Blogs
Welcome to the our blog. Here you’ll find all sorts of useful articles and resources to help you along your education and career journey.
Managing Your Inbox
Need some help managing your inbox? Get 7 top tips on managing your email, with practical advice and useful resources from Pitman Training.
Is Shorthand Getting the Short Straw?
In a world of voice recognition and fast typing, is shorthand worth your time investment? Check out Pitman Training's latest blog post to find out!
For Arguments Sake – Why playing devil’s advocate could help your career
Read on to find out how this role could help you in your career. This article was written by Claire Lister, Managing Director of Pitman Training Group and it originally featured in Executive Secretary Magazine.
GUEST BLOG: The Art of Communication
In order to be successful in business, you need to be an effective communicator. In this latest blog from Pitman Training, we will discuss how.
GUEST BLOG: Minute Taking and Speedwriting
Looking to improve your minute taking or speedwriting skills? This guest blog post from Pitman Training has all the tips and tricks you need.
GUEST BLOG: Email – Efficient Mail, Effective Mail or Elephant Mail?
This guest blog has been written by Microsoft Office trainer, Andy Hogg and is part of our series of blogs celebrating Admin Professionals Week 2018...
GUEST BLOG: Touch Typing
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GUEST BLOG: A is for Assertiveness
This Guest Blog is from Lindsay Taylor of Your Excellency, specialist administrative trainer...
How to work or study (in)effectively from home.
Struggling to stay productive while working or studying from home? Here are our top tips to help you focus and get the most out of your time.
Press For Progress – FREE Career Coaching
'Press for Progress' with the help of experts in the business who are sharing their advice for free.
GUEST BLOG: Finding Confidence Through Your Clothes In The Workplace
In this guest blog, Alison Goodwin gives her perspective on Gen Z and discusses what businesses could expect, and even learn, from them.
Love Work Life – Advice and Help
We're on a mission to help you fall back in love with your career! Take our quiz and access free expert advice.
Q&A – Craig Harris
Interview with Craig Harris, winner of the SuperAchievers award 2017, where he discusses all things Personal Assistants and career achievements.
Q&A – Han-Son Lee
Han-Son Lee, the winner of Working Dad of the Year award, opens up to Pitman about his achievements and how he successfully juggles his family life with work.
Executive Secretary Magazine – I feel the need the need for speed
Technology is not always the answer to increased productivity says Claire Lister, MD of Pitman Training. Featured in Executive Secretary Magazine.
Typing Tips
Typing and Typaz courses can help you increase speed and accuracy, become more productive, reduce strain, help you gain recognised qualifications, and more!
Stress – GUEST BLOG
In this blog post, Psychotherapist and Success Coach, Catherine Asta Labbett discusses how to combat stress and focus on the tasks at hand.
Cracking that Hard Exterior
Improving your complex soft skills can help you navigate difficult or challenging situations. Executive Secretary feature article.
