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Are Additional Certifications Useful in the Workplace?

Success

The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. Do online certificates make interview candidates more appealing? Saxe says, depending on the type of role her company is interviewing for, all education and certifications presented are considered as part of the interview process.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

Allwork

In terms of mental health training, this refers to both the content (how relevant it is to each employee) and delivery (how accessible it is to each individual). The notion of personalized mental health fitness plans was recently highlighted in an Allwork.Space interview with Psychologist Dr Bill Howatt.

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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What Is Time Zone Prejudice, And How Does It Discriminate Against Remote Workers?

Allwork

Referred to as “time-zone prejudice,” those working on the East Coast for a company headquartered in California may be expected to join meetings late into the evenings, and vice versa. . They might be more inclined to offer a promotion to someone who can attend 4 p.m.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. I went for one interview at a global accountancy firm and had a full-time permanent role as a team administrator straight away. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview?

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Could Changing Your Appearance Get You a Job or Promotion?

On The Job

So, it's critical that you make sure you're on the right track when going for an interview or while at work. I see these men who are trying to be a little too GQ ," says Maggie Jessup , referring to the men's magazine often featuring fashionable clothes. Ruettimann says that's true of many job interviewers. Always have been."

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

Success

It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” Finally, he was traveling and headquarter’s HR came out and interviewed everyone in the office to see how things were going. Women may fear being labeled as aggressive or confrontational.

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