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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Good management starts with empathy. Where do you find freelancers?

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Astonishing Deficit in Hybrid Work Protocol Confirmed by Recent Studies

Allwork

Unlike Disney and Twitter, businesses should strive for consistency in their work policies, rather than capricious decision-making following leadership shifts. A surprising Mercer study recently revealed that only one in three companies has official regulations for managing flexible work.

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Virtual Assistant Training – VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp 2010.

Andrea Kalli

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! VAClassroom has opened its registration doors to their “Summer Skill Camp 2010″, which will begin on July 6th. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect? I’ll see you there.

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Virtual Assistant Training – VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp 2010

Andrea Kalli

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! VAClassroom has opened its registration doors to their “Summer Skill Camp 2010″, which will begin on July 6th. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect? I’ll see you there.

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects. She will be presenting a general session on What To Do When There’s Too Much To Do: The Productive Admin’s Guide to Managing Time.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

With more and more content generated on Twitter, LinkedIn and other platforms for assistants it is really important that you have a system in place that helps you get the most out of social media. Twitter Ads. More and more people are joining Twitter and using the platform for business marketing, networking and publishing content.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team.