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

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Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” Women may fear being labeled as aggressive or confrontational.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. I went for one interview at a global accountancy firm and had a full-time permanent role as a team administrator straight away. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview?

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

It often starts when they receive a promotion or new job and continues every time they achieve something new. But I have interviewed several people over the years who have found ways to overcome impostor syndrome, and are much happier and satisfied in their professional and private lives. Right the rules. Develop a new script.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

I work in a very social team and once a month we go out for lunch which promotes great team building. Regarding training I would recommend every PA undertakes time management, assertiveness and minute taking courses. What is the hardest part of your day?

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 3 Ways to Attach Yourself to a.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 19, 2010 3 Ways to Attach Yourself to a Powerful Boss No one in the workplace operates in a vacuum. Everyone is dependent on someone else, no matter the job or location.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. I interviewed John Baldoni recently, and he provide a road map of how to get your career un-stuck.

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We need better evidence to help protect people at work

Workplace Insight

Few would argue against the assertion that the quality of decisions is enhanced by accurate and relevant information, including evidence of which approaches to the task in hand actually work. This is especially so when our decisions involve how to protect people at work so can be literally a matter of life or death.

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