Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Despite the book's hyperbole, vitriol and one-sided point of view, I genuinely enjoyed it. Because of this dark side, we need better laws and protections for temps, contract workers and others being unfairly exploited or in need of more economic security. Their offense is suggesting freelance jobs can be good.
Bonnie Low Kramen
JANUARY 11, 2023
In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. . The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.
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Office Dynamics
MARCH 31, 2010
New titles, salary levels, and career planning will be coming in this decade like we have never seen. I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis! Many of my programs and books focus on star performance.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 31, 2010
New titles, salary levels, and career planning will be coming in this decade like we have never seen. I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis! Many of my programs and books focus on star performance.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 3, 2010
The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps. Compare the capabilities and vested interest of salaried employees versus contracted professionals. . Although he doesn't use the term, Reich's article focuses on the growing number of necessity-preneurs. Web/Tech women work/life balance
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. Take personality tests, read books, talk to people. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there?
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 18, 2013
The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.
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