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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

Success

You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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What Is A Makerspace? Does Your Coworking Space Need One?

Allwork

Makerspaces emerged as innovative areas where people can design, prototype, and create physical objects — combining elements of community workshops, studios, and classrooms. It also means that all members using the makerspace must receive proper training to mitigate these risks. What is a makerspace?

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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

Allwork

These organized escapes from the daily grind are not frivolous expenses or mere vacationing under the guise of work; they are strategic investments in the lifeblood of any business: its people. Innovation and Creativity: Retreats often include brainstorming sessions or workshops, which can spark innovation and creativity.

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Choosing Administrative Training That’s Right for You

Office Dynamics

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. I thought I would give you a quick overview of the various training platforms for assistants and a few words of wisdom. Last several days.

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Annie Särnblad Wants to Teach You How to Read Facial Expressions—So You Can Get Ahead in Business

Success

She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. She did much of her training on her own before getting certified—and a lot of that training took place outside of the United States. She can also code the 10,000 muscle combinations within human expression.

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Training from the Guys at Premium Web Cart

Office Organization Success

I always love learning new software and programs, and this week I’ve been taking some training from the guys at Premium Web Cart on how to use their system. However, to get all the features you get with 1ShoppingCart, it is slightly more expensive. I’m looking forward to getting to know this system more. General Biz'

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5 reasons every assistant should attend external training

Practically Perfect PA

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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