Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2015

According to a recently released report by the U.S. workforce is contingent, up from 30% in 2005.  The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%).   This is quite a bit higher than the roughly 10% of the workforce the BLS reports. Government.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

MBO Partners has released the 2nd Annual State of Independence report. The focus of the study was to figure out how many independent workers (freelancers, temps, solopreneurs, independent consultants, etc.) 71% of the respondents reported having a high level of satisfaction with independent work. there are in the U.S.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Like many large corporations Caterpillar, the Illinois-based heavy equipment maker, is increasing the size of their contingent workforce (freelancers, contractors, consultants, temps, etc.).  They call this group "flexible workers" and report each quarter how many they have and how many they hired.  This is a 35.1%

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 13, 2012

Lot's of recent news about the continued growth of the contingent workforce, which is the term the corporate world uses for what we call the independent workforce - freelancers, contractors, independent consultants, temps, etc.  Aberdeen Research reports that  26% of the average company’s workforce is contingent.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

According to a report by the American Society of Administrative Professionals , non-managing APs tend to be involved only in the upkeep of existing systems, with their managing counterparts playing a more substantial role in enhancing and developing new processes. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 15, 2012

. The underemployment rates includes unemployed workers plus those who are working part time but want full-time work (“involuntary” part-timers), and those who want a job but have given up looking. The grim job market is a key reason more young Americans are pursuing work as independents (temps, freelancers, etc.).

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. He asked me if I was open to hearing his recommendations on how to tighten the resume up so it would be more effective and attract more response. If you haven't done so yet, follow her on LinkedIn ! You are welcome!

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Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Covering up to 800 square feet, the air220 works to clean indoor air with three levels of filtration to capture smoke, dust, pollen, hair, pet odors and more and all with a motor that keeps the room “library quiet.” True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

This adds up to thousands of dollars and it usually takes at least two weeks to get your money back. That’s assuming you have enough free time to do an expense report immediately for 2 hours on top of your already busy schedule. Have a huge savings account. Or I could mail in the money. Have money for group gifts.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The 2015 MBO Partners State of Independence Report was released today. Key findings include: The number of independent workers aged 21 and up stands at 30.2 These are people who regularly work as independent workers (self-employed, freelancers, temps, etc.) million in 2015, divided between 17.8 million Part-Time Independents.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. Start brushing up and training on weak areas with PowerPoint, Photoshop, business writing, or anything you can think of.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). It is a way to catch up and keep the doors of communication open. When I got home I looked up the company.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

It happened quickly; my office was moved, hours extended, job duties increased, my favorite aspects of my job were taken away and I no longer reported to my great manager. I got caught up in the feeling of thinking I was not in control of the situation. He did show up…25 minutes late, but I was still prepared and ready.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

Would hate to pass up this leadership opportunity if it could mean progression for me in the future. Why do I bring this up? EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thanks, Anonymous please!”

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. Or is it the graveyard team run by themselves and report back to the people on the day shift? Service Untitled: So tell me about your role and what you do at Zappos. Rob: I am the director of the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. So that’s our contact center here in Henderson, Nevada.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

But as a hard and fast rule, it is important to skill yourself up to the highest level in being able to produce formal Board minutes, as for any other lower level of meeting you can just scale back the formal-ness of your minutes to suit the tone of that meeting. It’s also good for familiarising yourself with who will be there.

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