Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 22, 2024
Trusting Your Intuition as an Assistant How often have you heard the phrase 'trust your intuition' or, more simply, 'go with your gut'? It's something I've heard a lot over the years, particularly when it comes to decision-making and finding the confidence to voice my opinion. [.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 6, 2024
The thought might have crossed your mind as you sip your morning coffee: Will AI take over virtual service provider jobs? As someone who’s built a career around providing online services—whether as a virtual assistant, a remote team member, or in another support role—this is a valid concern. With AI technology advancing at warp speed, it’s natural to wonder if our digital sidekick is poised to become our replacement.
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Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 27, 2024
You know that feeling when you find out about something new and it’s like a lightbulb goes off in your head? You start imagining all the ways it could change your life, your work, your Saturday morning routines—you name it. Well, that’s exactly what AI is doing for us right now. Except here’s the thing: we’re only just getting started. AI is like this giant treasure chest of possibilities, and we’ve barely scratched the surface.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 27, 2024
Building an Internal Network for Assistants: A Comprehensive Guide Building an internal network for Assistants within your organisation can be an absolute game-changer for you, your career and the growth of those Assistants around you. An internal network provides a platform for professional development, collaboration, and [.
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
AUGUST 19, 2024
A significant amount of time is wasted in the hybrid workplace as employees struggle to effectively collaborate due to the lack of visibility into who’s in the office, workspace availability, and event scheduling, resulting in a drain on productivity. Many employees are resistant to a return to the office, with statistics showing dissatisfaction due to the perceived cost and effort of going to the office, especially among younger generations like millennials and Gen Z, who prioritize work-
Allwork
AUGUST 21, 2024
The conventional RTO stance misses the mark, and hence buy-in from employees, because it’s overlooking the real issues. The benefits of coming together, live and in person are quantifiable and palpable — and here’s the important part: those benefits are not for business bottom lines and productivity measurements. C-Suite must offer compelling and honest reasons for RTO that resonate with employees.
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Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dealing with emotions at work is a common concern for many professionals. After all, if you’re invested in your work and care about doing a good job, it’s only natural to get emotional from time to time. However, as we know, emotions can also be dangerous. They can cloud our logical thinking and cause us to behave in irrational ways, which can ultimately damage our professional standing.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 1, 2024
Running a virtual services business is all about juggling a million tasks while trying not to drop the ball—or your sanity. Whether it’s drafting content, managing client communications, or expanding my service offerings, there’s always something demanding my attention. Enter ChatGPT for virtual assistants, my not-so-secret weapon that helps me reclaim precious hours.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 15, 2024
Briefing Your Executive Being an Assistant comes with a wide array of responsibilities, but one of the most crucial tasks is ensuring your leader is fully prepared for any situation. Whether it's a high-stakes meeting, an important trip, or a one-on-one with direct reports, your job [.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 7, 2024
As the founder and CEO of Office Dynamics, my journey has allowed me to connect with an incredible array of administrative and executive assistants from varying industries and walks of life. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations, exchanged numerous ideas, and gleaned insights into the challenges and triumphs that define your roles.
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.
Allwork
AUGUST 19, 2024
ChatGPT users are more likely to negotiate higher salaries and receive more interview requests than those who don’t use AI tools. Younger job seekers lead in using AI tools for job applications, with 24% of 18-24 and 25% of 35-44-year-olds using ChatGPT. Even though the quality of AI content is typically perceived as good quality, career strategists still highly recommend that AI should be used to improve — not to replace — personal experience and insights in job applications.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to add them to the grocery list?” it asks. As you step outside and unlock the car, your glasses issue a reminder.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 19, 2024
It’s no secret that the professional world is extremely competitive. Everyone wants to stand out in a positive way, and that can be hard in a crowded marketplace. If you want to make a name for yourself, you have to take intentional steps to do a little bit more than the average person—and that’s where professional certifications come in. If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know that I’m a big believer in the power of professional credentials, specifically certification programs.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 19, 2024
There’s a lot to be said for not being slaves to the clock and the screen. Ironically, the way we measure time has its roots in a famous instance of daydreaming. The story goes that in 1583 a young student at the University of Pisa called Galileo Galilei was daydreaming in the pews while his fellow students were dutifully reciting their prayers. He noticed that one of the altar lamps was swaying back and forth and even as its energy dissipated, the arc of each swing slowed so that each took the
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Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 20, 2024
How to Ask for More Responsibility So, you're an Assistant and ready for a bigger challenge. Fantastic! It's time to step up and show your Executive or manager that you're ready to take on more. Here's a guide to help you put together a solid proposal and [.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 9, 2024
Conflict resolution tactics to aid administrative professionals in their influence on a positive, productive workplace culture.
