Success

APRIL 20, 2023

In every workplace, the dance between employers and employees is delicate. This tenuous relationship has been made even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. While employers aren’t the sole architects of employee happiness, they undoubtedly hold influence over it. They can cultivate a positive work culture , provide fair wages and benefits, promote open communication and lay the groundwork for professional growth opportunities.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2023

Building a Strong Relationship with Your Executive We have interviewed many high-performing Assistants over the last decade. They all share with our community the importance of building a strong relationship with your Executive. In one of our most popular interviews, Bethany Burns, Former EA to the [.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 18, 2023

Working from home can be both rewarding and challenging. While the freedom and flexibility to work on your own terms is great, it can be difficult to stay focused and productive in a home environment. One of the best ways to stay on task and maximize productivity is to set up a home office that is designed specifically for work. In this post, I’ll share some tips on how to set up a home office that boosts productivity.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 18, 2023

A new poll claims that technical difficulties are among the most common excuses for not working by remote workers. Unexpected family events, sick family members, and other family emergencies come second with 18 percent. Other work obligations like attending a virtual meeting, or urgent tasks that require immediate attention are at the end of the list with 10 percent.

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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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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 17, 2023

Like so many others people on the planet, my husband came home to work during Covid, after having happily been in an office for all of his work life. Management set up a daily, hour-long, 9a meeting for his team via their internal collaboration platform. The purpose was to keep the team connected and give them a way to, first thing each day, talk through anything that needs to be discussed.

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Worxbee

APRIL 20, 2023

The Gen Z population (people born between 1997 and 2012) is now entering the workforce, and as employers race to cater to their expectations, the subsequent changes are challenging companies, shaping culture, and creating new opportunities for all. As of 2020, this generation counted 67.06 million members in the United States — or 20.35% of the U.S. population.

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Allwork

APRIL 18, 2023

What’s going on: Health researchers at The University of South Australia found that a shorter work week directly contributes to less burnout, stress and improved mental health in the workplace. According to Professor Carol Maher, a Senior Researcher at UniSA, “This study provides empirical evidence that people have healthier lifestyle patterns when they have a short break, such as a three-day weekend.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 20, 2023

Starting and running a home-based business can be both exciting and overwhelming. While you have complete control over your schedule and work environment, you also have to take care of everything from administrative tasks to customer service on your own. While normally I might be writing here about starting a home business being a virtual assistant but utilizing one for your home business can be a huge help if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 18, 2023

Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid working can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12 percent, according to a new report from Gartner [paywall]. The report claims that the most successful hybrid models encompass three main categories of explicit norms that increase visibility, enable flexibility, and foster connections.

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The Assistant Room

APRIL 19, 2023

If you're looking for a high-end lunch spot for your Exec in Mayfair with top quality authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than Bocconcino, the beautiful multi-layered Italian restaurant on Berkeley Street. The post A Review Of: Bocconcino Mayfair first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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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

APRIL 17, 2023

Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees. Amid high inflation the need for such benefits has become even more apparent.

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Allwork

APRIL 20, 2023

To create a successful hybrid work model, top-level executives must be actively involved in the decision-making process, as the transition to a permanent hybrid work model is a strategic choice that impacts the company’s future. It is essential to gather baseline quantitative and qualitative data for each metric, including employee surveys and focus group interviews, to inform decision-making before establishing a permanent hybrid work policy.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2023

How to position yourself as an exceptional Executive Assistant As an Executive Assistant, you have a unique role in business. You are the leader behind the leader, providing support and managing the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office. But how do you position yourself in a [.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 19, 2023

British workers are finding their offices and places of work to be severely lacking in inspiration and innovation, according to a new poll from office design and fit-out firm Claremont. The survey of more than 1,000 office workers across a range of sectors set out to identify the impact of an office on a workforce’s behaviour and how staff need to feel in order to be happy, healthy and productive.

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Success

APRIL 19, 2023

If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. Or maybe you unexpectedly lost your job and finding a new one is taking longer than expected. Having an emergency fund can significantly reduce your money worries. Emergency funds are straightforward, but knowing a few tricks can help you maximize your savings and ensure every penny is there when you need it.

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Allwork

APRIL 18, 2023

Successful employee resource groups (ERGs) are established through robust planning, careful implementation and regular evaluation. Firm, continuous, top-down commitment is essential to the longevity of a successful black and minority ethnic ERG. C-Suite executives should understand the business case for establishing ERGs and ensure that time, finances and other resources are allocated to the groups.

