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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years. Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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It also includes many rank-and-file staff, with publications featuring the stories of employees who quit rather than returning to the office for 3-5 days per week. Or consider a National Bureau of Economic Research paper about a study at Trip.com, one of the largest travel agencies in the world.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Many serve as supporting evidence when the company files taxes or gives reports to other federal agencies. Electronic files allow approved people to get what they need regardless of where they are at. Companies must take measures to prevent outsiders from gaining access to electronic files. Reducing manual workload.

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Be Careful What You Keep On Your Work Computer

Administrative Arts

I had been tasked with finding a certain file containing a memo that no one could remember who wrote. It required that I search everyone’s personal network files as well as files on everyone’s computers. Well, I found some very interesting things on computers and personal network files.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.

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Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online!

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Theres even a better site that helps you find the best deals on these and other airlines, hotels and car rental agencies.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

According to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) there are three types of bribery, they are: Active Bribery – whereby you offer, promise, give or reward someone for doing their day-to-day job improperly. Filed under: Regulation , Training and Guidance. Passive Bribery – whereby you agree to receive a bribe and act improperly.

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