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Two in five people are working extra hours as cost-of-living crisis bites

Workplace Insight

Faced with declining real incomes and mounting expenses, almost half (46 percent) of respondents have taken on additional hours at work, one in five (19 percent) now has a second job for extra income, and one in three (34 percent) has been actively job hunting for a higher salaried role.

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Are assistants overqualified?

Practically Perfect PA

The description lists all of the core skills (diary and email management, travel arrangements, expenses etc) followed by one or two more bullet points relating to tasks designed specifically for the role (managing in-house IT software, supporting certain departments, managing social media for the organisation for example).

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Don’t forget to download your handout before watching: Why Assistants Should Consider Certification Handout. Private colleges may seem expensive but they offer many scholarships to help offset this cost. If you missed it you can watch the replay by clicking on the link or video icon below. Some colleges offer scholarships.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And, I have even more in common with them: I needed a job when the economy was basically in the toilet. I decided to look into what the impact -- if any -- this difficult job market will have on young workers. While I wouldn't wish a recession on anyone, I do believe that it's been a good thing for Gen Y.

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