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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. Best practices for standing up for yourself. I apologized.

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

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Yesterday’s Spring Budget included a number of announcements that affect the various people, place and technology professions in the UK. The Autumn Budget in November 2023 teased us with the “Back to Work” plan to support sick or disabled adults back into work along with a launch of the occupational health consultation.

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Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ciara talks about career paths for assistants, office politics, DEI for assistants, forming professional relationships, and perception vs reality when it comes to what an assistant’s job is.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

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Estimated budget: An estimated budget is also essential for any new business. While you may not be sure how your nonprofit is going to solicit donations in the foreseeable future, it’s important to estimate income for the next three years in order to know which form to use when you apply for tax-exempt status.

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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

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In essence, company retreats are not an expense but a value-add, a strategic move that pays dividends in the form of a happier, more cohesive, and more productive workforce. The change of environment can help people think outside the box and come up with new ideas. They are intentional, budgeted, and eagerly anticipated each year.

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Using a Financial Planning Checklist Can Help You Meet Your Goals

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Although there are multiple ways to ‘tidy up’ your money , a list that you return to monthly or quarterly allows you to keep track of specific areas each time, giving you better data. See how your spending breaks down and determine where (or if) you need to adjust your budget. Begin by looking at your monthly net income (i.e.,

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Programming Strategies For A Happy Workplace

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However, an amazing physical space alone can’t achieve that. Melissa Pesci and Amin Mojtahedi of HGA surveyed their clients to understand what makes a productive and happy workplace and came up with six scalable ideas. Solutions across companies vary based on budget, size, and location. Need a place to start with your organization?

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