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Uber Enters the Staffing Business

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This, of course, means Uber will not have to deal with the employee classification or other legal issues they faces in their ride hailing business. Uber betting that their technology will provide value to workers, the companies that employ them and the staffing agencies that place them. 

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Happy Retirement to someone who gave me a chance.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I temped here and there for a year. Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. The man I interviewed with was very nice, but was concerned about my lack of legal experience. He said he was concerned about my rusty legal experience. It was long hours and no thanks.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. Taking on temp jobs will introduce you to potential employers where you can showcase your abilities.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm an EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be the EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly.

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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