Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I wanted to share my tips on what works for me in times of stress, but I made it a clickbait-y title so it would seem more timely. Stress is stress, so I’ve used these techniques for years, regardless of the source of stress. So below are 5 tips for dealing with stress that I hope will help you in some small way.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 8, 2024

According to ONS data , there are 916,000 job vacancies in the UK, but with frustrations around the hiring process, these aren’t set to be filled quickly or effectively. Silence is harder than rejection for job seekers, as 86 percent would rather hear back and get a no, rather than not hear anything at all.

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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

This heightened stress level, primarily, comes from the task of implementing company policies on hybrid work and the return to office. However, middle managers are bearing the brunt. A Future Forum survey reveals that 43% of middle managers are experiencing burnout, which is more than any other worker group.

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Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 13, 2014

If you want clients to respect your business, and your staff to confidently approach their duties with high morale, you need to ensure your workplace is clean and hygienic. No client wants to deal with unhappy staff who put in little effort, find doing their job a mammoth task, and are half as productive as they could be.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Americans spend about $30 billion a year on weight-loss products, but stress – such as working longer hours -- has been shown to contribute to weight gain. For job seekers, the nearly 10 percent unemployment rate means that they may need to be even more proactive in trimming the waistline. But with about one-third of U.S.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

As employment rises to more than 10 percent, Haynes says that job seekers need to quit wasting time on strategies that won’t help them find a job. He suggests several ways to improve a job search process. He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified.

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