Deserving PA of the Year Awards winners don’t necessarily need a boss or colleague to make a nomination on their behalf. With the nomination deadline fast approaching, here’s why you should put yourself forward this year.

The nomination deadline for the tenth anniversary of the PA of the Year Awards - September 10 2021 - is now less than a month away, so if you’ve been thinking about submitting a nomination for yourself, now is the time to do it.

At SecsintheCity, we strongly believe in the importance of knowing your self-worth and celebrating your own achievements and talents, which is …

In the March edition of our journal, ILSPA announced that our industry partner Simply Law (previously Simply Law Jobs), were undergoing a transformation. We are happy to confirm that phase two of the relaunch has now gone ahead. Here is what Simply Law have said about the changes: 

"Simply Law has announced that the legal job site has undergone the biggest transformation in its 18-year history.

Based on in-depth research into the industry, as well as extensive feedback and insights provided by Simply Law clients and jobseekers, the site has been relaunched with a brand new look, new and exciting …

ILSPA is excited to see that there are some great events scheduled for the next few months. We are sure that many of our Students and Members will be interested in the networking and learning opportunities that these will bring. 

We have compiled a list of some of the upcoming events that we feel Legal Secretaries and PAs may benefit from. 

June 

Free Simply Law Jobs Webinar "The 8 biggest mistakes Legal professionals make when applying for a job" - 10th June - Online

The PA Show - 22nd - 23rd June - London Excel

ES Tech - 24th - 25th June - Online (Rescheduled for September. …

Mental Health is an important topic in both our personal and work lives. Here at ILSPA, we have spent this Mental Health Awareness Week educating ourselves and reading the fantastic information that has been published over the last few days. One article that captured our attention was published by Positive.News entitled 'Changing Minds: 20 Mental Health Leaders Supporting The Nation's Wellbeing'. 

The article celebrates 20 people who, in diverse ways, are making a difference to the well-being of millions. You can read about their projects and find out which ones may interest or be of benefit to you.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 …

Reclaim your lunchbreak and recharge in nature this Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021

Many of us have lost our connection with nature, spending most of our time indoors, at home, in an office or in a car. Sometimes even having a lunch break seems luxurious – most of us bolt food down at our desks so as not to miss a minute of the working day. However, as humans, we aren’t meant to spend so much time indoors. Our ancestors were hunter-gatherers spending most of their time outdoors amongst trees, by water, studying plants and animals, in all …

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Legalex. On the 7th & 8th July 2021, London’s ExCeL will play host to Legalex, Europe’s most comprehensive and all-encompassing event for legal professionals and the business behind the solicitor.

LegalEx design every aspect of their events to help you run, grow and advance your legal career by staying up to date with the ever-changing legal landscape. Law is constantly evolving, so we're helping you evolve with it. Every supplier and seminar at LegalEx is there to help inspire and educate you in Regulations & Legal Skills, Legal Tech, Client Retention and Satisfaction, Business Development, Marketing …

Happy World Earth Day from all at ILSPA!

ILSPA prides itself on being conscious of the environment and caring about our planet. We believe that both companies and individuals should strive to be eco-aware. Companies, in particular, should use their platform to be a positive influence. One way that ILSPA tries to do this is through the eco-awareness section of our journal. 

Here are some of the eco-awareness articles that we have published over the last few months:

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/Guilt-Free_Flying_on_the_Horizon

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/how_to_have_an_eco-friendly_christmas

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/we_need_1.6_planets_to_sustain_us

https://www.legalsecretaryjournal.com/plastic_pollution_in_the_thames

For more eco-awareness articles take a look at DEDICATED - The Legal Secretary Journal. 

Despite the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, many PAs, EAs and business support professionals are still working from home, meaning you may have a little more time on your hands than you’re used to.

If you’re an experienced PA or EA with knowledge to pass on, advice to give and stories to tell, why not invest a few hours each week in the learning and development of an aspiring professional?

Likewise, if you’re at the outset of your career, seeking insights and advice, or perhaps have a few years of experience under your belt and are now looking for a …

The events of 2020 have undoubtedly challenged pre-existing concepts about the way we work and prompted many businesses to reflect on their remote working policy.

According to a recent survey from the British Council for Offices (BCO), most office workers don’t want to return to the office five days a week when the pandemic is over, with the majority planning on splitting their time between the workplace and home.

With a mixture of in-office and remote working, this hybrid working model is expected to become the norm for many businesses.

With this in mind, we have outlined some of the …

In June 2020, Executive Secretary took their world-renowned ExecSecLIVE event virtual for the first time. A whole new global audience gained access to 2 days of workshops, elite speakers, training and networking unlike any other. And they’re back for 2021! 

This year's virtual event will be held on 17th and 18th March, and you can be a part of it! 

Across the two days, attendees can watch 52 industry experts speak about their careers, offer their guidance and provide insight and training.

Executive Secretary says:    

"We are keen to ensure that you continue to get the training and inspiration that you have come to expect …