Interview with Emma Stacey, Senior Executive at The Institute of Legal Secretaries

The full interview can be read on Simply Office Jobs and we thank Emma for taking the time to share her career experience with us. Here is a snippet;

Any recommendations for job-seekers looking at a similar career path to you, or indeed working as a Legal Secretary?

Do as much research as possible about the career you want to pursue. Find out what qualifications or experience you need and how you can enhance the skills that you already have. Be dedicated and positive and you will succeed.

Previous Jobs:
Legal Secretary at Ashfords Solicitors
Senior Administrator at the National Association of Paralegals
Manager for the National Association of Paralegals.

Read the full interview with Emma.

Presenteeism on the Rise, Stay at HOME if your are ILL!

Sickness itself seems to have been effected by the credit crunch. 'Presenteeism', coming to work when you are ill, has been rising since the onset of the current economic downturn. Workers feel that they should be seen to be going the extra mile and coming into work when you are ill showing your commitment to the role and the company.

The problem is that coming in to work when you are ill can have repercussions for both the ill employee and the rest of the workforce. You could make yourself worse resulting in a long period of time off and also you could infect other members of the work force, something your boss will not be pleased with!

So our advice - you really stay at home when you are not well. This article sums it up nicely.

Bar Humbug!

According to Peninsula Business Services/Employment Law christmas is cancelled this year – well at least in terms of office parties!

Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula, speaking to The Recruiter Magazine said: “The economic downturn has forced a lot of companies to cull their Christmas celebrations. With the economic conditions the way they are, firms just cannot warrant spending money on a Christmas party. These events represent a considerable cost to any firm, whether they employ five people or 50, and many employers consider this another process in tightening their belt and making their company more cost efficient. Firms who have been forced to make people redundant may also consider spending money on a Christmas party inappropriate, as well as detrimental to the streamlining plan they are implementing in their business.”

What are your thoughts? Is your firm holding a xmas party? Do they pay or do the employees pay?