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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

Allwork

In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. In fact, the report found that young people actually benefit from the gig economy because it offers opportunities for steady income, the ability to learn new skills, and flexibility to balance education with work obligations. “A Who is gig work supporting?

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“Good Awkward” Author Henna Pryor Shares How to Navigate Awkward Situations—And Her Suggestions May Surprise You

Success

Early in the book, I make the comparison that I would never hire an inept anesthesiologist. Shifting your mindset: Go from avoiding awkwardness to embracing it When learning how to be less awkward, the key is to shift your mindset and embrace awkwardness. But I would be perfectly fine hiring an awkward one, right?” Pryor says. “So

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

Success

Through the journaling process, I learned to trust myself. For instance, a 2013 study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that adults who engaged in expressive writing for three consecutive days before a biopsy healed more quickly in comparison to the group assigned to write about their daily activities.

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The five ages of the office and the man who shaped the way we talk about them

Workplace Insight

When I joined DEGW in 1984, the firm had just formed its defining relationship with Stanhope founder Sir Stuart Lipton, a partnership that was to produce some of the most revolutionary thinking on the nature of the office, leading to a re-invention of the product. We’ve come a long way, but the journey continues.

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Trello vs. Monday.com: Which platform is best for task management?

BMT Office Administration

That’s why I’ve put together all these comparison articles to let you know which platform will work best for your needs and budget. Trello vs. Monday.com: Feature comparison. Advanced features offered by Monday.com include resource management, Gantt charts, a document editor, file attachments, and detailed form templates.

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Even Processing Credit Cards Can Be Paperless

Eco-Office Gals

What are some of the advantages to having a digital form of credit card acceptance? Even the interaction between customer and seller can be faster in comparison. Every aspect of your business finances can be controlled digitally and backed up without fear of losing the information. Why should processing credit cards be any different?

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Are you suffering from collaboration overload? 9 beliefs and fears that help drive it

Ideas.Ted

My research shows we create roughly 50 percent of the collaboration overload problem in the form of the beliefs we hold. If so, learn to be comfortable saying no. You feel vulnerable if you miss an opportunity to learn a new skill, or you may wonder: “Am I falling behind my peers?”. Remember: It helps others become self-reliant.