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Soft Skills Training: 8 Soft Skills Courses to Elevate Your Career

Success

You could even ask someone with the skills you seek to mentor you and provide regular feedback and advice. You’ll use credible evidence, situational analysis and risk management strategies to solve problems. Try to list what you think are your best and worst soft skills. Ask for feedback from co-workers, friends and family.

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‘The Big Stay’ – it’s time to invest in employees, not to cut costs 

Workplace Insight

Data from the report shows 55 percent of employers are looking to maintain their current headcount, while analysis of turnover from the ONS Labour Force Survey points to lower staff attrition in 2024. Coaching, mentoring and training can be deployed to grow the next generation of leadership.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. You care less, you’re easily annoyed, you start to do a cost-benefit analysis, you feel resentful, and you feel short changed. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

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