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Working mums feel forced to limit careers due to inflexible working practices

Workplace Insight

A new report claims that many working mums have felt forced to limit their careers as a result of their employer’s inflexible and outdated working policies and cultures. Many of the mums interviewed felt forced to choose between being a mother over having a successful career.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

Allwork

She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . This means your HR and legal teams’ valuable time will be spent interviewing people and reviewing relevant emails rather than on something that would probably be more positive and beneficial for your organization. .

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5 Skills & Strategies Required By a Recruiter in a Post-Pandemic World

Recruit CRM

Negotiation Skills This significant skill is often considered under soft skills but definitely is an important one. The use of the power of silence is very important in negotiation. So before you sell your agency’s service make sure that your negotiation skills are up to the mark. Revise policies to make space for remote teams.

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5 Skills & Strategies Required By A Recruiter In The Post COVID-19 Market

Recruit CRM

Negotiation Skills This significant skill is often considered under soft skills but definitely is an important one. The use of the power of silence is very important in negotiation. So before you sell your agency’s service make sure that your negotiation skills are up to the mark. Revise policies to make space for remote teams.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – for e.g. Gifts and Entertainment Policy. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? You can just mention in an interview that you’re on a real health kick,” Petrie Sue says. “I

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You can ask in the interview in a nice way. While you won't ever know until it's too late, try to find the boss that can already say they promoted their last couple of assistants after 2 years WHILE you are interviewing for the job. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you.