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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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Tailored Procedures Documentation: Tools and Techniques for Every Learning Style

All Things Admin

In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all.

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7 Steps to Documenting Complex Office Procedures and Systems

All Things Admin

A procedure is a documented, step-by-step list of instructions that guides a person through a specific task from start to finish. Documenting complex office systems and procedures is crucial for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and continuity within an organization. Document the step-by-step details for each section.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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Digital Nomads And Freelancers Need These Strategies To Navigate Tax Season Smoothly

Allwork

While traditional employees typically have taxes withheld from their paychecks by employers, freelancers and self-employed individuals manage their own tax contributions. While traditional employees typically have taxes withheld from their paychecks by employers, freelancers and self-employed individuals manage their own tax contributions.

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How to Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Apps to Document Your Procedures

All Things Admin

Whether you’re a seasoned admin or just starting your career, documenting procedures are essential for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and clarity in your work. Now, let’s explore some of the built-in functionalities of these apps that make them indispensable for procedures documentation.

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Assistants as information managers

Practically Perfect PA

Back in 2013 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland released the Management Assistant 2020 report , which detailed how the role of an Assistant will change by 2020. It is a fascinating document and many of the suggestions are coming into fruition four years on. We are our office information managers!