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Creating more autonomy around your work

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Creating more autonomy around your work In today's fast-paced work environment, Assistants often juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities while supporting their Executives and teams. While assisting others is essential, creating autonomy around your work and taking credit for your achievements are equally crucial. By doing so, you [.

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U.S. Unemployment Filings Remain High

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What’s going on: The Labor Department reported on Thursday that the first-time filings for unemployment benefits were 264,000 last week, according to Associated Press. The numbers for the previous two weeks marks the highest level since October 2021. Layoffs at companies within the technology sector, including IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, Twitter, Lyft, LinkedIn, Spotify, and DoorDash, as well as non-tech companies like McDonald’s, Morgan Stanley, and 3M are said to have an impact on thi

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Businesses need to take real action to create a more sustainable workplace

Workplace Insight

For the last decade, if not longer, we’ve heard businesses saying they are focused on reducing their environmental impact. It’s been written in annual reports and immortalised in pledges shared with stakeholders, but the question still remains – what action is actually being taken, including in the creation of a sustainable workplace? We’re seeing more companies being held accountable on their social channels and within the wider media when they fail to uphold ‘green’ claims regarding their busi

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The Potential of Hybrid Work in Protecting Knowledge Workers from AI Displacement

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The face-to-face aspect of the hybrid work model nurtures an environment conducive to brainstorming, problem-solving, and the generation of revolutionary ideas. These are inherently human capabilities that AI cannot mimic, making knowledge workers vital in the creative and innovative processes. While AI can automate certain tasks, the human elements of work — such as collaboration, relationship-building, culture cultivation, complex decision-making, and emotional intelligence — are irreplac

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio! Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc.

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CFPB warns against money apps for paying employees

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Direct deposit works through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—you instruct your bank to prepare a payroll file and it disburses employees’ pay electronically to their banks. It’s clean and usually error-free because NACHA (the National Automated Clearing House Association), the electronic banking organization, has rules and protocols controlling the process.

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Despite WeWork’s Turbulent Performance, Some Analysts Think Now is the Time to Buy

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What’s going on: WeWork experienced an over 9.15% drop in its share price compared to last week, with the company’s shares closing at $0.22 on Tuesday, and then $0.2133 on Wednesday. Despite this decline, there are consensus analysts that believe the company has the potential for a rally. Analysts monitoring the company’s progress have provided a revenue growth estimate of $850.13 million, with a low of $839 million and a high of $872.7 million, according to Stock Register.

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Bisley launches new Home collection in uplifting summer shades

Workplace Insight

Bisley has launched a new collection for the home this summer. Shelving and storage units are updated with a palette of 14 colour options to suit summer interiors, from zingy brights to calming pastels. In addition, three brand new wall-hung accessories are added to the range, bringing a sense of style and fun to home organisation this season. Now available to buy from the online Bisley shop , the Outline collection of storage is designed with flexibility and modern home display in mind.

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The Fed Pauses Interest Rate Hikes…Temporarily

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What’s going on: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated that the central bank is likely to raise interest rates in the coming months, but at a slower pace than previously anticipated, according to The Wall Street Journal. The news comes after the Fed left rates unchanged last week after following 10 consecutive policy meetings where they were raised to fight inflation.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Larger U.S. Metro Areas Lead the Way for Interest in Hybrid Work

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What’s going on: New research published by LinkedIn has identified 20 U.S. metro areas where hybrid and remote work opportunities are receiving the most percentage of job applicants. The cities listed in the study are reportedly leading the way for remote and hybrid work opportunities by attracting high numbers of workers seeking out flexible work arrangements.

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Twitter Faces Lawsuit Over Millions in Unpaid Bonuses

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What’s going on: Twitter is facing a lawsuit filed by its former senior director of compensation, Mark Schobinger, who claims the company failed to pay millions of dollars in promised bonuses to workers, according to Reuters. The lawsuit alleges that Twitter promised employees 50% of their target bonuses for 2022 but did not fulfill this promise, resulting in a breach of contract.

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