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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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: 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Bolt, the Estonian rival to Uber, is enforcing a partial return-to-office mandate for its 4,000 employees, requiring them to be in the office 12 days a month, or roughly three days a week. This comes after CEO Markus Villig criticized staff for working remotely from vacation destinations like Bali, expressing concerns over disconnect and high attrition rates, according to Fortune.

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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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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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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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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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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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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Earlier this year, I hopped on a Zoom call along with my colleague, who is in her late 40s like me. We were interviewing a candidate for a position at my then-company. I knew the candidate was about my age or a little older based on her impressive resume filled with roles at top-tier companies dating back to the early 2000s. She possessed an even more impressive portfolio and was a delight to chat with—she clearly knew her stuff.

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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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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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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Key signals indicating it might be time to consider changing jobs include dread of going to work, poor relationships with colleagues, health impacts, underutilization of skills, and lacking recognition for increased responsibilities. Before making a job change, evaluate your career path over the next five years, considering potential growth at your current organization versus stepping outside your comfort zone for new experiences.

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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.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting new feature of its artificial intelligence assistant Copilot. The tech giant is set to launch a public preview that enables users to create and personalize their own virtual assistants. These intelligent agents are designed to “understand the nature of your work and act on your behalf,” according to Microsoft. This advancement in AI technology promises to unlock enhanced “productivity, engagement and innovation” and is poised to facilitate the practical replace

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Many workspaces risk blending into the background, lacking a strong community and brand identity that encourages belonging among members. Authenticity is essential for coworking brands, with transparency and genuine interactions leading to member loyalty and advocacy. A positive employee experience significantly impacts member satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of investing in staff well-being and creating a supportive work environment.

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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: 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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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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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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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This week, Rupert Murdoch’s media companies, Dow Jones and NYP Holdings, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, claiming the AI service is engaged in a “massive amount of illegal copying” of their copyrighted content. Filed in the Southern District of New York, “This suit is brought by news publishers who seek redress for Perplexity AI’s brazen scheme to compete for readers while simultaneously freeriding on the valuable content the publishers produce,” the lawsuit states.

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Success

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In a world where business success depends not only on financial performance but on the health and happiness of its workforce, human sustainability has emerged as a key priority. The term refers to creating an environment where employees can thrive, both personally and professionally, without burning out or feeling undervalued. With increasing recognition of the link between employee well-being and long-term business success, leaders are under pressure to put their people at the heart of company

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Optimism among British firms has sunk, according to two surveys published on Thursday, six days before finance minister Rachel Reeves tries to chart a way between raising taxes and boosting growth in the new government’s first budget. The preliminary S&P Global Flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for October showed confidence was the lowest since November 2023.

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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 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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