ProAssisting Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Does your Executive Assistant have the superpowers necessary to stand out and get things done? The 29-Hour Work Day will walk you through the 4 superpowers all EAs need to be successfull.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Over the past ten years, data has shown that professionals in demanding careers are likely to marry within their own professions. Shared experiences and challenges associated with these high-demand professions might foster romantic bonds. Your job can say a lot about who you’ll marry, not only in terms of shared professional interests but also in how the demands and characteristics of your job interact with your personal life and relationships.
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Success
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
With the holidays comes an increased number of social gatherings, and it can often become synonymous with heavier drinking patterns for many people. However, studies are showing that younger generations are starting to lean away from alcohol, opting for non-alcoholic drinks, often called “mocktails,” instead. A recent study shows that only 30% of Gen Z drink weekly compared to 58% of baby boomers.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
London is currently experiencing a transformation in its office landscape. According to a recent report published by Bloomberg , investors are pouring money into new construction projects, focusing on upgrading older buildings to meet rising environmental standards and evolving customer demands. An unprecedented 43 projects, amounting to 5.1 million square feet of space, broke ground in London in the six months leading up to September 2023, according to Deloitte survey data cited by Bloomberg
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Success
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Earlier this year, we took to LinkedIn and asked hundreds of professionals the question on everyone’s mind when it comes time for the office Secret Santa: What holiday gifts do people prefer to receive in the workplace? The poll results were loud and clear. While the majority (60%) preferred gift cards or vouchers, people were torn between personalized and practical gifts in a two-way tie for second, and nearly 10% said they’d like to receive food and gourmet treats.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Recent college graduates are facing higher unemployment rates compared to the general population. Traditionally, a college degree was seen as almost a guarantee for employment opportunities. However, post-pandemic data challenges this notion. According to The Washington Post , the unemployment rate for new graduates stood at 4.4 percent — surpassing the overall joblessness rate and nearly doubling the rate for all workers with a college degree.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
More than 50 countries around the world now offer a specialized visa that caters to remote workers, and Peru is the latest country to join the list. The recently introduced digital nomad visa is part of the Peruvian government’s decision to update its existing foreign immigration law to allow remote workers to live and travel within the country for an extended period of time — all while working remotely for a company located outside the country.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Seconded employees – employees temporarily assigned to a different role, organisation, or department – develop more innovative ideas and influence permanent staff to do the same, according to new research from ESMT Berlin and published in the Strategic Management Journal. Despite the motivation to select new ideas, individuals and organisations often still reject or overlook them.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Following Friday’s shock announcement that Open AI’s board had fired both CEO Sam Altman and the company’s co-founder Greg Brockman, Microsoft was quick to announce the two would be joining the company to lead “a new advanced AI research team.” The high-level move bolsters Microsoft’s push to advance in the field of artificial intelligence and capitalize on its existing products that cater to business and workforce demands — including Microsoft 365 and the company’s new generative AI tool: Cop
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
It’s March 2020, very early days of lockdowns and the first catastrophising headlines appear. Is this the death of the office? Is this the death of handshakes? Is this the death of the open plan? I dismissed them at the time in this piece from March the 19th, citing Betteridge’s Law which states: “any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered with the word no”.
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.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The fast advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could dramatically change work culture in the U.K. According to a recent report published by the think tank Autonomy, 28% of the U.K. workforce is predicted to transition to a 32-hour work week by 2033 — due to AI’s growing influence on workflows and productivity. The major change in work scheduling is estimated to be more pronounced in certain areas within the U.K.
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