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3 Ways to Avoid Overspending During the Holidays

Success

In the early years of our marriage, the holidays used to throw a wrench in our financial plans. Once the holiday-themed marketing campaigns started, we would be bombarded with messages that we needed more stuff and the fact that we already had one didn’t matter. And then November would roll around. Start with a Percentage.

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Seasonal Overwhelm? Here’s Your Sanity-Saving Guide

Tips From T. Marie

For me, seasonal overwhelm is a combination of my granddaughter’s soccer practices and games, seasonal activities like apple picking and pumpkin carving parties, increased client projects, and trying to plan for the fast-approaching holiday season. Plus, the end of the fiscal year coincides with the holiday season.

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

Success

Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. Deliberate” refers to the choice you have in how you experience and react to any given situation. Calm” refers to staying focused and present under pressure, amidst volatility, without being swept away by your instinctive reactions.

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Volunteering Goes Viral As More Employees Participate In Corporate Programs

Allwork

Studies have revealed that more employees are participating in corporate volunteer activities, especially around the holiday season. The article also references the 2023 edition of “Giving in Numbers” by the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), which supports these findings.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

Success

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to an organization’s obligations to improve the community, the environment, and promote equity and justice. ESG refers to the outcomes of social and sustainability efforts as measured by stakeholders. Holiday parties and other events are common in the workplace.

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8 Tips for Getting Back in the Work Groove

Office Dynamics

We all know how hard it is to mentally get back in our work mode after a holiday—especially a long holiday like Christmas season. You can then flag emails you will refer to later or use whatever system you have to prioritize and sort your emails. Here are some tips to help assistants refocus on business and their priorities.

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Administrative/Clerical: Tips for the Office Holiday Party

Office Dynamics

The office holiday party is a hallowed institution with a rich and storied history. The office holiday party of the 1950s and ''60s is today the stuff of legend. The first thing to think about in an office holiday party is the venue. Speaking of sobriety, bringing alcohol to an office holiday party is a fraught business.

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