Time to take stock of your career!
It's the thought that counts. Or is it?!
Get your boss wrapped up!
Doing Christmas her way
Flirt your way to the top? Shocking!
The Twelve Days of a PA's Christmas
Pets score higher than bosses in present league
Women punished for working part-time
The winners filter through with DeskDemon Express!
Christmas parties get the last laugh!
Do you see Christmas as a chore?
Are you a Christmas cracker?
Are you in the mood for Christmas, with reindeer antlers firmly on your head and cards already sent? Or is the enforced jollity rapidly driving you nuts? Try our fun quiz, devised by Roisin Woolnough, to discover your true festive personality.
A huge "Happy Christmas" from all of us at DeskDemon Express! The festive spirit is really here now - all across the country offices are being adorned with delightful deccies, outfits are being spruced up for the company bash, diets are being put on hold, and for a few weeks we don't even mind that it's dark at 4 o'clock. (Just wait until January!) But the end of the year is also a great time to reflect on your achievements and goals, so among the fun features in this festive issue, we're also inviting you to stop for a moment and consider how your career is progressing. And when you've done that, we hope you enjoy the fun treats in store in this festive issue, specially designed to get you in the Yuletide mood! The resident DeskDemon careers guru, Sally Longson, is challenging you to take a look at your goal-setting and to plan your career moves in the coming year in a professional way. Don't miss it, particularly if you're feeling at a loss and unsure of your future direction. As ever, Sally's considered careers guidance will get you on track.
And if you've ever wondered what bosses give their PAs for Christmas, check out Sara Goodwins' exposé of the good, the bad, and the positively ugly. Some of the gifts that managers have bestowed on their loyal secretaries are quite extraordinary! But of course, you too may have to shell out on a little something for the boss, too. If so, David Edward's super-handy article will give you heaps of ideas on unusual gifts for the boss that won't cause embarrassment.
Top PA Lee Morrissey assesses the Christmas landscape with her wry, dry humour - always good for a chuckle - and we also have some fun tips on surviving the office party with dignity and honour intact! And our quiz this issue will help you decide what kind of Christmas character you are - whether you're a grumpy grouch or a comical cracker.
We're also particularly excited because we have the official unveiling of the PA's Christmas Carol. Sung to the traditional tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", Sara Goodwins has penned a super version just for you - see what you think! And don't miss the chance to bag yourself some pre-Christmas treats with our fab vouchers give-away from M&S.
It just remains for me to wish you all a terrific Christmas with your colleagues, friends and families. Enjoy, refresh, and take some time to savour the important things in life.
With warmest wishes for a peaceful Christmas and New Year
