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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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Some women might object to the premise of this article. More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. This article was published in March 2020 and has been updated.

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Why You Should Start Your Own Business Today

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According to the Census Bureau , over 420,000 business applications were filed in May 2022 alone. You don’t need to be a genius at negotiation or a whiz at numbers. This article was published in November 2012 and has been updated. Additionally, an increasing amount of people are deciding to start their own businesses.

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True Gender Equality Is Still 151 Years Away—Despite Recent Milestones

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However, in 2022, a lawsuit filed by the NWSL against the U.S. Because whether you’re a first in your own field, or simply negotiating your salary for the first time, remember that even baby steps will take you in the right direction. This article was published in March 2021 and has been updated.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

I would like to address the recent article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on January 18, 2020 by Rachel Feintzeig regarding The Vanishing Executive Assistant. The article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is showing a small piece of what is transpiring in the profession. This is another area that needs to change.

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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. It doesn’t have the ability to negotiate a contract or the creativity that’s needed to think outside the box. But there are still plenty of things that robots can’t do – and those skills are in high demand.

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How to overcome the downsides of contract work

Page Personnel

If they weren’t, I wouldn’t have written an article about why I’ve spent two years as a contractor myself. More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. These agents are also able to negotiate on your behalf.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

Here are your responses… “Very interesting article but not surprising. In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos.

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