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Welcome to our March 2018 Edition of The Assistant

Here at EAN we have just completed another successful Perth conference so a big thank you to all of our friends in the West, and now our focus shifts to the Sydney Conference in March which has seen our biggest ever flurry of early bird ticket sales. We are also working with our trainers on ensuring the upcoming 2018 Diploma classes surpass everyone's expectations as registrations to be a part of this class continue to come in.

Make sure you keep an eye on the networking page as the calendar is filling up- in the last week alone there have been events in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney.

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

Jonathan McIlroy
Editor and Director, Education & Learning
Executive Assistant Network

How to tame the distraction beast

You sit down at your desk, ready to crack into the task you've been given. Suddenly, an email pops in. You answer it and get back to the task. Minutes pass until once again you're distracted - there's a commotion in the office kitchen. Everybody drops their work to see what's going on and the task sits waiting to be finished.

If this sounds familiar, you might be one of those EAs that easily loses focus when interruptions come knocking. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a couple of ways you can slay the distraction dragon.

1. Be wary of multitasking

The nature of an EAs job is that some multitasking is inevitable, jumping as you do between the various tasks your Executive has set you. Staying in the multitask mindset all day, however, is a recipe for disaster. When you have something that needs your full attention, turn off notifications, close all your irrelevant tabs and tell yourself that any small tasks can wait until this larger one is finished.

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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. 
 

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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Most would agree that a happy workforce is a productive workforce. But what’s required to build a happy workforce, and how can companies encourage staff loyalty? One significant factor underpinning high employee retention rates is the provision of access to good quality childcare.

Looking after infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers is a billion dollar industry in Australia. According to the Productivity Commission, nearly all of Australia's 3.8 million children aged 12 and under have been exposed to some type of early childhood education and care (this can include pre-schools and family day care, but demand for centre-based care is on the rise).

As women race towards equality with men, climbing professional ladders and continuing in these roles after having families, it’s more important than ever that companies have something in place to help their top talent return to work at the right time.

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Beyond the keep cup: Embracing sustainability from start to finish

Loïc Réthoré, General Manager Nespresso Oceania

As Australians become more in tune with climate change and the impact that our decisions have on the environment, workplaces around Australia, and globally, are implementing measures to become more sustainable and lessen their carbon footprint. But while a large number of offices are making headway in sustainability, and in the public sphere the term ‘sustainability’ has indeed become a buzzword, there is still a lack of understanding about what ‘sustainability’ actually means.

The Oxford English dictionary defines sustainability as “an idea that goods and services should be produced in ways that do not use social, economic or environmental resources that cannot be replaced or that do not damage our environment.” For businesses, this means embracing sustainability as a holistic idea, from production to transport to disposal.

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Using a Travel Management Company (TMC) to manage your organisations travel for you may seem like a waste, especially when you can simply book your boss’s travel yourself direct online, right? But it turns out that a TMC does much more than just book travel, which in the long run saves you (and your organisation) time and money. Here are the reasons why using a TMC is a great idea!

Save Time

We conducted a study last year that compared time taken to book via a content aggregator with booking via the QBT online tool. Results showed it was 73%- 81% faster to book through a travel management company, as shown below:

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Extraordinary Events

At Crown, anything is possible. If you can envision it, we can create it. From the magnificent Mansions to Crystal Club, 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.

The split level living and dining rooms offer several seating areas to entertain as well as a grand piano to create the perfect atmosphere. A 12 seat dining room with adjoining butler’s kitchen allows guests to entertain in exceptional style complete with legendary Crown service

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A new year and new BENEFITS at TFE Hotels

Booking Benefits

TFE Hotels’ Events with Benefits program offers a host of rewards, ensuring everyone benefits. Join today to enjoy an array of inclusions such as complimentary accommodation and day delegate packages plus the chance to win TFE Hotels credits towards your next event. Speak with our expert team to see how we can design your event.

Booking an event couldn’t be easier when you choose TFE Hotels. Located throughout Australia and New Zealand, there’s a venue to suit every need. Enjoy the following benefits when you book:

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Opening up Australian Music

An excited buzz fills the room. The glassware at the back bar clinks as drinks are served to the eager patrons. The crowd fans around the stage, waiting for someone to step in front of the microphone. It’s a familiar scene that would be at home within one of Melbourne’s iconic live music venues. But gone are the sticky carpets, the dingy corners, the chipped pint glasses and soggy chips. Instead, there’s dressed-up “Aussie” snacks, like mini brioche sliders and revamped “Chiko rolls”. There’s carefully designed mood lighting. And in finely polished stemware are a selection of fine Australian wines.

The Pavilion at Arts Centre Melbourne, recently played host to over 600 music industry influencers, fans, heavyweights, and lightweights, for the official opening of the Australian Music Vault exhibition.

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