Small Business Labs
JUNE 2, 2015
The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%). Self-employed workers such as shop and restaurant owners, etc. On-call workers (people called to work when needed (3.5%). Contract company workers (3.0%). Independent contractors who provide a product or service and find their own customers (12.9%).
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 18, 2013
The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ).
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 1, 2012
I once went to a new restaurant and got such impeccable service it was almost weird. 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. Realize anyone that uses your services is a connection to more business.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
Are there favorites of anything your boss likes - their coffee, restaurants, cafeteria lunch food, etc? Where will you get flowers, baby gifts, birthday cakes, catered lunch, a venue for the holiday party, wine, a list of all the hot restaurants in town? If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you.
Bonnie Low Kramen
JANUARY 11, 2023
In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.
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