Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The role of an Executive Assistant is more dynamic than ever, offering growth opportunities in leadership, project management, and strategic planning.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As a career coach, I frequently tell people that stretch opportunities are your best ally for career advancement. If you’re looking to accelerate your professional development, hands-on experience is the most effective way to quickly build new skills while also enjoying the additional benefits of on-the-job learning. What Are Stretch Opportunities? Stretch opportunities are assignments or projects that go beyond your current skills or experience level and challenge you to develop new capabilitie

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Allwork

OCTOBER 22, 2024

There’s a significant gap between the widespread adoption of AI tools by corporate leadership and the awareness and comfort level of employees, with only 33% recognizing AI integration in their roles. Effective AI adoption requires clearly communicated integration plans, established guidelines for use, and role-aligned training, as many employees lack guidance and training, leading to discomfort and underutilization.

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Success

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The best career advice I’ve ever gotten is also the worst—to find a new opportunity, just “ use your connections.” We’ve probably all heard a version of this at one point or another; it’s a go-to for a reason. For some people, it really is as easy as reaching out to a few close friends or family—and boom, they have a new job. Unfortunately, I’ve never been one of those people.

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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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I speak with 3 graduates of the Nova Chief of Staff Certification course – Leah Mlitchin Carson, Mallory Zier, and Jess Pigot. The group talks about problems the course helped them solve, the biggest takeaways, and what it was like working with Maggie Olson as they navigated the course. CONNECT WITH LEAH, MALLORY, and JESS Leah on LinkedIn Mallory on LinkedIn Jess on LinkedIn ABOUT LEAH Leah Miltchin Carson is a career administrative professional

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. The part-time office offers companies the ability to rent office spaces on a part-time basis—often for just one to three days a week— whilst opening a unique opportunity for occupiers, landlords, operators, and investors.

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Success

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, the education sector is no exception. With the rise of AI applications in higher education , institutions are finding new ways to enhance student success, improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes. However, as AI-driven tools take center stage, the role of leadership and the need for human connection remain critical.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by Yemado , a foremost teacher of Boabom in North America. Boabom is a Tibetan system that combines relaxation, meditation, and self-defense, offering a unique way to balance body and mind. During our conversation, Yemado shares his insights into the practice and why it’s ideal for people looking for non-competitive physical activity that also provides mental clarity.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Sick days have surged by 41 percent over the past three years as employers continue to struggle with declining levels of productivity. The latest Hiring Trends Index by Totaljobs , surveying 1000 UK HR decision-makers, highlights how this rise in absenteeism is perpetuating a cycle of poor business performance affecting both employers and employees.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with Paradox to implement AI-driven hiring across its restaurants. The initiative introduces a virtual assistant, “Ava Cado,” to streamline the recruitment process, potentially reducing hiring time by up to 75%, according to Chipotle’s press release. “Paradox is currently being introduced in a phased approach across more than 3,500 restaurant locations, with plans for completion this month.

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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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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche or authentic halal chicken over rice with the works. But you might also find that that food truck is owned or operated by an immigrant.

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Jennie Lyon

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We are in Q4, and I know you are focused on hitting your end-of-year goals and maximizing what could be the most lucrative time of year for your business. To do that, you need to take a step back and examine how everything is converting currently so you know what to improve. But… how do… The post Troubleshoot Your Sales Funnel Like a Pro (and Figure Out What’s Holding Your Business Back) appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Manchester has become the first UK city outside of London to join the European Union’s CommuniCity initiative, a programme designed to empower local people and organisations in developing innovative solutions to social challenges. As the second UK city to participate (following London), Manchester is now part of this three-year initiative led by Horizon Europe, the EU’s primary funding programme for research and innovation.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

Organizations adopting hybrid and remote work models must balance providing flexibility with maintaining a cohesive company culture to attract talent and ensure unity among employees. Building a culture of trust and ensuring consistent and clear communication are key in hybrid environments to prevent misunderstandings and ensure everyone feels connected to the organization’s goals.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether you’re spending time with family or gathering around a bonfire with friends, fall has something special for everyone. The fall season is all about embracing change and welcoming the shifting momentum from summer’s long, lazy days. To prepare for it, here’s a collection of fall quotes that embody the happiness, warmth and simple joys of the season—a time for reflection and appreciating all we’ve accomplished in the year thus far.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with Chris Bailey , with a conversation centering on his book, Hyperfocus. We dive into the lessons he learned since the release of Hyperfocus and explore his approach to managing distractions and cultivating deep focus in a world full of noise. Chris also shares his thoughts on how meditation can enhance our ability to stay on track, drawing from his personal experiences and extensive research.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 23, 2024

