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Wages Rise and Job Growth Outpaces Expectations in Latest Labor Report

Allwork

This improved economic backdrop was acknowledged by Fed Chair Jerome Powell this week when he pushed back against investors’ expectations for another half-percentage-point rate cut in November, saying “this is not a (policy-setting) committee that feels like it is in a hurry to cut rates quickly.” Southeast last week.

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Super Bowl Promotions and Preparations: How 8 Small Businesses Are Bracing for the Big Game

Success

Chronicling history Company: Storyville Road Who they are: Woman and minority-owned video production company based in Las Vegas How they’re preparing: Storyville Road is an approved supplier of Super Bowl LVIII Business Connect Program and the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee.

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. What do you have for lunch?

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Earth Talk: Greening the office

Eco-Office Gals

Green Screen Your Suppliers: Ask your vendors how they are greening their operations. Also some firms now subsidize employee public transit costs to discourage driving. And online video tools like Skype can help cut down on business trips. Just posing the question can start them thinking, the precursor to action.

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Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on ecodesign

Workplace Insight

The event will conclude with a panel discussion with committee members considering the implications for manufacturers and suppliers across furniture, fabrics, and bedding as well as a question-and-answer session. The seminar, which is sponsored by Blum UK, will be held on Wednesday 3 July at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Strategic Research – Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? In it, you can highlight key accomplishments, high-profile clients or projects, significant results, pretty much anything you like that would help you stand out to the hiring committee. More effectively analyze information that can be used to develop new product or service offerings?