Moxie Tip 151: The VA/Employee Comparison Trap
Virtual Moxie
APRIL 11, 2012
VAs make sense, not in the dollar-to-dollar comparison, but in the effective/efficient/convenient comparison w/ employees.
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Virtual Moxie
APRIL 11, 2012
VAs make sense, not in the dollar-to-dollar comparison, but in the effective/efficient/convenient comparison w/ employees.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
That could be also something, that constant comparison. So, but just because of my training, I’m not A therapist. Do you believe it’s more prone for females, women to experience this in comparison to their male counterparts? 00:02:58 – Daniel Lamadrid And maybe even sometimes comparing themselves to others.
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Success
MARCH 25, 2022
“The emotion, I know it’s going to hit me when the time comes, going to end a lot of years of training and competing, just a huge chapter of my life. “I There is no comparison in athletics to training on a national team for the Olympics. When COVID hit, it became more clear to me that I wanted to try a full-time comeback.”.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
In that time, he created the world’s most extensive comparison of root words to date, making considerable use of the work of Samuel Johnson, who wrote the first English dictionary. Both publishers, along with managing editors and other staffers, underwent extensive training for the task.
Success
JULY 12, 2023
The survey studies 26 components, from wages to training to bonuses, to determine workplace satisfaction rates. By comparison, in 2010, after the Great Recession, there was an all-time low in satisfaction rates, at 42.6%. The results show just over 62% of U.S. workers are satisfied, compared to 60.2% in the previous year.
Success
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Gauging your success against your siblings, friends or parents will only bring comparison and cause resentment or anger. Working with a trained therapist can save you a lot of time and energy as you try to unravel these confusing feelings. Keep moving forward.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt supports this notion , saying that it’s “important that these people be at the office” to get the benefit of on-the-job training for junior team members. Google’s leadership intends to enforce full-time in-office work in the next couple of years. One of these biases is called functional fixedness.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
For comparison, Slack’s September 2023 data revealed only 1 in 5 desk workers reported to have tried the technology. The fast rate of adoption by desk workers also highlights the need to provide adequate training to ensure their workforce is prepared for widespread adoption of AI around the world.
Allwork
AUGUST 29, 2022
It’s another red flag if, during a virtual or in-person interview, anyone on the interviewer panel makes comparisons between the timeline of an older job candidate’s career path and their own. Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation. Challenging assignments should also be distributed evenly.
Success
MAY 19, 2022
In comparison to leadership, management involves accomplishing the broad goals set by leaders. When you need to train new team members. Management means overseeing subordinates as opposed to followers. More concretely, the managing role involves directing and controlling groups of people to reach clear, specific goals.
Office Dynamics
MAY 14, 2019
Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals? The post Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference appeared first on Office Dynamics - Executive And Administrative Assistant Training. Speakers – are they polished professionals?
Stephanie LH Calahan
DECEMBER 16, 2021
“Comparisonitis” social media, and who you follow. Techniques to cope with Imposter Syndrome Affirmations, Afformations, and declarative statements Why asking your audience questions or doing a survey might be helpful. Some ways you can get comfortable “going live” on social media.
Allwork
JANUARY 14, 2024
Beyond the one-to-one comparison to the financial cost of commuting, food brings people together. In that vein, the spaces we’re designing are flexible—the lunch area can also be used for training or townhall space or for monthly potluck birthday lunches. One study from Oxford University found that 76.4%
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
I also offer a comprehensive training program called, “Know, Grow and Show Your Value,” which has proven to be one of my most popular programs in recent years. Learn more about Chrissy’s training and speaking services here >> So, my point is, I’m passionate about the topic of adding value at work—and I have a lot to say about it.
Allwork
MAY 16, 2022
This is significant because, by comparison, only 1 in 30 adults over the age of 40 identify as neurodivergent. Mentorship might need to be offered, in addition to all-staff training on neurodiversity. Train managers to promote the strengths of neurodivergent employees and recognize atypical communication styles.
Allwork
JANUARY 22, 2024
Forbes reports that, for comparison, the internet took 17 years to reach similar levels of adoption, smartphones 21 years, and electricity 37 years. For comparison, here is how the different age demographics differ in their concerns: Gen Z – 72% were concerned. Millennial – 65% were concerned. Gen X – 53% were concerned.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 1, 2017
Again from the article: the processing power of four smart consultants with excel spreadsheets is miniscule in comparison to a single smart computer using AI running for an hour, based on continuous, non-stop machine learning. Training AI systems isn't easy. This sounds obvious, and it is.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Will you be able to use them as a reference guide after the training? Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary. Any extra events such as a welcome dinner? Inquire about the quality of the workshop materials? Do they provide robust information? Do your research. Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals?
Allwork
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Professional development opportunities are another area where employees across generations converge — with the survey revealing a strong preference for access to learning management systems and company-wide training from other departments. For comparison, Gen X holds the highest levels of job satisfaction at 6.6
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Unlimited paid time off can also result in comparison between employees , even in companies that pledge that leave is not tracked. Provide training and coaching on the new policies. Supervisors should encourage employees to take leave. An alternative to unlimited paid time off: minimum leave.
Success
JUNE 2, 2023
Just as you would negotiate a salary with comparisons, it is important to highlight data that could benefit the implementation of your idea. This takes a suggestion from potentially sounding like a complaint to an evidenced-based idea for improvement,” she says.
Allwork
JULY 31, 2024
In comparison, only 15% of those jobs will be available to workers with only a high school degree. Inside Higher Ed reports that technological advancements and a shrinking labor force are factors adding to higher levels of education and training requirements for many good-paying jobs. Statista analyzed data from the U.S.
