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The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant

The Assistant Room

Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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UN Forecasts Global Economic Growth Will Hold Steady At 2.8% In 2025

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Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, held back by the top two economies, the U.S. and China, according to a United Nations report released on Thursday. The World Economic Situation and Prospects report said that “positive but somewhat slower growth forecasts for China and the United States” will be complemented by modest recoveries in the European Union, Japan, and Britain and robust performance in some large developing economies, notabl

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The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant

The Assistant Room

Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Job Cuts Sweep Europe, Leaving Tens Of Thousands Without Work

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Difficult economic conditions and persistently weak demand for many products have forced companies across Europe to freeze hiring or cut jobs. The wave of layoffs sweeping across industries in Europe ranging from banking and car manufacturing to retail and aerospace shows the growing challenges the global workforce faces in a slowing economy. The labor market will likely become more volatile, with a growing divide between low-skilled workers facing job losses and those who can adapt to new tec

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Could Brain Monitoring Be the Next Workplace Trend?

Success

The last decade has seen a seismic shift in how we work. Artificial intelligence , remote work and digital collaboration tools have redefined the professional landscape, migrating much of our work to being performed online and revolutionizing the way we engage with our careers. Recent scientific developments are now bringing forward a new prospect of growth: the integration of brain monitoring and neurotechnology into the workplace.

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The Sustainable Design Forum returns

Workplace Insight

The Sustainable Design Forum – a one-day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London for its third year on Thursday 25th April 2025. With a focus on People and Planet, this years event has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. The doyenne of inclusive design, HOKs Kay Sargent, has chosen the Forum to be the venue for the launch of her new book and research on Neuro-inclusion.

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Why The Hybrid Work Model Can Be the Best Option for Executive Assistants and Employers

C-Suite Assistants

The hybrid workplace isn’t new. Flexible work arrangements date back at least to the 1960s. Even so, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the adoption of remote working technologies, and four years later, more than half of employees are working in a hybrid environment. Knowledge workers such as executive assistants (EAs), who spend much time on computer-related tasks can benefit greatly from this arrangement, as can employers.

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Episode 580: Michael Hyatt Talks About Productivity, Focus, and the Power of Saying No

Productivityist

This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership expert, shares insights from his book Free to Focus. Together, we explore what it truly means to be productive and how to focus on what really matters. Michael emphasizes that productivity isn’t about doing moreit’s about doing the right things.

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U.S. Job Growth Surges In December As Wages Rise

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U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday also showed a decline last month in the number of people who have permanently lost their jobs and a shortening in the median duration of unemployment.

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Canada’s Job Growth Beats Expectations, Boosted By Full-Time Work

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Canada’s economy added nearly four times the number of jobs forecasted for December and reached its highest number in almost two years, shrinking bets for a rate cut later this month though one is still expected by the majority of economists. The economy added a net 90,900 jobs last month, with almost two-thirds coming from full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.