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U.K. Moves Toward Flexible Work, Yet Stigmas Remain

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This paradox reveals a broader cultural and economic barrier that part-time workers face, particularly in terms of career progression and workplace flexibility. Interestingly, managers in the survey also expressed a desire to work part-time in the future. of women in employment were working part-time.

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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The Most Important Tool for Accelerating Your Career Growth

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That’s part of the reason the workplace is so competitive. The workplace doesn’t reward complacency; it rewards forward motion —those who are progressing, producing, growing, and evolving. Professional Development & Career Advancement Training” Defined. Why Professional Development & Career Advancement Training Matters.

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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That's not my job!

Laughing all the Way to Work

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. In my current role I cant take someones blood pressure and in my previous role, often times they wanted to be a Lotus Notes developer. Good point Sabrina.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."