Practically Perfect PA
JULY 23, 2024
How to craft the perfect email As a Personal Assistant, mastering the art of email communication is paramount. Your ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and efficiently can significantly impact your effectiveness and the satisfaction of those you support. In a recent Virtual Summit session, Tanya [.
Eat Your Career
JULY 22, 2024
The primary purpose of developing a strong professional network is to be able to leverage those relationships in a way that helps you advance your career. While this might sound selfish, I assure you, it’s not. Using your relationships to get ahead is not only perfectly acceptable, it’s expected in the business world. There’s nothing wrong with asking your network to help you out, especially if you’ve already done the same for them.
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Office Dynamics
JULY 22, 2024
Discover the distinct roles of Administrative and Executive Assistants, their unique responsibilities, and how each contributes to business success.
Allwork
JULY 22, 2024
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician and accomplished author, joins us as our esteemed guest. With her extensive expertise in well-being and burnout, Dr. Dalton-Smith has been featured in reputable media outlets such as Fast Company, Psychology Today, CNN, and Health.com. Her bestseller, “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity,” offers valuable insights into the seven types of rest essential f
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
JULY 22, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies constantly seek innovative ways to foster collaboration, boost employee morale and enhance productivity. Since some companies are fully remote in a post-pandemic era, it is even more essential to maintain the feeling of unity and cohesiveness. One approach that has been around for many years is to host a company off-site retreat.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 23, 2024
There are just some smells that mark the seasons, don’t you think? The earthy aroma of crunchy fallen leaves in the autumn. The clear, crisp scent of snow and hot chocolate in the winter, and the sweet fragrance of lilacs in the spring. For me, one of the smells that means summer is fresh mown hay. Just yesterday, I drove past a field near my home with huge rolls of hay waiting in the field.
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Allwork
JULY 25, 2024
Contemporary career-focused attitudes often compromise personal health and well-being, leading to intense burnout. Effective burnout management requires identifying specific types of exhaustion (physical, emotional, mental) and implementing targeted restorative practices. Preventing burnout involves both individual responsibility and proactive organizational support, emphasizing the need for systematic well-being strategies and nuanced rest.
Success
JULY 21, 2024
It’s not your imagination— more men are now married to female breadwinners than in decades past. If you look at a school carpool line, more men are present during hours that would have traditionally been reserved for work. In general, men aren’t working as much as they used to. Based on data from March 2024 , there has been a significant drop in male employment. 96% of men were working full-time or part-time in the 1950s, while 86% of men ages 25–54 are working in 2024.
Workplace Insight
JULY 23, 2024
The introduction of the Flexible Working Act is another sign that the concept of the ‘workplace’ has undergone a significant transformation. These shifts in work patterns, office usage and approach are all having dramatic knock-on impacts when it comes to the future of the physical infrastructure of the nation’s office environments, and the investor communities behind them.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JULY 21, 2024
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie shares tips on leading and managing executive engagements, how to prepare briefs, and more. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.
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
JULY 24, 2024
Upcycling and sustainable furniture manufacturing can mitigate the significant landfill waste and carbon emissions from discarded office furniture. Upcycling old furniture is cost-effective, reduces demand for raw materials, and aligns with the preferences of eco-conscious consumers, especially younger generations. As society continues to emphasize the importance of sustainability, workplace designers must acknowledge their role in the waste cycle and implement innovative solutions to strive tow
Success
JULY 21, 2024
A recent Instagram post of Peter Rabbit by the account Beach4Art received over 2.3 million views. When you first look at the picture it looks like a painting, but when you zoom in, you realize that it’s composed of seashells, rocks and other organic beach materials similar to an optical illusion. The creators of the beach artwork, leva Slare and her husband Dzintars, along with their two teenage children, have been designing impressive beach art for the past four years on the North Devon, UK b
Workplace Insight
JULY 22, 2024
Efforts to bring employees back to the office over the past year have generated high degrees of success, according to the 2024 European Office Occupier Survey from CBRE. According to the research, the proportion of companies reporting average building utilisation of 41-80 percent has risen to 61 percent, up from 48 percent in 2023. Conversely, the proportion of companies reporting lower utilisation has fallen, with only a third of companies reporting utilisation of 40 percent or below, compared
Jennie Lyon
JULY 23, 2024
What I love about running a digital marketing services agency is playing detective. When running an online business, things are not always what they seem. I love working with my team to help business owners determine the REAL reason for their challenges and struggles. You’re here because you feel like something is “off” with your… The post 6 Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Marketing Strategy appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Servi
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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
JULY 24, 2024
Gamification isn’t just about kids and video games anymore; it’s about applying playful elements to encourage positive behaviors. Coworking operators can counteract stagnation by incorporating gamification elements like prizes and badges to encourage member participation and create a vibrant atmosphere. Operators can utilize points, leaderboards, and interactive experiences to motivate coworking space members.
