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

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A 2020 survey found that 17.5% Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. I worked for an international company whose main headquarters was in another country. What assumptions do we hold about where and when we’re allowed to speak up?

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

Bonnie Low Kramen

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Until March, 2020 brought travel to a screeching halt, I had worked in 14 countries and 38 states. Out of sight, out of mind? Not so fast.

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