Success
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Any tendencies you have to lean into negative comparisons or envy will dissipate as you choose to focus on those that boost your emotional well-being, Manly says. Doing this regularly helps shed light on platforms that are positive influences versus detrimental.
Success
MAY 10, 2023
By comparison, approximately a year prior, just over 60% of businesses had little to no remote workers. For her, the in-person mandate came from missing human interaction and the necessity of training new employees in person. In fact, the number of in-person-only workplaces is increasing over time. On March 22, 2023, the U.S.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 5, 2024
Problems at London Euston went viral on social media several times this week, challenging the idea that we should let the train take the strain. By comparison, rail commuters can expect to pay £91.30 Train commuters can anticipate monthly expenditures of £821.40, marking a £165 increase compared to the costs borne by drivers.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 22, 2024
In addition, according to The 2024 Workplace Flexibility Trends Report from TechSmith Corporation in partnership with workplace research firm Global Workplace Analytics and Caryatid Workplace Consultancy three quarters of workers have yet to receive any training for the rise of flexible working arrangements.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 4, 2014
All three tracks are interwoven together to direct toward administrative and executive success as business partners through professional development, training and coaching. Comparison Chart for Star Achievement Series® and World Class Assistant™ certification and professional designation courses. Numerous sponsorship opportunities.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 25, 2023
However, the CIPD is also highlighting the opportunities that these new ways of working can present and the crucial role of people professionals in providing training for line managers on how to support hybrid teams and by keeping hybrid working policies and organisational culture under constant review.
Productivityist
MAY 11, 2022
Loretta brings an interesting comparison of human and animal behaviour and how we can train our brains to boost these happy chemicals. It is a pleasure having her on the show once again. I hope you enjoy our latest conversation. I know I did.
Make or Break Moments
APRIL 17, 2010
for comparison, this font size is TWELVE) I couldn’t read a single word. Hey, it was free, it’s Saturday, what else do I have to do with my time? I get to the page where you answer essay questions about yourself and the font is SIZE SIX. I would need to get my magnifing glasses to even begin the process.
Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
I’m also wary of suggesting that, considering all that Ngannou’s been through, surely you can overcome whatever small-by-comparison challenges are in your way, because it feels like a cheaply condescending way to sum up someone’s life. He idolized Mike Tyson, but as a teenager there were no outlets for him to train.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 7, 2016
In these examples, “such as” is preferred over “like” because the word “like” implies comparison while “such as” implies inclusion. In contrast, the sentence “he’s like a fish swimming upstream” provides a clear comparison. Here are two phrases to consider: the answers that so-called geniuses like / such as Newton seem to embody.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 6, 2024
Currently almost half (46 percent) of managers say they haven’t had any training to support employees with their health issues.??Four-in-ten How to support someone undergoing a cancer diagnosis – avoiding emotional language or comparisons with others when supporting an employee talking about a cancer diagnosis.
Make or Break Moments
MAY 3, 2010
Jenni and I looked at each other and thought – okay here is a product with no comparison so you are breaking ground. In the first paragraph it asks the question “What does it taste like?&# The response on the bottle? LIKE NOTHING. It has a name that can’t be pronouced correctly without assistance.
Loosely Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2009
Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Roundup #4, Prescott Style: WordPress Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:13 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging A look at some good posts related to my favorite blogging platform, WordPress. Placing it in the footer worked perfectly tough. some others.
Step It Up VA Coaching
AUGUST 30, 2012
The intangibles—or inner value, are things like your experiences, your background, training, jobs, volunteerism, etc. And for those who have gone through VA or other specialized training, you are now offering very high-level services as a result of that training, so don’t sell yourself short. Stop it now.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 8, 2022
People in the United Arab Emirates were also found to be more enthusiastic about this technology; consumers in the UAE are over five times (43 percent) as likely to feel excited about the prospect of spending time in the metaverse in comparison to consumers in the UK (8 percent).
Make or Break Moments
MAY 11, 2010
Add to that the fact that I hadn’t exercised since Reagan was President – it was a pretty tame routine by all standards of comparison. I have been going and doing my weight training three times a week and the cardio bike thing ever since. No change. No change in the routine. I think I should be afraid; very afraid.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2014
In comparison with a busy office, the emergency room staff fills many roles, such as that of a well-trained receptionist. The central command center is the emergency department, and from there the patients are sent throughout the institution for necessary treatment and care.
Step It Up VA Coaching
JUNE 27, 2013
The intangibles-or inner value, are things like your experiences, your background, training, jobs, volunteerism, etc. And for those who have gone through VA or other specialized training, you are now offering very high-level services as a result of that training, so don’t sell yourself short. Stop it now.
Brilliantly Better
APRIL 29, 2010
Your Brain Is Your Main World Interface Some of you may remember the series of posts in which I made a comparison between a human being and a computer, and I’m talking specifically about how to keep the best version of yourself. Brain Exercises Just like physical exercise, brain training must be performed in a balanced way.
Allwork
JUNE 23, 2022
And these experiences might be something very consumer oriented, like a game or a social experience or a concert, more very business oriented, like a training simulation or a convention or a business meeting in my company. but it’s a B chip implant for the ability to ride train busses, buy things from vending machines, etc.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 25, 2024
The data suggests that graduates and those completing further education are being set up for better success in the AI revolution, with 31 percent expecting access to training through work and 33 percent reskilling independently in the next two years. The announcement in the Spring Budget that the Government is creating a £7.4
Office Dynamics
JUNE 21, 2016
According to research journal “Obesity,” a treadmill desk can not only improve employees’ health, but boost their productivity in comparison to their sedentary counterparts. Here’s how to get started. Keep Work Active.
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