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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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But some workplace experts are speaking up and encouraging employees to do just the same in 2024; perhaps the only “resolution” you will need this year is some real talk. What assumptions do we hold about where and when we’re allowed to speak up? What have we experienced as the costs of speaking up in the past?

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Union Workers Stand Firm on Contract Demands

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What’s going on: Union workers across various industries in the United States are becoming more assertive in their contract demands, rejecting deals negotiated by union leaders with employers. The increased frustration stems from stagnant pay, high healthcare costs, insufficient sick time, and uncertain scheduling, according to Reuters.

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Creditors Pressure WeWork to Evaluate Neumann’s Flow Proposal During Bankruptcy Challenges

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Additionally, court filings allege the firm has negotiated less than a third of its leases and has failed to pay over $40 million in rent — including several million dollars of April rent. based WeWork could be gearing up to sell its 27% stake in the Indian subsidiary, which is a joint-venture with Bangaluru-based Embassy Group.

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Top Tech Jobs of 2024 and the Skills You Need To Land Them, According to Futurist Shivvy Jervis

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The 4 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024 and beyond Although it might feel like AI is out to replace us , Jervis asserts that it’s, in fact, the opposite. She places extra emphasis on tools that are both attainable and accessible.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

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For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications. After that list, I see advanced competencies such as negotiation or persuasion skills. Do you know what?

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Practicing Principles of Persuasion

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Tomorrow we’ll be offering a free webinar focused on Getting to Yes, which has brought up a lot of thoughts around the idea of assistants needing to build the power of their persuasive skills. This week I have a short but powerful Monday Motivator for you. Here are 7 ideas for principles of persuasion to implement right away.

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Top Communication Tips for Administrative Assistants

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Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Use these strategies to improve relationships, get work done, persuade others, negotiate, create win-win situations, and be seen as a world-class administrative professional. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on 3/10/2015 (10 a.m.

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