Office & Secretarial Advice

World Emoji Day 2025: From Shorthand to Symbols – How Quick Communication Has Changed Today, 17 July 2025, marks the twelfth annual World Emoji Day.  At first glance, you might wonder what a celebration of digital symbols has to do with the business training we’ve been providing for generations. Yet there’s a very real connection ... Read more

We share some interesting facts about qwerty keyboard history, fastest typing speeds, and more. We’ll also discuss other key skills employees need to succeed.

Combine excellent communication, problem-solving, time management and organisational skills. What do you get? The answer: a business administrator.

We recently sat down with Isabelle Cristian, Student of the Year at Pitman Training London Central & West, to learn more about her journey. It all began the day she arrived in London. Isabelle secured a position in hospitality at the ultra-luxury, five-star Rosewood Hotel. Whilst employed there, she noticed something that would change her ... Read more

Discover insights and strategies for a successful administrative career from industry expert Zoe Hill. Explore Executive Assistant courses with Pitman.

Chris Hodson, Centre Director at Pitman Training London Central and West, will be sharing his expertise on "Future Skills for Executive Assistants" at the Global PA Conference.

The quality of your keyboard affects the quality of your workspace. Let’s look at the best aesthetic, ergonomic, and mechanical keyboards to improve your space!

Administration professionals are the lifeblood of any organisation.

Test your typing speed online and compare with friends and colleagues! Find out your typing speed with our 60 seconds test. Take our free typing speed test now!

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!

Looking to improve your minute taking or speedwriting skills? This guest blog post from Pitman Training has all the tips and tricks you need.

Prepare for a successful career as a legal administrator with legal secretary qualifications. Browse our full collection of courses, diplomas and awards here.

Technology is not always the answer to increased productivity says Claire Lister, MD of Pitman Training. Featured in Executive Secretary Magazine.

Typing and Typaz courses can help you increase speed and accuracy, become more productive, reduce strain, help you gain recognised qualifications, and more!

Improving your complex soft skills can help you navigate difficult or challenging situations. Executive Secretary feature article.

Are you Ladybird’s Leanne? Executive Secretary Magazine feature article.

Here is the Executive Secretary Magazine, articles by Claire Lister, Managing Director of Pitman Training Group.

Find out more about what's involved in the day-to-day role of an Office Manager.