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“ My top tip for EAs looking to create a great culture would be ‘ never ask anyone to do anything that you wouldn ’ t do yourself .’” home two days per week , which suits me travel-wise . My boss knows I ’ m only a phone call away and I can work as I would in the office .
What about benefits and perks ? Even though I am not actually employed by Tapi Carpets , I ’ m included as part of the Tapi family and they have recently been developing incentives . The company has introduced ‘ Tapi Treats ’, which include having your birthday off and , for five years ’ service , receiving a £ 500 Virgin Experience voucher . I was , therefore , presented with my Virgin Experience and I ’ m using it to have a private dinner with my husband on our 45th wedding anniversary .
Do you have any direct reports ? Not now , but I did in my previous role . They were always extremely supportive and I ’ m still in touch with them . In fact , my husband and I are godparents to the children of one of them .
Finally , what are your top tips for senior level PAs looking to create a great culture in their organisation ? I would say never ask anyone to do anything that you wouldn ’ t do yourself . Treat everyone equally and as you would like to be treated yourself . Always be an ‘ ear ’ to listen , take note of any problems or concerns and make sure you act upon them . S
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