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Are You Ready to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

Success

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. Those subconscious signals evaporate in an online-only collaboration.

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Authentically Gen Z: The Values, Aspirations & Drivers That Will Re-Define The Future Of Work

Allwork

The values, mindsets and behaviors that define this generation have been substantially shaped by several key factors including the group’s deep connection to technology and social media, the globalization of the world economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, they want more out of their workplace than a standard cubicle.

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Should You Hang Up When a Recruiter Calls?

On The Job

Check out this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com: You're sitting in your cubicle one day considering the dozens of emails that await your attention when your phone rings.On Use social media to get the buzz about an employer. Look to see if doors are shut, and try to speak with workers to get a feel for the environment.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

The Office Professionals Place

Eliminating the many pictures, mementos, and knick knacks will keep a professional look, but also maintain a pleasant environment. If your employer allows and you have space, you may ask if pictures can be hung on the walls of your office or cubicle. Remember keep a professional look for visitors and co-workers. Powered by Blogger.

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You Will Survive: 8 Strategies to Overcome New Entrepreneur Anxiety

Success

Breathe and know that there’s no need to retreat back to cubicle-land. Are you trying to build the app and website, grow seven social media accounts, host webinars, talk to customers, sell, and secure venture capital all at the same time while also juggling a personal life? It feels awful, but it’s perfectly survivable.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

This generation of workers is still highly desirable because of their skills in technology and their (social media) connections,” Finnigan says. What I mean by that is, you need the best connections and interpersonal networking skills to make money in a cutthroat economic environment where everyone wants to cut off your cash flow.

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5 Ways to Attract Generation Y to Your Workplace

The Small Business Blog

Utilize technology and social media as a recruiting tool. Since social media and the Internet is where they spend most of their time, you need to connect with them there. With the boom of social media, employers are now feeling the pressure of being more transparent. Be their mentor.