ProAssisting Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Your journey as an executive assistant transcends the conventional administrative role, transforming into a strategic business partnership. Evolving into an indispensable ally to your executive requires a blend of skills, dedication, and a proactive approach. Let's delve into how you can become a true business partner while excelling as an executive assistant in a remote setting.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 16, 2024
10 essential tips using Google Workplace In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, productivity is crucial to personal and professional success. Individuals and teams often use productivity tools to stay organised, collaborate effectively, and streamline workflows. Google Workplace, formerly known as G Suite, is a suite of [.
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Allwork
JANUARY 24, 2024
Commuting offers potential benefits such as a liminal space for mental transition, positive impacts on well-being through exercise and sunlight, and boundary setting between work and personal life. Workplaces can enhance the commuting experience by creating attractive office environments with advanced technology, collaborative culture, and design for future flexibility to meet the evolving needs of employees.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 22, 2024
In our pursuit of effective time management, we often forget one crucial factor: the relative value of time. Not all hours are created equal. An hour on a Monday morning, when you’re fresh from a restful weekend, holds different potential than an hour late on a Friday night, after a taxing week of work. Understanding this can be transformative in how we approach tasks, productivity, and rest.
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.
Success
JANUARY 5, 2024
You’ve probably been told you should set goals in life—from financial and career to personal. But why is it important to set realistic goals and what do you get from it? In this article, we take a closer look at the importance of setting goals and how you can benefit from having realistic ones. We also offer some tips for keeping yourself accountable as you work toward achieving your dreams.
Allwork
JANUARY 25, 2024
The traditional five-day grind may need a shake-up; extensive studies reveal that long hours do not equate to better output. Dr. Dale Whelehan advocates for the 180-100 approach to work, in which employees deliver full productivity (100%) in less time (80%) without a reduction in pay. The four-day week conserves individuals’ time and mental bandwidth, all while fueling organizations’ need for creativity and resilience.
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Eat Your Career
JANUARY 8, 2024
In the professional world, navigating unrealistic expectations is a common challenge. Often, we encounter demands for immediate results or exceptional quality that doesn’t match the available resources. While it’s our duty to clarify and push back on such expectations, we may face situations where that impossibly high bar is simply non-negotiable.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 25, 2024
Managing Your Manager: Understanding Their Preferences, Priorities, and Pet Peeves As an Assistant, managing your manager can sometimes be a challenging task. In a recent Virtual Summit, Podcast Host and Founder of The Linchpin Assistant, Liz Van Vliet, shared the three P's - Preferences, Priorities, and [.
Allwork
JANUARY 8, 2024
While being nervous about the future of AI is reasonable, workers would get much more mileage out of accepting AI’s place in the workforce and taking steps to familiarize themselves with the technology. Unfortunately, accepting a three-day workweek would almost certainly be accompanied by widespread job loss. Rather than fighting against the inevitable, workers need to familiarize themselves with AI and the tools they have access to in order to better prepare for a more AI-reliant future.
Success
JANUARY 17, 2024
Unlike with previous generations, students today are learning early on how to collaborate with emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to shape the world they want to live in as adults. Many teachers are also embracing AI, especially when it means they can be more efficient and effective at their jobs. AI enables teachers to streamline administrative tasks, drive efficiency and fill gaps where they need a little help, such as adapting lessons to individual learning needs in a classroom
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.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 30, 2024
Master the art of crafting a standout Executive Assistant resume with our comprehensive guide and examples.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 16, 2024
Hey there, awesome entrepreneurs! Ready to sprinkle some extra pizzazz into your home business? We’re not just talking about a little bit of fun; we’re diving into a whirlpool of laughter, creativity, and joy! Running a fun home business is like hosting a party where everyone’s invited – especially success. So, grab your party hat, and let’s jazz up your work life with these fabulous five tips!
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 29, 2024
We all want to be good at what we do. But sometimes, the goal of excellence goes too far…and becomes perfection. Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. I definitely think (and know from personal experience) that striving for “perfection” can be a motivating force. But it can also lead to Perfection Paralysis: a state where the fear of not being perfect hinders our ability to get things done.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 18, 2024
Getting started with Microsoft Teams for Assistants Are you new to Microsoft Teams and eager to explore its full potential? Whether you are an individual user or part of an organisation, Microsoft Teams offers a powerful platform for collaboration, communication, and productivity. In this article, we [.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
Allwork
JANUARY 29, 2024
Getting to know your personality better using the “Big 5” personality traits can be beneficial to find the most suited workspace environment. If you’re conscientious, you can easily work from home or in a third space – workspaces that aren’t the office or home. Certain personality types flourish more easily in shared spaces than others. Workers have two wildly different workspace environments to choose from nowadays.
