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The Secret Life Of Colleagues

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In 2020, a scientist shared the reality of her Zoom background on Twitter. The Facade Versus the Reality During the pandemic, we were inundated with images of celebrities and well-known business people being interviewed or attending virtual meetings with perfectly styled backgrounds.

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Ep 269: Beth Portesi – Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran

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Within just four years, Beth’s dedication and skill led to a 600% increase in her hourly rate, a testament to her determination. In 2020, Beth founded Next Level VA, a platform born from her desire to mentor aspiring and current executive and virtual assistants.

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Interview with Krystal Booker of KrystalClear Virtual

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We chatted about whether the course was the right fit for her because Krystal was already working with clients at this stage and she wanted to make sure she was going to be learning the right skills and tools before signing up. Luckily I can say that she did say ‘yes’ and signed up to my VA Course in June 2020.

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The Gender Pay Gap Impacts 41% Of Women – Here’s How To Infuse Equity Into The Hiring Process

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Studies have found as recently as 2020, women still made only 84% of what men earned. One of the best ways to infuse equity into your hiring process is to implement structured interviews where every candidate is asked the same questions that focus on the job-relevant skills as the selection criteria. .

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

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. A 2020 survey found that 17.5%

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Miracle Mornings, Letting Go of Control and Finding Inner Freedom with Hal Elrod

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I have a responsibility to use my life experience to help other people,” says Elrod in his latest interview with Brilliant Thoughts ’ Tristan Ahumada. So when COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Elrod didn’t panic. He believes it is the most important skill to develop in life. Need to develop more confidence? Adjust your mindset.

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Are You Ready to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

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In its fourth quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021 financial reports—while many other companies were experiencing layoffs and frantically downsizing—BELAY announced record-breaking numbers. Not to mention the added burden of sifting through stacks of résumés, arranging interviews and painstakingly checking references.

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