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JUNE 28, 2024

Has this ever happened to you? Your uncle calls to tell you that your aunt has finally succumbed to cancer. You’re scrolling through social media and find out your friend’s father died suddenly. Your coworker takes you aside and says another coworker’s mother has died. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard about someone’s death. In addition to feeling sadness, you may be unsure how to respond to the news or provide support to the person who is grieving.

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JUNE 30, 2024

Listing with aggregators can increase direct bookings for coworking centers, according to research on the “billboard effect” in hospitality and travel. Some customers use aggregators only for early-stage research and pricing comparison, before going on to book directly. Centers can leverage additional direct bookings by listing with multiple aggregators, ensuring strong local SEO, and optimizing their websites for online transactions.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Premium workspaces are drawing prices up to 51% above the global average, driven by high demand and limited supply, especially notable in Grade A office spaces. Significant regional and city-level price variations exist, with regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa seeing a 10% increase and cities like Mexico City experiencing a 46% uplift.

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JUNE 27, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-tier Executive Assistant: Essential Skills, Tips, and Strategies for Success Are you aspiring to become a top-tier Executive Assistant? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will equip you with the essential skills, tips, and strategies needed to succeed [.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Undoubtedly, the remote work revolution is in full swing. But it’s messy. Kolekti’s new Save the Knowledge Worker report found a colossal 96 percent of workers desire some form of remote work, and one in three employees is willing to quit if forced to return to the office full-time. And yet, which business leader can say their organisation has perfected the strategy for remote work?

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JUNE 26, 2024

Amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties, many employees are eager to engage in discussions on issues such as climate change, human rights, gender equality, and racism. But some employers are not prepared to facilitate these debates in the workplace. In highly diverse workplaces, conflicts among colleagues may escalate. However, providing adequate conflict resolution training and a positive, supportive environment can facilitate constructive political discourse at work.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Until recently, it was rare for employees to work abroad as digital nomads. But since the beginning of the pandemic, when many businesses switched to employees working 100% remotely, the concept is trending—leading to a threefold increase in the number of digital nomads from 2019–2022. Ready to hopscotch around the world as a digital worker? It’s easier said than done.

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JULY 2, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties Welcome to the ultimate guide to mastering Administrative Assistant job duties. This article will help you master every aspect of the Administrative Assistant role. Whether you’re new to this role or want to upskill, we’ve got you [.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Demand for flexible working options surged during the pandemic but has since become less important to people, according to ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2024: A Global Workforce View [registration]. Overall, the survey of nearly 35,000 people in 18 countries suggests flexible working hours are important to 25 percent of workers, while 15 percent value flexible locations.

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Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Featuring diverse artists and artwork that reflect varied backgrounds promotes inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reinforces organizational values and commitments to culture. Allowing employees to have input in art selection and placement provides a sense of agency and ownership, which is linked to increased professional performa

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JUNE 27, 2024

$4,509,252—that’s the amount of unpaid labor that 385 freelancers across 38 states have added to the “World’s Longest Invoice” at the time of this writing. This initiative by the Freelancers Union raises awareness for one of the key challenges for freelancers across multiple industries—getting paid. The number of freelancers in the U.S. has exploded in recent years.

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JUNE 25, 2024

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JUNE 30, 2024

New research from Trainline claims the number of UK “supercommuters” using rail to travel longer distances to work has doubled since Covid. Almost half (47 percent) of current supercommuters surveyed made the lifestyle change either during or post-pandemic, and over four in five (84 percent) of these new supercommuters say hybrid working has enabled this switch in their commuting habits.

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We’ve had clients come to us over the years for help hiring their first executive assistant. Usually, there are two scenarios: The client is an entrepreneur who has reached a tipping point after being in business for a few years and realizes they need help.OR The client is a CEO who has been functioning without an assistant and is instead utilizing employees who have other full-time roles to manage travel, calendar, and meeting scheduling.

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JUNE 25, 2024

The recent termination of several employees at Wells Fargo for falsifying work activities brings to light a deeper issue within corporate culture. The use of employee surveillance tools, such as mouse jigglers, highlights a flawed management approach that focuses on superficial productivity. Shifting to an outcome-based performance model enhances job satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to college in Colorado,” says Hostetler, CEO, co-founder and owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.

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You might have heard this quote before: “Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.” – Lao Tzu Time is an objective measure of the duration of events and the progression of the universe. It is a fundamental concept that is integral to our understanding of the world around us.

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JULY 1, 2024

Ultrafabrics proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary of excellence in the industry with the reintroduction of its Volar Bio collection which now has a 66 percent mix of recycled, rapidly renewable and bio-based content – a remarkable achievement in sustainable innovation. Since its inception, Ultrafabrics has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering superior performance fabrics that redefine luxury, durability and sustainability.

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Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about being a strategic partner as an executive assistant, living on a sailboat, and shares her journey toward burnout – and her recovery from it. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind. – Brené Brown CONNECT WITH DAWN Dawn on LinkedIn Dawn’s Website Dawn on Instagram ABOUT DAWN Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned life

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JUNE 25, 2024

While several companies continue to experiment with 4-day workweek trials in countries around the world, Greece is getting ready to take a dramatically different approach: a 6-day work week. Starting July 1, the country will implement a new labor policy that extends the workweek to six days for specific employees in industrial, manufacturing, and continuous service sectors.

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JUNE 26, 2024

“Can I buy you a coffee and pick your brain?” It’s the phrase that strikes existential dread in the inboxes of accomplished professionals from a variety of industries. Those following in leaders’ footsteps, or trying to figure out how to ask for mentorship, have long asked for free career advice and tips on leveling up. But not all ask the right way, and the approach often impacts the answer they receive.

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In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Corey Poirier , a renowned speaker and author for a special double episode. We discuss the inspiration behind writing a parable-style book (like his book “The Enlightened Passenger” , the importance of passion in one’s work, and the unique challenges of stand-up comedy. Corey shares his journey of discovering his passion for speaking and teaching others how to find their own passion, providing listeners with practical advice a

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Last January, we talked about the three biggest disrupters of our time: technology, UN sustainability goals, and societal shifts. These three disrupters have put us at a cultural crossroads we have not experienced for 100 years. As a result, we need to think differently when it comes to decisions about leading change. The world will not look, feel or be the same in 10 years time – we will not interact and live the same as we do now.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Forget thought-labs and maker spaces. Coworking space providers are jumping in with the very base level of innovation: actual laboratories. Offering such industry-specific amenities and support for science researchers is a strategy that could attract unique companies to lease flexible workspaces. Switzerland-based Superlab Suissee is taking this novel approach to shared workspace by specifically targeting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with “ready-to-move-in” lab spac

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JUNE 28, 2024

When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Hollywood is accepting AI guardrails to protect union workers in an innovative deal that could inspire other sectors to adopt similar policies. Hollywood worker union The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has reached an agreement with major studios on terms regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and wage increases.

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