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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Aliyah Levin, President of AFGE Local 2391 , which represents over 1,000 Department of Labor field bargaining unit employees in the western United States, provides a frontline perspective on this critical issue in her interview with me. Theyll get the job done, she asserts, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.

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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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But at what expense? Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. Finally, he was traveling and headquarter’s HR came out and interviewed everyone in the office to see how things were going. A 2020 survey found that 17.5%

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Recently, I bought a new laptop.

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13 Tips for Establishing Healthy Boundaries at Work and in Life

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Third, I’ve been asked for advice a lot - from a family member about negotiating a salary and an employment contract, a friend on how to interview and prepare for a job, a loved one on how to make the better decision, and with 2 friends who are budding entrepreneurs, and a couple of others.

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How To Negotiate Salary: Expert Tips For Securing The Pay You Deserve

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However, negotiating your salary after the interview isn’t always possible. In many cases, an employer will ask for your salary requirements upfront to gauge whether the interview process is worth their time. This is why it’s important to understand your salary needs—and be ready to defend your request— before the first interview.

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Expert Warns of Federal Meltdown Over New Administration’s Return-to-Office Plan

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In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Ramaswamy described the policy as a means of “streamlining bureaucracy” by making federal jobs less appealing to those who value flexible work arrangements. Taxpayers would ultimately bear the burden of these avoidable expenses.

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