Allwork
AUGUST 26, 2024
High interest rates, costly essentials, and a slowed job market have led to significant economic anxiety among Americans, with a large majority still worrying about a recession. Although experts say a recession is likely not on the horizon, there are ways to prepare for a financial downturn. To prepare for financial uncertainty, individuals should build emergency savings, focus on job security, and follow this professional advice.
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
From viral social media reels to awards crowning the best remote getaways and luxury retreats, travel is far from a fading trend. As someone who travels quite often as a journalist, the idea of getting away has changed for me over the years. It has become more than just a way to share the best tips with readers or to find the best location and music in hopes to go viral.
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Eat Your Career
AUGUST 12, 2024
When it comes to job satisfaction and career fulfillment , it’s only natural to have periods of highs and lows. No matter how much you love what you do, feeling unhappy at work is something almost everyone can relate to. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another. Sometimes it passes quickly, and sometimes, it sticks around. When you’re feeling unhappy at work, the most important tip I can provide is this: Don’t make any sudden movements.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 22, 2024
The United Kingdom’s commercial property market is showing signs of a quicker recovery than the rest of Europe, following a challenging two-year period marked by high interest rates and the ongoing re-evaluation of the role offices. According to the Green Street Index, the office market continues to be the most sluggish sector. The latest data suggests that both deal volumes and property values in the UK have seen an increase in the first half of 2024.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Assistant’s Role in Driving Focused Meetings Meetings, whether in-person or virtual, are the lifeblood of corporate communication. As an Assistant, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that your Executive's time is spent in a manner that is both effective and efficient. In this article, [.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 20, 2024
Discover thoughtful gift ideas for administrative assistants that go beyond the usual.
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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!
Allwork
AUGUST 21, 2024
Deepfake technology poses severe risks to businesses through financial fraud and reputational damage. Organizations need to focus on enhancing cybersecurity, educating employees, and advocating for stronger legal regulations to counter deepfake threats. Despite its dangers, deepfake technology also offers beneficial applications, such as improving accessibility and training simulations.
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research further tracked the phenomenon.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 5, 2024
So, you didn’t get the job. Bummer! But it’s happened to everyone at some point. In the midst of disappointment, it’s only natural to ask, “Why?” Here are just some of the possibilities: They didn’t like you. They had an unconscious (or conscious) bias against people like you. The CEO’s nephew wanted the job. The budget for the position was cut and no one was hired.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 6, 2024
In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how do you encourage people to spend more time in the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss the answers to this, one of the most vexed questions of recent years.
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!
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 13, 2024
Boost Your Productivity with the ABCDE Method If you're looking to supercharge your productivity and make a significant impact in your role, the ABCDE method is a great tool. This simple yet powerful technique will help you prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. [.
Productivityist
AUGUST 28, 2024
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Carl Pullein back to discuss various time management and prioritization strategies. We dive into the Ivy Lee method, GTD (Getting Things Done), and the 5 AM Club, focusing on how busy professionals can effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks. Carl and I emphasize the importance of balancing work, personal projects, and administrative tasks to achieve a sustainable and productive lifestyle.
Allwork
AUGUST 12, 2024
Research shows that employees who make poor dietary choices are 66% more likely to be less productive than their health-conscious colleagues. Due to the correlation between vital nutrients and optimal brain function, healthy eating habits are associated with enhanced alertness, focus, and productivity at work. Implementing robust workplace nutrition initiatives is a wise investment that promises returns in improved employee health, increased organizational productivity, enhanced job satisfaction
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
The transition from summer to fall is tough on families with kids. From waking up earlier to the return of homework, the hustle of a new back-to-school routine can be an exciting but also tiring time. Here are nine back-to-school tips for parents that will make the transition to the classroom more successful. Back-to-school tips for parents: Transition sleep habits During the summer, the whole family is on a more relaxed schedule.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
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