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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%. Who is gig work supporting?

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Do you want to speak at Assist Travel 2016?

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Let me give you a little more information before you make a decision! 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?

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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Challenge yourself to learn two new things. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just something to get you started and form new acquaintances. I despise small talk, but I love to connect with new people and learn about them because there is always something interesting to glean. Learn their story. Duran Inci, Optimum7 13.

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Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker?

Practically Perfect PA

Many, many years ago, without a doubt, secretaries went to secretarial school to learn how to type and take dictation. Certainly in my country (New Zealand) there are very few places you can now go to physically to learn shorthand. Are you double handling information? But what about ‘real’ shorthand – Pitmans 2000 or Teeline?

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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In an informal poll, we asked friends, family members and neighbors the same question, and the results were unanimous: A retired accountant: yes. While many people’s brains tune out the sensory information that isn’t relevant to the job at hand, leaky brains let it all in without any filtering. So you think you’re creative?

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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You might, for example, decide that you have a Fixer culture, which will inform what kinds of culture-wide communication and behavior you should focus on changing. Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. The Friend. The Friend’s motto: “We’re all on the same team.”.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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Going along to get along sounds like a restful approach to your interactions, but in reality, learning how to stand up for yourself—to ask for what you want, say no when necessary and insist on due respect—is much more effective for facing the world with confidence. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.