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How Two Decades of Film Remakes Have Impacted Creativity in Cinema

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As average budgets for films have exploded and Hollywood has become increasingly reliant on the international market and—especially post-pandemic—streaming subscribers, studios have attempted to lower their risks as much as possible. The list looks eerily similar to the top-budgeted films of all time. The easiest way to do that?

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The Enneagram Gift Guide: Personalized Christmas Gifts for Every Enneagram Type

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Bokksu Snack Box Subscription A Bokksu Snack Box subscription not only allows them to indulge in a variety of international snacks, but also gives them the opportunity to share these delightful treats with loved ones, enhancing their quest for spontaneity and enjoyment.

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A day in the life: Katrina Wardell, EA at Dropbox

Practically Perfect PA

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Mills College in International Politics & Economics and a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin in International Development. This will mean managing budgets, assisting with internal communications, organising global events and loads more! Don’t be afraid to be assertive!

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Another factor is that they simply don’t have the budget for it, especially if they have staff that need expensive professional qualifications and CPD programmes.

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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. Ask for an annual training budget and make your case for why a particular training program is useful for your role. Celebrate the achievements of your peers publicly and privately.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? You’re frustrated by limited opportunities in your workplace but decided that, for personal or financial reasons, you need to stay put. Think about part time studies to add to your qualifications.

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Getting Things Done in Tough Places

Productivityist

Euan is an international speaker, author of Organizations Don’t Tweet – People Do , and is one of the few people in the world who can turn the complex world of the social web into something we can understand and at the same time learn how to get the most from it. This is a guest post by Euan Semple. Be ruthless in saying no.