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The Job Market May Be Red Hot For Some, But These Companies Are Holding Off On Hiring

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Consumer demand hit record-level highs during the 2021 holiday season, but rising inflation could put a hamper on the post-pandemic spending spree people have been indulging in. . However, the stock market isn’t so sure about the industry’s reliability anymore as has been proven by falling shares across the entire industry. .

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. Over the holidays I´ve been thinking about the year ahead and have lots of exciting things planned which will keep me busy. I think it will be another interesting year for assistants with lots of changes and further challenges for our industry.

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Personal Assistant Super Powers!

Practically Perfect PA

Happy holidays everyone, thanks to all of you for reading my blog and I look forward to continuing this in 2012! Whatever super powers you possess (and I’d love to know what yours are?) remember with great powers there must also come great responsibility so wield your powers wisely! Filed under: Skills.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I went along to Confex 2012, for those that don’t know Confex is a large exhibition aimed predominately at event organisers. During this year’s event the powers that be put on a PA day which along with the exhibition including specific training sessions for PAs. Is this excessive or is it reasonable?

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Customer satisfaction for retailers at all time high

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For the third year in a row, customer satisfaction in the retail trade for the United States is at an all time industry high, but of course there are always some caveats since many of the top retailers who scored relatively low for customer satisfaction are among the top retailers.

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Sending flowers and customer service

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Many of us order our flowers over the phone or the Internet, and since holidays are a one shot deal when it comes to flowers being at their required destination on time, we as consumers hold florists to a high level of “flower” responsibility. Only a few dissatisfied customers ever received an answer on that ominous February 14th.

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Sending flowers and customer service

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Many of us order our flowers over the phone or the Internet, and since holidays are a one shot deal when it comes to flowers being at their required destination on time, we as consumers hold florists to a high level of “flower” responsibility. Only a few dissatisfied customers ever received an answer on that ominous February 14th.