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WeWork Files For Bankruptcy, Shaking Coworking Industry

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previously a coworking industry titan, has filed for bankruptcy following a long string of financial struggles. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. The bankruptcy documents, filed in New Jersey, note more than $18 billion in debt. WeWork Inc., for an extended period. on Monday. and Canada.

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WeWork Squandered Past Rescue Offers

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However, these negotiations did not come to fruition, according to the New York Times. Mathrani decided to pursue debt restructuring as an alternative course of action.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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Of course, what we hear less about are the battles those senior women fought and the toll they have taken.) More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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Even if an employee doesn’t file a claim but is merely alleging age discrimination, HR and legal will likely investigate the allegation as a best practice. Does my supervisor think I want to retire? Has there been a change in direction or strategy that might be driving this?

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

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The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. The best way for me to do this was to do an internal time management course. Magazine Subscriptions.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Low-cost training courses are available online.