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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

Here is why: Recent data reveals a concerning trend of discrimination against women aged 35-50 in the workplace (source: HBR, 2022 ). Issues such as the “maternity penalty” and a lack of support for women’s health issues contribute to a gap in pay, promotion, and overall workplace equality.

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5 Ways to Be a Value-Added Employee

Office Dynamics

When I’m facilitating a full-day workshop for assistant or executives about maximizing their assistant’s time, I experience several aha moments. A penny saved is a penny earned” applies to the workplace, as well. Even if your organization has a salary freeze this year, keep doing your best. Save money. “A Joan Burge.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace. She received the biggest salary of her lifetime with all kinds of perks. She attended many of our live workshops and assembled a powerful career portfolio. Regarding the assistants referred to in the article who are 50 and older having difficulties finding jobs.

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How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work – A personal interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen by Karen Mangia for Thrive Global

Bonnie Low Kramen

TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Be the Ultimate Assistant, Bonnie Low-Kramen is committed to bridging the gaps between executives and the administrative staff in the workplace. Based on 1,000+ interviews, Bonnie’s new book about the workplace is called Staff Matters and will be published in early 2023. Let’s zoom out.

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OFFICE DYNAMICS CONFERENCE RECAP PART II: PEAK EXPERIENCE

Office Dynamics

After a continental networking breakfast on the resort veranda, Peggy Vasquez kicked off the general sessions of the day with her workshop on “Creating Authentic Business Relationships.” She also shared tips for creating more fun in the workplace while effectively juggling the myriad responsibilities of a top administrative professional.

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Business Insider Feature Story on Former Celebrity Assistant Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

.” From her starting $18,000 salary, Low-Kramen would negotiate each year with Dukakis directly, since there’s no human-resources department for such roles. Today, Low-Kramen said, a starting salary for a celebrity personal assistant on call 24/7 can typically hit the low six figures.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

Do the research on your salary. Given a choice, advocate for salary versus hourly compensation. There are so many changes happening in our workplace right now. She is working to end discrimination , close the wage gap between women and men, and to break the cycle of workplace bullying. Ask HR for a Pay Evaluation.

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