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How to create an assistant handbook

Practically Perfect PA

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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Preventing Substance Abuse The first step toward preventing substance abuse begins with company leadership and setting an example of healthy behaviors at all corporate functions. “HR Here’s how to prevent it: Implement a Clear Policy: Every organization should have a clear, written policy regarding substance abuse.

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To Nomad or Not to Nomad

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With many questioning the #FutureOffice as companies see their financial reports filled with empty real estate and the associated costs while employees discuss the need for remote or hybrid working, what ever happened to #WorkFromAnywhere? Policy handbooks? Work from Anywhere. How many times do we create presentations?

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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Your company may need a designated space for breastfeeding or pumping if there is not already one. ” How does this impact your company? If you are an employer, your business will need to address these items: Update the pregnancy accommodations policy in your employee handbook. However, it’s a great start.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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Anything that emphasizes a company’s efforts and investments in DEI or a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination is a green flag. . In job postings, look for an inclusivity statement or language that specifically states that the company doesn’t discriminate based on age.

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Don’t Skip That Work-From-Home Lunch Break—Here’s Why

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Work from home lunch break: make it a policy The data is clear.Wwe know what’s good for us, but we can’t often be trusted to do it consistently. In some companies, the employee handbook addresses guidelines around taking a lunch. Taking lunch breaks—especially while working from home—is essential for productivity.

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How to Negotiate Severance: Tips and Strategies for the Modern Workforce

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Kogut clarifies that employees are only “due” severance if it is promised in an employment contract, handbook or policy. Some factors that Kogut mentions include job position, length of service, pay rate, employment contract or company policy and reason for termination. So who exactly is due severance?