Success
JULY 25, 2024
If you have a business or big career ambitions, you’ll likely desire a coach or mentor at some point throughout the journey. These individuals help you navigate setbacks, challenges, opportunities and even successes. They also become instrumental when that next level of success requires additional support. However, not all coaches are the same. You want someone who’s qualified, but you also need a coach who will be the right mentor for your individual needs.
Workplace Insight
JULY 25, 2024
A number of fundamental issues, including a shortage of high-quality data with which to ‘train’ the technology is threatening the AI ‘boom’, according to a new white paper from the Open Data Institute. The paper Building a better future with data and AI is based on research carried out by the Institute in the first half of 2024. It claims to identify significant weaknesses in the UK’s technological infrastructure that threaten the predicted potential gains – for people, society, and the ec
C-Suite Assistants
JULY 26, 2024
How important is emotional intelligence for executive assistants and their employers? Very. When an executive assistant (EA) is emotionally intelligent, they can reliably “read the room”, handle sensitive information and make decisions in the executive’s best interests. This reliability helps form a deep trust, which makes the EA an indispensable partner.
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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.
Allwork
JULY 26, 2024
Work&Share Opens a Second Location in Sofia, Bulgaria. The cutting-edge building will be available for clients in August 2024. “If you’re not moving forward, you are moving backward,” states a popular business quote. This emphasizes that one cannot rest on their laurels but should always be hungry for more. The quote highlights that standing still allows competitors to eventually catch up and surpass you.
Success
JULY 24, 2024
Who’s your BFF? When you were a teenager, it was probably easy to name at least one or two. You may have even prioritized your friends over your family and spent all your time with them. But in adulthood, it might be more difficult to discern which friends you can rely on and figure out how to carve out enough time in your busy life to enjoy and maintain adult friendships.
Workplace Insight
JULY 25, 2024
There has been a recent significant shift in working habits and preferences among employees in the post-pandemic landscape, according to the fourth Commuter Census from Mobilityways. One of the most prominent findings from the report is the pronounced decline in both the practice of and preference for remote work. The survey of 10,325 participants suggests that 40 percent of people no longer engage in any form of remote work, despite a mere 15 percent of employees expressing a preference for thi
C-Suite Assistants
JULY 26, 2024
Behind every successful executive is an executive assistant (EA) rock star. They handle the more mundane tasks of running a business and ensure that everything runs smoothly. The stronger the CEO and executive assistant partnership, the more streamlined the work becomes and the more productive the executive can be. This greatly affects the success of the entire organization.
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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
JULY 23, 2024
Despite a temporary dip in resignation rates, nearly 50% of workers in 2024 are considering quitting their jobs, suggesting the Great Resignation may not yet be over. Remote working is projected to become more prevalent by 2026, representing a significant shift away from traditional office-based work environments. The pervasive influence of technology, including AI and social media, along with the pressures of a shareholder-driven economy, is causing people to seek a slower, more intentional way
Success
JULY 20, 2024
I’ve lived in cities as large as London and as small as Asheville, North Carolina (the latter of which packs a punch of flavor that hits harder than many major cities twice its size). Suffice it to say, I would have never anticipated landing in a tiny college town in the cornfields, but I’m only an hour from the Second City, and Chicago enthralls me every time I hop on the Metra and ride into the city.
Productivityist
JULY 24, 2024
In this episode, I chat with Khe Hy about our personal journeys in productivity and how our mindsets and habits have evolved over time. We emphasize the importance of finding personalized systems that accommodate various tasks and projects, providing a sense of control and organization. Khe also shares his unique experiences in the music industry, highlighting the tension between pursuing fame and authenticity.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2024
A new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, in collaboration with Canva, claims to have uncovered the significant challenges organisations face when it comes to fostering creativity within the workplace. Despite the widespread belief in the importance of creativity, many organisations are struggling to create environments that nurture and encourage innovative thinking.
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!
Allwork
JULY 21, 2024
A culture of optimism can lead to a thriving and successful organization, and the design of the workplace offers the platform to create that culture. Optimism in the workplace can be fostered through human-centered design focusing on employee well-being, process support, and social connectivity, with elements like adaptable workspaces, biophilic design, and advanced technology.
Success
JULY 23, 2024
My son wanted me to buy him something. I said no. As preteens do, he said something bratty like, “Why would it matter to you? It’s dad’s money, anyway.” Instead of allowing my boiling blood pressure to show, I used my skills as a successful small business owner to ask a few clarifying questions first: Why do you think it’s dad’s money? “Because he goes to work.
All Things Admin
JULY 24, 2024
Creating a strong professional portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills, experiences, and unique attributes as an administrative professional. There are a lot of elements that can be included in a professional portfolio. I always encourage admins to start with what they have available. I always encourage admins to start with what they have available.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2024
The rising costs of welfare and the country’s increasing dependency on immigration have become significant concerns, prompting a call for reform from a prominent government health adviser. Alan Milburn, a former health secretary, has emphasised the need for individuals with long-term illnesses and others stuck in a cycle of long term unemployment to actively seek employment.
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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