AI is shaking things up for businesses everywhere—making work easier, but also raising some tricky questions about authenticity. As a solopreneur myself, I get it—AI can feel overwhelming and a little too impersonal for someone who’s built a business on personal connections. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can balance AI and the human touch in your business, it just takes a little know-how.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Upwork, the Bay Area tech firm connecting freelancers with jobs, is laying off 21% of its workforce, affecting at least 160 employees based on its reported 800 staff at the end of 2023. The announcement came via a news release and SEC filing on Wednesday, alongside a WARN notice filed in California as required for mass layoffs. The WARN notice detailed 67 layoffs at Upwork’s Palo Alto office, including eight vice presidents and several directors and managers, with separations planned for Decembe

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Success

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In family-owned businesses, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next isn’t just about handing over the reins. It’s about preserving the legacy, maintaining harmony and ensuring the long-term success of the company. This process can be fraught with challenges, particularly when balancing tradition with innovation and managing the sometimes-complex dynamics of family relationships.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

We’ve already seen Disney’s mistake when it tried to muscle a grieving family into arbitration. Disney backed down. Uber—which, like a lot of companies these days, requires service providers to sign arbitration agreements—did not and was slapped back by a federal trial court. Uber doesn’t get a lift The facts aren’t difficult to follow: In 2018, Uber discovered one of its drivers had a 16-year-old criminal conviction and revoked his permission to work as driver.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer Charlie Scharf said on Thursday that the U.S. lender may lose $2 billion to $3 billion on its commercial real estate office loan portfolio. “We’ve reserved for all of it, so the balance sheet is de-risked, but it’s going to play out over three, four years,” Scharf said at an event. He added that commercial real estate is performing very well overall, adding that concerns about the industry are decreasing as interest rates decline.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Germany’s recent trial of a four-day workweek has concluded, but the impact of the six-month experiment is resonating with many participating businesses. Among them is Solidsense, an event planning company, whose co-founder, Soren Fricke, expressed a newfound disdain for working Fridays. “Friday has actually become the third day of the weekend,” he noted, highlighting the shift in workplace culture.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

More than three quarters of Britain’s financial sector bosses plan to push workers to spend more time in the office over the next 12 months, according to a survey of 150 industry leaders by KPMG U.K. The findings shared exclusively with Reuters also showed more than a third of those bosses will expect employees to be in the office at least four days a week.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Boeing factory workers voted to reject a contract offer and continue a more than five-week strike on Wednesday, in a blow to new CEO Kelly Ortberg’s plan to shore up the finances of the struggling planemaker. The vote was 64% in opposition to the deal, which offered a 35% rise in wages over four years, in a major setback for Ortberg who took the top job in August on a pledge to work more closely with factory workers than his predecessors.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Texas-based FUSE Workspace, a hospitality-driven provider of Class A flexible office workspace designed to help businesses build connections and flourish, today announced it has opened its fourth Austin-area location at 2105 East MLK Boulevard and is accepting members and tenants. FUSE-MLK will host a public grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, October 22, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Flexible office demand is up 13 percent in the first half of 2024 when compared with the first half of 2023, yet some markets, such as Austin, Boston and Los Angeles, have seen a decrease in demand, according to The Instant Group’s newly released U.S. State of the Flexible Workspace Market Report. In many markets, desk rates remain below 2023 levels when comparing the same time periods.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Portugal must retrain 1.3 million workers, or around 30% of its employed population, to work with generative artificial intelligence in order to close the productivity gap with the European Union’s average by 2030, a study showed on Monday. Low productivity has long been Portugal’s Achilles’ heel, with productivity gains contributing, on average, just 0.6% to compound annual GDP growth between 2010 and 2022, less than half the EU average of 1.3%.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Boeing’s shares rose 4% on Monday on hopes of an end to a crippling strike , although analysts expressed doubts that the proposed labor contract unveiled over the weekend would muster enough support from workers. About 33,000 workers will vote on the contract proposal on Wednesday after a more than month-long work stoppage, which has halted production of models including its best-selling 737 MAX narrowbody jets.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a “Self-Taught Evaluator” that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process. The release follows Meta’s introduction of the tool in an August paper, which detailed how it relies upon the same “chain of thought” technique used by OpenAI’s recently released o1 models to get it to make reliable judgments about models’ responses.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Global employers reported a fall in white-collar vacancies in September, a survey showed on Tuesday citing factors including the upcoming election in the United States, uncertainty around tax rises in Britain and rising geopolitical tensions. Recruitment consultancy Robert Walters’ new monthly Global Jobs Index showed global vacancies dropped by 5% last month from August.

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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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