent helps the world’s leading organisations unleash the power of information and collaboration – securely – by equipping their boards and management teams to make better decisions. Over 12,000 clients in more than 90 countries rely on Diligent for immediate access to their most time-sensitive and confidential information, along with the tools to review, discuss and collaborate on it with key decision-makers. Diligent Boards expedites and simplifies how board materials are produced and delivered via iPad, Windows devices and browsers. At the same time, Diligent Boards delivers practical advantages like cutting production costs, supporting sustainability goals, and saving administrative and IT time for leaders around the world.

Administrators will find much to love as well. Under a mission to build the best board meeting software, Diligent created a solution with ease and effectiveness at its core, enabling:

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A striking new event space in South Melbourne.

It’s been over a year in the making (and counting…) and now we’re super excited to finally let everyone know about the announcement of Half Acre.

Studio Pasquale and award-winning florist and stylist Michael Strownix have transformed 112 Munro Street into Half Acre - a singular urban sanctuary in Melbourne's industrial south, ensuring the building’s heritage is maintained, restored and highlighted.

The grandeur of the old Mill - with its exposed brick walls and soaring stained timber ceilings, dating to the early 1900s - sets the scene for a relaxed, comfortable, intimate, and unique wedding and event experience.

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving has 3 facilities across Australia located in Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth, and are excited to be joining the Executive Assistant Network to offer fantastic experiences and function spaces for a variety of corporate events.

About the Experience

Safe and fun for ages 3 to 103, iFLY Indoor Skydiving offers a state-of-the-art, fully-controlled, ultra-safe environment, providing the ultimate thrill ride and one of the only fully accessible activities on the market.

You simply lean into the wind inside the giant glass tunnel and a column of air lifts you effortlessly into flight guided by a qualified instructor. Plus, the 365-degree glass tunnel with all-round viewing platform lets everyone share in the magic.

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Inspiring your employees can start with a coffee

Stefan Vermeulen, Nespresso Professional Commercial Manager

Getting the most out of your team is pivotal to any thriving business, so motivating your employees isn’t an optional extra. But, if you’re noticing a lower-than-average morale and productivity level in the office, you’re not alone. Research agency, Gallup released numbers late last year indicating that only 13% of employees worldwide are truly engaged in their work. The other 87% vary from partially to fully disengaged.*

What does this mean for your workforce? It can mean a lack of motivation and productivity as employees go about their work week. However, new projects and initiatives that arise, or periods after a holiday, can also be an opportune time to establish new goals and lay the foundations for success. Here are a few ways to beat the blues in your office; to inspire, energise and encourage your employees to get back on the right foot:

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P&O Cruises is giving event organisers and delegates the opportunity to share a few laughs together with a record number of three-and-four-night comedy cruises in 2018 and 2019.

Well-known names Jimeoin, Harley Breen, Claire Hooper and Matt Okine are just some of the 70 comedians who will headline a total of 72 dedicated comedy cruises between now and December next year.

The new comedy cruises are available across all five ships in P&O’s fleet, including its latest and largest ship, the 77,000-tonne Pacific Explorer which launched in June 2017.

Delegates can take part in a wide range of comedy performances onboard from Comedy Workshops, Comedy Gala Shows, the Comedy Gong Show where guest performers get judged by the audience, and Cocktails and Comedy, an intimate show to be enjoyed as the sun goes down.

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