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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

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Level up your payment structure through incentives and salary matching CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy, Jeff Wahl, says a teacher at one of their 57 locations was ready to quit and move to warehouse work for $1 more per hour. Instead, the company counter-offered in an effort to retain the teacher. “Our Do we have staff who have to commute?

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Internal & External Training. Support for an Internal PA Network. Salary Increase. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events. This eventually enabled me to then request paid internal and external training. Magazine Subscriptions.

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The Right Conversation About Sustainable Living

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Reflect on this cavalier expression a bit longer, though, and you’ll find it also flings the problems of hunger and poverty across international waters to a foreign continent that may as well be imaginary to the average American mind. The food they produce is sold to both Bonton residents and local Dallas restaurants.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

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The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. As a result, companies didn’t cut salaries when they reduced hours.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary. The good news is that more assistants are taking training into their own hands and setting up internal and external networking groups for their peers. It is an exciting step in the right direction.

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A day in the life: Danielle Howes, Linley

Practically Perfect PA

Prior to this I worked for a large International Marketing Agency organising events and promotions for one of the UKs biggest retailers. My husband and I also like to try new places and restaurants so often we have something planned. What do you do in the evening with your spare time?

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Employment opportunities and salary. The International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant.

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