Allwork
JULY 15, 2024
Despite efforts to address it, the gender pay gap persists and has widened significantly in recent years, with women earning less than men as they progress in their careers. There are notable disparities in certain fields, such as STEM, where women earn significantly less compared to men, while fields like Accounting and Banking & Finance show some progress towards pay equity.
Success
JULY 15, 2024
Did you know that cold calling has been around for 150 years? It started with the creation of a sales training manual written by John Patterson, founder of the National Cash Register (NCR) Company, in 1887. Originally written for in-person sales calls, the advent of the telephone made it possible for cold calls to take place over the phone. The term “cold calling” was coined because the phone call was unsolicited, or “cold.
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Allwork
JULY 15, 2024
Alliance Virtual Offices has always made it our mission to share knowledge and best practices with center partners. Sharing knowledge is integral to the client experience, center success, and the overall health of our industry. From mail handling best practices to marketing tips and pricing strategies, this list of resources is designed to help centers thrive.
Workplace Insight
JULY 15, 2024
CEOs are leading by example when it comes to hybrid working, with nine in 10 (93 percent) saying they have personally adopted flexible working patterns according to a new poll. The survey of more than 500 CEOs by International Workplace Group suggests that the vast majority now split their working time between locations. Just 7 percent said they spend five days a week working from a central office.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Allwork
JULY 15, 2024
New regulations on U.S. workplace accommodations are being tested in court as a New York federal judge recently mandated that Amazon must comply with a U.S. civil rights agency’s investigation into alleged discrimination of pregnant workers at five of the company’s warehouses. Reuters reports that U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield ordered Amazon.com to adhere to a subpoena from the U.S.
All Things Admin
JULY 15, 2024
Original article updated 7/15/2024. A past newsletter article sparked a great question from one of our readers: “In the last newsletter, you encouraged your readers to set up a professional portfolio. I am new to the administrative field, and I am unemployed and no longer have access to professional documents I have written. What other documents can you suggest that I use?
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