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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020. In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. However, the study cites the presence of a considerable wage gap felt by women in many regions.

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5 Traits of a Next-Level Entrepreneur

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And that can come in two forms. Mark Zuckerberg is an example of someone who truly understands and trades consumer attention. This article was published in March 2016 and has been updated. A chip on your shoulder. Yes, I’m serious. At the end of the day, you need to be 100% comfortable with making the final call.

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Do you want to speak at Assist Travel 2016?

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For example, you may like to talk about that trip that saw your Exec cross every continent and time zone – how did you manage it, what did you learn from such a difficult trip and what advice can you pass on to other assistants? The post Do you want to speak at Assist Travel 2016? I will get back in touch with you asap. Subject: *.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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For example, how have people at your office dealt with maternity leave? You could even make your commitment to supporting other women’s careers explicit, forming what author Jessica Bennett calls a Feminist Fight Club. In 2016, The Washington Post reported on a strategy used by female staffers during the Obama administration.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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“Creatives” are not only artistic and imaginative; they are, for example, analytical and task-oriented, too. The fight-or-flight response, for example, originates in the amygdala. Relationships involve inventive problem-solving at every turn, for example, as does the management of our own emotional well-being.

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What Happened When I Avoided the News for 30 Days

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If you expose yourself to less media and reduce the degree to which you fill your mind with pollutants—politics, controversy, natural disasters and tragedy, for example—your mental health may improve, as the thinking goes. There’s information all around us, even if it isn’t coming in the form of a news ticker or smartphone notification.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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In fact, in 2016 the Harvard Business Review compiled data from leading experts on the topic. For example, we now offer online bootcamp-style workouts and yoga to all employees. When did corporate wellness programs begin to take hold? Even before the pandemic, companies were looking to these initiatives to attract employees.

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