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Economic Slowdown Threatens Job Security and Living Standards Worldwide in 2024

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The United Nations published data from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) “World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024” report , which revealed that as of 2024 approximately 5% of the global workforce is unemployed — a slight improvement from the pre-pandemic era.

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Five Essential Strategies for Successful Hybrid Leadership

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The ability to work from anywhere has enhanced job satisfaction for 82% of respondents, according to a recent VMware survey of 5,300 HR, IT, and business decision makers and employees. Among these participants, 56% report increased creativity, and 55% noted improved collaboration since the start of the pandemic.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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"Don't be messy. Be on time."

On The Job

While pretty limited in scope, it is interesting to read some comments from job-hunting teens and the lessons learned. One teen supplied that she really didn't have any advice to offer other teens since she was fired after two weeks from her toy store job. She did impart these words of wisdom: "Don't dress messy. del.icio.us.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Atkins says employees should refuse any “nudge, nudge, wink, wink” requests from managers that they work extra time without pay, “and the manager should be reported for asking them to do it,” because under the law, an employee can be disciplined or fired for not reporting it, Atkins says. October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Some employers have gotten very aggressive with their smoking policies, even dismissing workers who smoke on their own time. Recently the American Institute for Cancer Research reported that about 100,500 new cases of cancer are caused by obesity every year. But with about one-third of U.S.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Your SVP reports to a President or CEO. Your CEO reports to a Chairman, the board, the owner of the company, shareholders, clients, etc. While the company has a lax policy of just make sure your work gets done, the fact that the event was related to amicable termination is the problem. Everyone is beholden to someone.