Success
JANUARY 3, 2024
When there’s a lot going on, most people rely on the classic time management strategy of creating a list and checking off tasks. While a conventional to-do list is an excellent way to keep track of items that need to be completed, it generally doesn’t automatically help you decide which task to do first. To help you establish priorities and tackle your most important work first, consider using a time management chart or matrix, a productivity tool that helps you organize tasks across four quadra
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 18, 2024
Discover essential tips for administrative assistants on handling unexpected travel disruptions, ensuring smooth business trips for executives.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 24, 2024
Embarking on the WordPress path can feel like setting out on an exciting journey through the digital world. It’s a path paved with endless possibilities, tailored to fit every business need and aspiration. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a tech-savvy business owner, or somewhere in between, understanding the nuances of WordPress is key to unlocking the full potential of your online presence.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 16, 2024
The quest for indispensability at work often leads to a paradoxical professional dead-end. It’s a widespread misconception that being indispensable makes your position secure. However, the harsh truth is that everyone is replaceable. While it’s important to be a valuable asset to your team and organization, aiming for indispensability can actually be counterproductive.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 21, 2024
London’s office market continues to adapt to evolving workforce demands. The normalisation of hybrid and flexible working since the pandemic remains the biggest cultural shift that the office sector has witnessed in decades. In addition to the rise in demand for quality-as-a-must in 2023, collaboration, culture, and connectivity will lead the charge for office space trends in the year ahead.
Allwork
JANUARY 2, 2024
The growing disconnect between C-suite executives and HR teams is a multifaceted issue that has been highlighted in Lattice’s 2024 State of People Strategy Report. While 83% of HR professionals believe they can significantly impact overall company productivity, only 61% of C-suite executives recognize this. The disconnect between the C-suite and HR is driven by a combination of confidence gaps, misaligned perceptions of HR’s strategic value, and a lack of recognition from the C-suite
Success
JANUARY 23, 2024
Let’s face it: Technology can be your best asset or your biggest source of frustration. Tech changes fast, and it feels like there’s a new tool that you need to be using every day now. Done right, today’s technology can significantly increase your productivity, help you hit your goals and increase your income. Done wrong, you could spend years learning tools that ultimately don’t help you accomplish your goals.
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New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 4, 2024
Master email communication with Office Dynamics' guide for executive assistants: Enhance clarity, professionalism, and efficiency.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 10, 2024
Today, let’s dive into something a bit unconventional yet incredibly effective – adult coloring for creativity. Yes, you read that right! The simple act of coloring, which we often associate with childhood, holds immense potential for us as home business owners. Why Adult Coloring? In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, creativity isn’t just an asset; it’s a necessity.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 30, 2024
The science of confidence: A four-step framework for personal growth Confidence is a powerful attribute everyone is born with, but as we grow, our self-assurance tends to diminish due to various factors. Understanding the brain science behind confidence is vital to reclaiming and cultivating it in [.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2024
There have been many experiments over the years that expose the darker aspects of human nature. One of the most telling of these was carried out by two American researchers called John Darley and Bibb Latane in 1968. The two men’s work was partly inspired by a notorious 1964 murder in which a woman called Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in public.
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.
Allwork
JANUARY 30, 2024
Investors are increasingly considering the clarity and employee acceptance of work-from-home policies as indicators of a company’s operational efficiency and cultural solidity, factors integral to long-term business valuation. Clear, adaptable WFH policies contribute significantly to internal team alignment, productivity, and overall company culture, enhancing employee satisfaction and attracting talent aligned with modern work expectations.
Success
JANUARY 11, 2024
2023 has been a year of disruptive technology. ChatGPT strolled into the public eye and companies scrambled to get their best AI business tools out to a market eager to learn how to use AI to make business operations more efficient. This year, I emerged out of a communication studies graduate program where I was researching human-machine communication in the world of industry, and somehow, digital marketing was where I landed.
Karen Vivarelli
JANUARY 11, 2024
Hey VA! Need help with what to post on social media? 30 Content Ideas for VAs You’re in luck! Take these ideas and craft your own captions on your social media platforms. I hope these ideas give you some inspiration to start posting regularly so that you can showcase your expertise and VA-awesomeness to your ideal clients. Scroll to the bottom to download your list of 30 social media content ideas.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 30, 2024
A cluttered desk, a flashing screen filled with double bookings, and a clock ticking away the minutes of your sanity. This was the daily reality for a vibrant, passionate life coach (let’s keep her name my little secret) before she embraced the magic of a tiny tech stack. But how does one turn the tides of time with just a couple of tech tools? Buckle up, because you’re about to find out!
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
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