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Unmasking the Corporate Return-to-Work Fallacy: A Genuine Approach to Junior Staff Development

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The company’s Chief People Officer, Brent Hyder, announced in a company blog post from September 2022, “We have never enforced office attendance at Salesforce, and we never will.” The Mentorship Disparity: Favoring Interpersonal Skills Over Technical Competence Forced office attendance can lead to a mentorship imbalance.

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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. Ironically, I ended up spending the next 35 years as a freelancer. Strengthen those left-brained skills As a writer, I’m all about storytelling, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Here’s my advice for my younger self.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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Develop a strong online presence: Showcase your skills and experience through a professional website, blog, or portfolio. Upskill: Continuously improve your skills and knowledge by taking online courses, attending workshops, or earning certifications. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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So You Want to Take a Break from Your Career—Here’s What You Need to Consider

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Experts suggest building up emergency savings (three-six months of living expenses) and overall living expenses (up to a year’s worth) before leaving. Whether your former boss was a micromanager or advocated a more hands-off style, now you’ve got no one checking up on you but… you. How long do you envision your break being?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. How Will You Show Up? , These incredible women also bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

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Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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How to be an Effective Mentor

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be an Effective Mentor Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 2, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Being a mentor doesn’t mean having all the answers to every question. How can I help you?

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