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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. For example, shipping services are trying to counteract the dip in spending by cutting shipping costs for businesses.

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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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For example, if people decide to consult in their field after retirement and/or to work part time in another career, their earnings could keep them from drawing upon their retirement funds for a while—or it could lead to penalties if they’ve started drawing on Social Security then decide to go back to work.

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

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A recent story involving Avanti West Coast, who provided a gift bag to staff experiencing menopause, is the latest in a series of misjudgements of menopause support by employers. The post Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong? appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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For instance, create a voluntary contribution fund to help fellow employees and their families with unexpected medical costs. Even corporate parties and gift-giving makes a difference. Similarly, show your pledge to social responsibility in the corporate gifts you choose for these celebrations and events. Lead by example.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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Or the physician who returns a prospective patient’s call on a Saturday, spends 20 minutes on the phone discussing symptoms, and then shares a private cellphone number with instructions to call back if further medical advice is needed. Here’s an example: “Hi, I’m Jenny. The prospect is now a patient and has referred dozens of friends.

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Ep 212: Mariah Kerby on Discovering and Using Your Gifts, and Nurturing a Community of Growth for an Assistant Team

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Mariah talks about seeing the assistant role as a viable career, discovering and using your gifts to support your executive, and nurturing a community of growth for an assistant team. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young.

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From NFL Superstar to Neurosurgeon: Dr. Myron Rolle Believes Small Steps Make for Big Gains

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While he says his parents were strict about education coming first—if a school project wasn’t done, Rolle wasn’t going to the game—his gifts on the field were hard to ignore. In fact, he says his football career was a tremendous help in getting him to his current position as a Global Neurosurgery Fellow at Harvard Medical School. “I

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