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Ep 224: Janice Parker on Remote Work and Supporting a Founder

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

During her time working with Marcus, Janice relocated back to Melbourne at the end of 2020 after almost 7 years living in London and now supports him in a fully remote role.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. That’s really great to see.”

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Zoe Ellis Moore Founder of Spaces to Places | Navigating the Changing Needs of Today’s Professionals: Trends in the Flexible Workspace Industry

Allwork

The Instant Office report was fascinating from this year, this of September, and it was all about service and just basic things of great customer service there. This seems to be one of the criteria that as an individual, everybody’s marking it on. And I think this is where it’s really moved to hospitality.

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These Asian American Entrepreneurs Celebrate Their Chinese Heritage While Feeding America’s Appetite for Chinese Street Food

Success

Jen Liao and Caleb Wang are second-generation Chinese Americans, and the husband and wife team first opened Xiao Chi Jie (XCJ) as a single restaurant serving Chinese street food in Seattle’s Bellevue neighborhood in 2018. In March 2020, faced with a looming pandemic, XCJ was forced to close indoor dining and pivot.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

Success

“It was one of the hardest things that I had to do in my career,” Hustead says, adding that all furloughed employees were able to return to work by June 2020. My dad told me: ‘Rick, if you want the restaurant to run well, be in the restaurant.’ Still, the total headcount for the business was lower. Great advice.”

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

The surprises began with dinner at the swankiest restaurant from their hometown in Brussels and progressed to skydiving, matching tattoos and a “bachelor’s” weekend in Ireland. In 2020, the couple opened the Sunny & Ranney Home Furnishings & Decor store in Roswell, Georgia, which helps to fund Sunshine on a Ranney Day.

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