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Briefing
All the news, views and
information you need
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Recognition: The
Wellcome Sanger
Institute
Our UK PA of the Year’s
boss, Professor Sir Mike
Stratton, tells us why Sanger
– a non-profit genomics and
genetics research institute –
is an extraordinary place to
work
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Office Essentials
We explore some of the best
new products that should be
in your office
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Technofile
Tim Stackpool reveals why
that annoying computer
reminder to update
your software is actually
extremely important
30
International events: what
your delegates want you
to know
Cora Lydon reveals how to
keep event attendees happy
when you’re not on your
home turf
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Welcome to New Zealand
Boss travelling to NZ
sometime soon? Or perhaps
you’re planning your next
big conference over with
the Kiwis? Either way, we’ll
ensure you’re properly
prepared
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Ask The Concierge
Glenroy Marshall of Lone
Star Hotel and Restaurant in
Barbados recommends his
favourite dining spots in the
stunning resort
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Gastronomer’s Guide
We find out the secrets
behind one of Spicers
Retreats’ signature dishes
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Venue menu
Find out what’s happening
at venues across the world
42
Boarding pass
Planes, trains and
automobiles – we’ve pulled
together all the latest
corporate travel news that
EAs need to know
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Trade shows
Find out what’s in store
at IMEX Frankfurt,
Meetings NZ, Meetings UK
and Meetings & Events
Australia’s national annual
conference
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Member Events
Read how our EAs got on visiting some of our favourite
venues at our exclusive member events, including the newly
refurbished Novotel Sydney Darling Square (complete with a
touch of magic) and find out which get-togethers you could
be part of next time – event planning on the world’s largest
sand island, anyone?
DEV ELOPMEN T
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Book reviews
Find out how our EAs
enjoyed reading a variety of
titles, covering topics from
AI to data to relationship
management
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Career
News, views and essential
information for boosting
your career
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Education & Training
This issue, our experts shed some light on making sure your
relationship with your boss – and your career – are thriving
as much as possible, as well as giving tips on future-proofing
your career as AI and robotics become more prominent in
the corporate world. We’ll also explore how to rid yourself
of bad habits, dispel the five myths of pressure at work and
remind you of some superb stress-relief techniques
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