Much has been said about remote working in the last few months. Does it improve productivity or diminish focus? Are employees more motivated or less inclined to work? Is it the new normal or a passing fad? Much less has been said about one of the key benefits of remote working: recruitment.
FYXER is delighted to be speaking at
The Future Assistant European Summit
taking place next week. We are presenting at two sessions,
Marie Short
will be discussing what skills employers and clients are looking for and
India Bulgin will be sharing tips on how to stay productive when working remotely.
Topics: Executive Assistants, PA, Personal Assistant, Remote Working, remote assistant, FYXER
With the unprecedented Covid-19 situation, executives are rightfully adopting new ways to look after their company and employees. However, juggling new responsibilities and ways of working with existing business demands can be stressful and time-consuming, so executives also need to think about how to take care of themselves.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, Remote Working, Outsourcing, Covid-19, Coronavirus
No matter their size or industry, the coronavirus situation will affect each and every UK company with circumstances changing on a weekly basis. With no guarantee of when the situation will dissipate, the only certainty is that businesses need to adapt to survive.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, Remote Working, Outsourcing, Covid-19, Coronavirus
It’s the same story for millions of people all over the world: get to work before sunrise, spend the day in an artificially-lit room and arrive home after sunset. But, is this relentless pursuit of the corporate dream really a good design for a life well-lived?
Topics: Remote Working, remote assistant, FYXER, stress relief, stress at work, worklife
If I’m honest, protecting the environment and leading a healthier lifestyle are not the top two reasons I love working for FYXER (the extra two hours I get back in the morning and the option to keep my jimjams on all day win those prizes). However, I have recently been thinking about how much lower my carbon footprint is because I work from home, or ‘remotely’ for use of a better word.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, PA, Personal Assistant, Remote Working, Work, remote assistant, FYXER, worklife
Approaching the end of 2017, I knew it would soon be time to leave my 11-month-old daughter at nursery and head back into the ‘professional world’. No more days at the park, baby sensory classes, catching up with other baby mamas for lunch, or just having cuddles with my tiny pal on the sofa. However, I also knew I wasn’t ready to leave her and more importantly, she wasn’t ready either.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, PA, Personal Assistant, Remote Working, Work, remote assistant, FYXER
Going on holiday as an Executive Assistant, is it more stress than it's worth? Not with FYXER…
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistant, Remote Working, remote assistant, FYXER, holiday cover, worklife
WorkLife with Adam Grant is one of my favourite podcasts. Each episode takes a look at an unconventional workplace, such as the International Space Station or the set of a TV show, and explores the different methods and techniques used to make that workplace thrive.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, PA, Personal Assistant, Remote Working, remote assistant, FYXER, adam grant, worklife
Fast-paced job in a slow-paced setting - how swapping London for Norfolk was the best move I’ve ever made.
Topics: Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, PA, Remote Working, remote assistant, FYXER