Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The Forbes article In the Future, Nobody Will Have Jobs  summarizes the growing view that traditional jobs are going the way of the dinosaurs, replaced by an array of contract workers and automation. Regular readers know we believe the number of independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) is going to continue to grow.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 14, 2020

This article covers the bare minimum necessity of a startup. As mentioned in my earlier article a website can be created nowadays with free tools online, or can even be outsourced at a couple of hundred dollars. I will dedicate a separate article later to the choice and use of technologies by a recruitment agency.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 10, 2010

  From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary.   The shift towards freelancers, part-timers and other forms of contingent work are powerful and global. The latest data show that there is an ongoing loss of full-time and permanent jobs. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. It also takes a village.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. Here is the link to all my article, Getting To Yes. We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. We are there for them years after the training is over.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I love doing informationals because I like learning about what people do, even if I am not in that industry, and perhaps get an office tour down the line, and make a new friend if they introduce me to someone else. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

You can google for the article, but this is what it said: “Everything starts with an idea. It’s not unheard of to be on call 24/7 or to work 60-100 hours a week depending on your executive and industry. Before I answer your question directly, I do want to go over some items anyone in your position or who is an EA may want to consider.

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