C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You may feel overwhelmed if you need to hire an executive assistant (EA) for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a Chief Operating Officer (COO). After all, these top company executives have many responsibilities, and finding someone to assist them is undoubtedly an arduous task, right? If you’re creating a list of required and preferred skills for a job description, this article is for you.

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Jennie Lyon

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As they prepare for holiday promotions, my clients ask, “How can I stand out from the competition during the holidays?” If you’re wondering how to outshine your competition, this is for you! I get asked about being competitive all year, but the answers are slightly different now. Holiday promotions have a different energy and strategy,… The post Stand Out This Holiday Season: Proven Strategies to Outshine Your Competition appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virt

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Karen Vivarelli

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a small business owner there are so many different tasks you have to get done. And let’s be honest, there are some tasks that we all dislike doing, aren’t skilled at or simply just don’t have time for. It’s time to stop working crazy hours just to get the bare minimum done. Be smart with your time and outsource some tasks so that you can get back to doing what you love.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the CEO at MindMed. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jessie talks about what she learned working for a grammy winning cellist, the value of an EA coach and community, staying motivated while working remotely, working in a field you’re passionate about, and more!

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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.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There’s no such thing as a bullet-proof job. Few moments in life are as gut-wrenching as being called into your boss’s office only to hear the dreaded words, “We have to let you go.” In 2007, I found myself in that exact position. As a real estate paralegal at a title company, I thought my job was untouchable. After all, houses are always being bought and sold, right?

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

HR strategist Nirit Cohen joined the Allwork.Space Future of Work podcast to discuss the shift towards flexible work models and personal fulfillment, as people redefine success beyond traditional work hours and locations. Cohen envisions a future of work where lifelong learning is essential, with organizations adapting to a fluid workforce through varied employment structures.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Discover how confidence drives career growth, with strategies to boost your self-assurance and leadership skills in the workplace.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

At a time when digital content creators have become a major source of information for people, a new UNESCO survey suggests that 62 percent do not carry out any sort of rigorous fact-checking of information prior to sharing it. As well as demonstrating that fact-checking is rare, the survey finds that content creators have difficulty with determining the best criteria for assessing the credibility of information they find online.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite the success of hybrid and remote models, many CEOs continue to push for in-office work. Companies like Amazon risk losing top talent and innovation by enforcing strict return-to-office mandates. Flexibility in work arrangements is critical for retention, especially for women in leadership roles. CEOs are stuck in the dark ages. This statement can apply to many areas, but here it’s about their stubborn push to bring people back to the office, even though it’s clear that neither employees

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Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We’ve likely all been there. Overflowing inboxes at work, household chores piling up at home or overbooked social calendars can make you feel drained, overwhelmed and exhausted. Burnout affects so many of us. A survey by Indeed found burnout on the rise, with over half (52%) of respondents feeling symptoms. Similarly, a May 2024 Research Series found almost half (44%) of respondents suffered from burnout, while the 2023 Work in America Survey indicated 57% experienced negative impacts associated

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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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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I catch up with Jeff Sanders , author of The Free Time Formula and The 5AM Miracle. Jeff reflects on his journey since our original conversation, discussing how life has evolved for him after becoming a father and navigating the challenges of the pandemic. We revisit some of the core concepts of The Free Time Formula while diving into updates on how Jeff’s approach to productivity and intentionality has shifted in recent years.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The London office market is demonstrating strong signs of recovery, with declining vacancy rates and robust demand for high-quality spaces. Both occupier and investor activity surged in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting renewed confidence in the capital’s commercial real estate sector. Despite challenges posed by elevated supply levels, the market’s recovery trajectory points to a potential upswing in rents and investment activity heading into 2025, driven by stabilising vacancy rates

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The gig economy is reshaping professional success, with nearly half the global workforce expected to be involved by 2025, requiring effective strategies for thriving in project-based roles. Building a strong personal brand and managing finances carefully are essential for freelancers to secure consistent work and ensure long-term stability. Diversifying income streams, maintaining client relationships, and continuously learning are key to thriving in the gig economy.

