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The Dark Side of the Temp Economy

Small Business Labs

ProPublica's The Expendables: How the Temps Who Power Corporate Giants are Getting Crushed covers the dark side of temporary work. Key quote on the life of low paid temps: Many get by on minimum wage, renting rooms in rundown houses, eating dinners of beans and potatoes, and surviving on food banks and taxpayer-funded health care.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

Self-improvement gifts to boost well-being The health nuts in your life likely already have step-tracking apps and an entire drawer full of athleisure, so you’ll need to think outside the typical wellness box for these folks. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: 1. That is, until the air220 (around $200).

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Day in the life: Catherine Thomas, EA, Public Health Wales

Practically Perfect PA

I worked and temped at various places in general administrator/secretarial roles until I found a job where I really felt I could make a difference. The post Day in the life: Catherine Thomas, EA, Public Health Wales appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. I got married, moved countries (with a cat) and had a baby in 9 months!

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How to Stay Your Professional Best During Summer

Office Dynamics

Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? Be smart during the summer so you can maintain your health, energy and focus at work! Start off by choosing the best clothing for the day ahead of you. Think about your office. How is the circulation in your office? Drink water!

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The Contingent Workforce and Public Decision Making

Small Business Labs

 It suggests rethinking a range of laws and policies including employment rules, zoning, K12 education and health care due to the shift to the contingent workforce. " The article goes on to suggest that governments at all levels need to respond to the rapidly growing number of contingent (freelancers, contractors, temps, etc.)

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. With a positive outlook, adapting to change provides control and allows the opportunity for personal and professional growth. A few of the types of change: Career. Position or duty changes. Family or home life. Relocation.

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!) by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 08, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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