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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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The Predictions for Small Business Saturday 2023 Are In—Here’s How to Optimize Them for Your Business

Success

Originally launched 13 years ago as a campaign from American Express , the day is meant to inspire consumers to turn to their own communities for holiday gift shopping. Consider looking to contractors, temps or other nontraditional employees to ensure you can optimize the day’s profit potential.

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Session 3 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

She shared how her working career began back in Iowa, working as a temp worker scanning a seemingly endless supply of documents. All the other temps quit, some after only one day! The admins at my table shared such wonderful talents and gifts they were remarkable in their profession. How do you find enjoyment and fulfillment?”

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis! That is my gift to you on this first day of April. New titles, salary levels, and career planning will be coming in this decade like we have never seen.

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I have to be honest in that I have heard some unhappy stories from APs this year who have lost their jobs or are being replaced by temps on a regular basis! That is my gift to you on this first day of April. New titles, salary levels, and career planning will be coming in this decade like we have never seen.

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Have money for group gifts. Alternately, you could say you only had X amount of dollars in your wallet and give that, offer to write a check, or give your own gift by baking cookies or something. Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. 2) Temp while you look for a job so you can say you have executive or admin assistant experience and within entertainment. Call every single temping agency in town.

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