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2023

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Richard Medcalf , the author of the book “ Making Time for Strategy “ He’s a unique blend of a McKinsey consultant, an unorthodox pastor, and an entrepreneur, and he’s the founder of X Quadrant. Richard is also a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 18, 2023

Most jobs involve tasks we don’t like. But should we complete these unpleasant tasks in one fell swoop or split them up into bite-sized portions and spread them out over time? According to new research from Trinity Business School, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and the University of Wuppertal, it is actually a good idea to do the tasks you don’t like in one go.

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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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Success

APRIL 20, 2023

Sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword executives trot out. Implementing sustainable business practices now that create a better future is increasingly critical amid worsening environmental conditions , as well as heightened employee expectations. But to do good, you must still do well —the bottom line and remaining profitable still drive business decisions.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Similar to how LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, aims to measure and improve a building’s environmental impact through design, the WELL Building Standard seeks to quantify a building’s human impact. WELL sets pathways for supporting physical and mental wellbeing across 10 core concepts, including air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community and innovation.

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2023

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Richard Medcalf , the author of the book “ Making Time for Strategy “ He’s a unique blend of a McKinsey consultant, an unorthodox pastor, and an entrepreneur, and he’s the founder of X Quadrant. Richard is also a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 21, 2023

Mace has published a new report into workplace trends which claims that hybrid working with a collaborative central space is (brace yourselves) the new normal for a preferred post-pandemic working style. The Mace Operate Workplace Survey looked at the enduring role of a central office for businesses and considered what an office space needs to offer in an era of hybrid working.

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Success

APRIL 18, 2023

Is the American Dream attainable if you’re from a small country town? The immediate answer seems to be no, and yet, Kountry Wayne—comedian, author and entrepreneur—did not grow up in a place where dreams come true. Instead, he was raised in Millen, Georgia. It’s a town where poverty, limited resources and the “country boy” stigma can make or break you.

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APRIL 19, 2023

There are numerous coworking spaces to choose from, but finding the one that best suits your needs and wants can be difficult to narrow down. The Warehouse coworking space in New Orleans is located in a vibrant neighborhood in a warehouse that is more than 150 years old, with a multitude of plants and natural light. Membership includes 24/7 access, printing, and conference room time, as well as access to a kitchen, lockers and an attached restaurant/lounge with live music.

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Jennie Lyon

APRIL 18, 2023

How often do you sign up for a brand’s emails? If you’re like me, you most likely only subscribe to an email list if you KNOW you’re going to get VALUE from the emails. Because let’s face it, there are certain brands that I absolutely adore, but I’m only signing up for their newsletters if… The post Top 10 Proven Strategies to Build Your Email List + Freebies appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 21, 2023

Savills latest global Prime Office Costs (SPOC) analysis has revealed that pricing for prime top-tier offices around the world has largely held steady during the first quarter of 2023, with net effective costs – the ‘all in’ cost for occupiers – increasing an average of 1.1 percent. The international real estate advisor says that face rents are also beginning to marginally increase, rising an average of 1 percent in Q1, as the continuing desire for best-in-class office spaces for occupiers and f

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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!

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APRIL 18, 2023

Born and raised within the patriarchal Franco dictatorship in Spain, Tania Vasallo was used to being told what she could or couldn’t do. She got her first taste of freedom when she moved to the United States for school, and now, 20 years later, Vasallo holds many titles: speaker, mentor, coach, consultant, business owner, philanthropist, investor, mother and wife.

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APRIL 19, 2023

What’s going on: On Tuesday, WeWork said that it had received a non-compliance notice from the New York Stock Exchange due to its stock’s closing price remaining below $1 on average over the last 30 consecutive trading days, according to Reuters. Shares of the company have continually experienced a downward trend with shares dropping 65 percent year-to-date.

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Worxbee

APRIL 17, 2023

In this new mini-series of WORXBEE blogs, we turn to Kenzie Biggins, Founder and CEO, for thought leadership highlights that reveal important shifts, innovations, and developments in workplace culture. On today’s agenda: the human element of the future of work. Email Address Subscribe Thank you! What’s Lacking in Business: The Human Element “ This is what’s on my mind right now: how we truly engage people has been lost, ” says Biggins.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 19, 2023

Hybrid working can facilitate major carbon savings and has the potential for significant impact on the climate crisis, according to a new study by IWG and Arup. The study measured the environmental impact of hybrid working on six cities across the US and UK with a deep dive on two major carbon contributors – London and LA. Others examined were New York City, Atlanta, Manchester and Glasgow.

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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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