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Governments Are Pioneering the Flexible Work Revolution

Allwork

As evidenced by recent negotiations involving federal governments and New York City’s largest municipal union, flexible work conditions have become the bedrock of the contemporary public sector workspace. As negotiations with PSAC, AFGE, and DC 37 revealed, workers value the ability to work remotely or follow a hybrid schedule.

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Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong?

Workplace Insight

Despite calls for menopause to be included in the list of protected characteristics by campaigning groups and the women and equalities committee, the government confirmed last year that this would not be introduced.

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10 Tips for Planning a Successful Event

Jen Lawrence

Create a Planning Committee. The planning committee should consist of co-planners and decision-makers. The first will be for the planning committee and include a meeting schedule and status update communications. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. If your workload is unreasonable, accept that there’s no shame in making the business case to your manager for assistance or some reallocation of workload. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team. Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.

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The devil is in the detail: The importance of creating a thorough event brief

Practically Perfect PA

In the UK, it’s one of a number of job functions, like Event Management itself, which is moving through a process of professionalisation, with increased recognition for the skills required and an understanding of the dedication required to be a true professional. Resources.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Because people who have the impostor syndrome feel that they’ve somehow managed to slip through the system undetected, in their mind it’s just a matter of time before they’re found out. ”. Others describe you as a workaholic or micro-manager. Over Performing. You over-deliver every time you provide a product or service.

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