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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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He went on to become an assistant manager. Although I’d assumed that I would be the one teaching them about the world, they’ve taught me how to be a better manager, a better worker and a better person—and they can do the same for you. One young woman I manage gives me “just so you know” updates. Take that openness to heart.

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Administrative Professionals Day 2019 – A Message from Dana

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I recently received an email from Joan in her trademark professional encouraging style. I realize many of you received this email and maybe additional emails celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our profession. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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8 Tools To Help Build An Efficient Asynchronous Workflow

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With the right asynchronous work tools, everything from task management to video conferencing and note-taking flows and works seamlessly. Slack boasts that using the app reduces emails by 32% and meetings by 27%, which could be a major benefit for teams looking to cut down on unproductive activities.

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Does Returning to the Office Help Diversity?

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Companies need to train staff — and especially managers — to conduct remote and hybrid meetings in a way that’s sensitive to diversity concerns. . After analyzing over 10 million accounts, LinkedIn found that, compared to January 2019, in October 2022, 20% more women applied to fully-remote jobs while men decreased by the same amount.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner, says, “ We invest in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color or LGBT in the United States. In 2019, working with companies interested in using them, she began mass production of smart kiosks to roll out later the same year. I personally identify as all three.”

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

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If you’ve felt like the number of scammy emails coming through your inbox has risen in the last year, you’re not alone. The FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report states that there were 300,000 more internet crimes (phishing, non-payment/non-delivery scams or extortion) complaints in 2020 than in 2019. Consider using a password manager.