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Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Is work taking over your personal life? Or do you constantly deal with personal thoughts, tasks and interruptions while you work? If you are one of the lucky ones to answer “no” to these questions, you may have already achieved the Holy Grail of the 21st century—“ work-life balance.” In a world where employees are increasingly reporting burnout , mental health concerns and dissatisfaction with their work, this type of balance just might be the secret to lasting happiness.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I catch up with Jeff Sanders , author of The Free Time Formula and The 5AM Miracle. Jeff reflects on his journey since our original conversation, discussing how life has evolved for him after becoming a father and navigating the challenges of the pandemic. We revisit some of the core concepts of The Free Time Formula while diving into updates on how Jeff’s approach to productivity and intentionality has shifted in recent years.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a milestone moment for artificial intelligence, bringing what was once a niche technology firmly into the mainstream. Suddenly, AI and especially Generative AI, wasn’t just the prerogative of data scientists and tech developers. It was a feature in everyday conversations, a presence in business strategies, and a catalyst for innovation across industries.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Vibushan Thirukumar, co-founder of Oru, emphasizes the importance of team culture and investing in people as key to the company’s growth. Oru combines coworking, wellness, and hospitality, offering a holistic, community-focused approach to operations. Thirukumar encourages new operators to embrace uncertainty and organic growth, learning from challenges along the way.

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Success

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Giving Tuesday is coming up, and it’s time for nonprofits to start reaching out to request donations. But after a strenuous election season during which donors have been giving left and right, are people ready to respond to more solicitations? And what can nonprofits do to make sure they meet their income needs for the end of the year? Several experts have weighed in to discuss the current environment and how nonprofits can thrive this year.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Dr. Mithu Storoni , author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work , joins me to dive into the science of productivity. Mithu’s expertise as a neuro-ophthalmologist and her work in pupillometry bring a unique perspective to productivity, blending neuroscience with actionable strategies for optimizing performance. In this conversation, we explore the interplay between rhythms, creativity, focus, and energy.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Those who attended the last Workplace Trends conference will recall that regular contributor Paige Hodsman (Saint-Gobain Ecophon) and the organisers are conducting research into why some women or men are not always heard in their workplace. They are now reaching out to more people to complete a 10 to 15 minute survey to inform this pertinent research.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A new report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reveals that more than 10% of South Korea’s workforce has been replaced by robots, as the country continues to lead the world in robotic automation. South Korea has 1,012 robots per 10,000 employees, a figure that has grown by 5% annually since 2018. Globally, the use of robots is on the rise, with Singapore following South Korea in robotic density, having 770 robots per 10,000 employees.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Breakthrough or burden? AI’s growing role in cutting costs and streamlining operations in the workplace proves a mixed bag—ushering in wins for some and losses for others. In key sectors like sales and software engineering, data shows that “Current generative AI and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60-70% of employees’ time today.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Dr. Mithu Storoni , author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work , joins me to dive into the science of productivity. Mithu’s expertise as a neuro-ophthalmologist and her work in pupillometry bring a unique perspective to productivity, blending neuroscience with actionable strategies for optimizing performance. In this conversation, we explore the interplay between rhythms, creativity, focus, and energy.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A new report from consulting firm Bain & Company underscores the rising importance of older workers as global populations age and labour markets face growing talent shortages. The study focuses on the demographic of employees aged 50 and above, whose experience, stability, and institutional knowledge make them invaluable assets to businesses. It reveals that while older workers often demonstrate adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a strong work ethic, organisations frequently overlo

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

J apan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans to advocate for substantial wage hikes during the upcoming labor negotiations. Reuters reports that this initiative, highlighted at a recent three-party meeting between the government, businesses, and union leaders, positions wage increases as a central public policy goal in response to escalating welfare spending needs and rising prices.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

After nine years of divisive election rhetoric, many families are hanging by a thread as we head into the 2024 holiday season. Regardless of which side of the political aisle you are on, we can all agree that over the last decade, politics have taken a new direction. Who you vote for has become synonymous with what you value—and even with who you are as a person.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Are your employees producing higher quality products and services than last year, or are they stagnant? Your organization could benefit from total quality management (TQM) if you aren’t seeing positive growth. What’s that? Total quality management (TQM) is an organization-wide system where staff members commit to continually improving processes and boosting customer satisfaction.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

More than a third of office employees (37 percent) feel their work ethic has improved over the past 12 months, according to a new study. This is particularly apparent among younger people such as those belonging to so-called Gen Z, as the figure rises to more than half of those aged 18-24 (55 percent) and 25-34 (57 percent). One in five (22 percent) suggest they ‘always go above and beyond’, with the same number saying that they will ‘do whatever needs to be done to deliver’.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Teams that will allow users to clone their voices for real-time interpretation in multiple languages. Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, the “Interpreter” tool will let users simulate their own voice while speaking in up to nine languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French, starting in early 2025.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Goal setting is broken, and Caroline Miller wants to fix it. The author of Getting Grit and Creating Your Best Life , Miller says the problem is that too much of goal setting is based on anecdote-based “magic,” as she calls it, when there is science to back up a more productive way to set, pursue and achieve relevant goals. Her latest book, Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life , has been nominated for the Next Big Idea Club.

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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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