Category: COVID-19
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Your assistant career: was it one of choice, or circumstance?
The results of my March 5, 2021 Weekend Poll I asked and, as always, readers stepped forward to voice your experiences and perspectives. With thanks to all who participated, here…
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A year into the pandemic: what and how we’re doing
Optimism amid limitations I saw a celebratory post this week, published by one of my Australian clients, the Melbourne EA Group (MEAG). Carmel Bond and members marked their first face…
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Weekend Poll: A snapshot in time – your career at this point in the pandemic
One year on This last Monday was Robbie Burns Day and Burns Night, celebrated in Scotland and around the globe by those with Scottish heritage. January 25th also represented a…
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A new year, and the same you
Choose informed optimism this year Happy 2021, everyone. The holidays are done and, for many people, today represents the first day back on the job this year. There will likely…
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Weekend Poll: Lockdown redux and looking forward
Lockdowns, restrictions and … doughnuts Depending on the region and country in which you live, pandemic-related restrictions have either eased or increased in the last couple of weeks. Here in…
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How assistants are tapping in to social media in 2020: Weekend Poll results
The results of my latest Weekend Poll exploring your use of social media are in, and they’re interesting! Social media is a fact of life More than three of every…
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When times get tough …
… we make our choices How has your week begun? Readers in the southern hemisphere are enjoying longer days, even as many of us in northern climes have now watched…
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2020: An annus horribilis, or a year of lessons?
It depends on how you choose to view 2020. Thank you to all who participated in my September 2020 Weekend Poll, through which I checked in with readers as to…
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Adaptability and resilience during pandemic times: business insights from association leaders
Catching up with your professional association leaders We’re now more than half a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to impact assistants and your careers. Early on in the pandemic,…
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Weekend Poll: A September pandemic check-in
How are you doing? We’re approaching the final quarter of the year, and what a year it’s been. A September like no other While many of you continue to work…
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Perfectionists in the career: Weekend Poll results
Thank you to all who participated in my August 20, 2020 Weekend Poll, in which I asked readers if you have tendencies toward perfectionism in your career. As a number…
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Here are your summer 2020 reading recommendations
Thank you to all who participated in my July 11, 2020 Weekend Poll asking for your summer 2020 reading recommendations. I’ll be brief … in this introduction, as you’ll have…
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How and what assistants are doing during the pandemic: June 2020 update
Thank you to all who participated in my June 20, 2020 Weekend Poll on what and how you’re doing career-wise as we continue to make our way through the COVID-19…
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Weekend Poll: New norms amid the pandemic
Depending on where you live, we’re now in the fourth month or so of working around – or not working during – the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m pleased to be bringing…
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Your professional associations and networks
Thank you to all who participated in my 2020 Weekend Poll on your professional networks and associations, I’m pleased to present the results, albeit a bit after the fact. Thanks…
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Weekend Poll results: Pandemic – snapshots in time
Coronavirus news and results of my latest Weekend Poll on how the virus is impacting you, your workplaces and business continuity
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Weekend Poll results: Your wins of the last week
It’s Weekend Poll time, and we’re celebrating positive experiences – no matter how big or small.