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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

Success

Success Habits: Proven Principles for Greater Wealth, Health, and Happiness By Napoleon Hill Though Napoleon Hill died more than five decades ago, there is still much one can learn from his teachings. Rather than leaving the reader with vague lessons learned, Kawasaki spells it out with tips, advice and quotes.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

Allwork

Even if an employee doesn’t file a claim but is merely alleging age discrimination, HR and legal will likely investigate the allegation as a best practice. Consistently asking every employee once a year, “How do you want to learn, grow and develop in the next 12 months?”

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. She is living it up.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

Negotiation skills : HR assistants will be regularly involved in various negotiations, including salary discussions and purchasing meetings. Skilled negotiators usually succeed in such a role. Related: 8 lessons you can learn from business leaders What are the characteristics of a good HR Assistant?

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How to overcome the downsides of contract work

Page Personnel

More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. That’s not to say there’s no room for negotiations but in typical situations, it’s about a flat fee. These agents are also able to negotiate on your behalf. And that’s a good thing.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” I’m now PA to him, his partner in another business (2 email addresses is fun!),

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