The X Factor: Top Habits of Highly Successful Administrative Assistants
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2023
Discover the top habits of highly successful administrative assistants! This blog post offers key insights to elevate your professional journey.
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Mastering public speaking as an Assistant
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 23, 2023
Mastering public speaking as an Assistant As an Assistant, you are often in meetings where you play a crucial role in supporting your team and keeping things running smoothly. You are also often the first point of contact for those that interact with your organisation – making [.
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Ep 220: Yvette Nieves on Supporting Multiple Executives and Asking for a Seat at the Table
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 21, 2023
Yvette Nieves has been an Executive Assistant for 25+ years in multiple industries. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Yvette talks about working with executives who have a hard time letting go of control, being part of an executive assistant team, supporting multiple executives, and asking for a seat at the table. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Leadership is a state of mind characterized by the willingness to serve and show humbleness, being kind, having integrity, being trustworthy and honest
Hybrid working, work from anywhere and the evolution of the Third Place
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
The restrictions brought about by COVID-19 altered where we work and thus also how, when and through which channels we do work related activities. These changes radically altered the way previously office-based workers thought about ‘work’ as an activity. This new era of hybrid working had a significant impact on traditional models of workplace provisioning.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
What 3 CEOs Learned After Spending a Day in Their Employees’ Shoes
Success
MAY 22, 2023
You might remember watching episodes of Undercover Boss , the television show that had leaders and CEOs doing everything from trudging around in sewers and serving food alongside their employees. Recently, some CEOs and other C-suite leaders have been reviving the philosophy from that reality show, jumping on this trend of getting in the so-called trenches with employees to better understand their own companies.
The Productivity Diet: Balancing Quality and Quantity for Lasting Productivity
Productivityist
MAY 23, 2023
I want to introduce you to a transformative concept that has revolutionized my approach to productivity. It’s called “The Productivity Diet,” and it’s all about striking the delicate balance between quality and quantity in our daily lives. Just like any diet, it’s not a quick fix, but a sustainable lifestyle that fuels our productivity over time.
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Three quarters of firms have now mandated some form of ‘return to office’
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
A new poll from Unispace claims that around 72 percent of companies globally have now mandated a return to office based work. However, many respondents also report losing key employees due to mandates, with recruitment also being impacted by enforced returns. The report concludes that companies are failing to recognise the drivers of workers’ reluctance to return to the workplace, and likewise, the opportunities and value that the physical workplace provides.
How to Recognize and Prevent Toxic Work Environments
Success
MAY 23, 2023
Company culture matters. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors that younger generations consider when deciding to stay at or apply for a job. Unfortunately, it’s also something managers may neglect until it starts to cause problems. If their approach centers around pain points, issues are likely addressed as they arise, while their causes are ignored.
25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow
Success
MAY 22, 2023
Becoming the best version of yourself can be a lifelong journey—one that requires time, patience and a willingness to grow and change. And it can start on Instagram. No, really: Many of the top minds in personal and professional development can be found on multiple social media platforms, where they share their hard-earned wisdom and experiences with their millions of followers.
Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities
Allwork
MAY 25, 2023
Shared offices, coworking spaces, and other types of flexible workspaces are fast becoming integral to work life. But beyond this, flexible workspaces are now contributing to the community in a variety of ways, from helping to reduce the carbon footprint of daily commutes, to driving local economic growth and supporting local charity initiatives. A report by Regus revealed that local economies stand to benefit from coworking spaces located outside of metropolitan areas.
Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration
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.
From PJs to Profits: 10 More Unique Home Business Ideas You’ll Love!
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 24, 2023
I’m back with more profitable ideas for home-based businesses. In a prior post , I explored 5 proven money-making ideas. In this post, I’m going to dive into 10 more. These are a mix of services based and product-based business ideas. Are you eager to embark on a journey of turning your passion into a profitable home business ? Let’s explore some exciting and proven home business ideas that not only offer profitability but also allow you to indulge in your interests.
From invisible to invaluable: Unleash your super power and knock their socks off!
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2023
From Invisible to Invaluable: Unleash Your Super Power and Knock Their Socks Off! Imagine you’re in a meeting – maybe it’s a team meeting, and there’s a question in your head that you want to ask out loud. Maybe it's a clarification question – because when [.
Made, Not Born? How to Raise a New Generation of Leaders
Success
MAY 25, 2023
You practice soccer drills in the driveway, stay up all night helping perfect a science fair project and pay for a pitching coach for your future All Star. Are you also interested in building and encouraging the leadership skills of the young people in your life? Here are some simple steps to take now to raise leaders, and the benefits of doing so early on.
Astonishing Deficit in Hybrid Work Protocol Confirmed by Recent Studies
Allwork
MAY 24, 2023
Businesses should strive for consistency in their work policies, rather than capricious decision-making following leadership shifts. Hybrid work norms need to be flexible and adaptable, evolving with the world. By establishing formal, written norms, companies can offer their employees the necessary support and structure to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional
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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.
Unintended economic consequences of remote working becoming evident
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
New data suggests that office attendance in London has recovered strongly since the end of Covid restrictions, confounding predictions of remote working becoming the ‘new normal’, according to a new report from the Centre for Cities. However, recovery has stalled in 2023 and the report, London, Office politics: London and the rise of home working , co-authored with Professor Dan Graham and his colleagues from Imperial College and published in partnership with EC BID, addresses the possible econo
In a new Assistant role? Hit the ground running with these tips
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 25, 2023
In a new Assistant role? Hit the ground running with these tips Starting a new role as an Assistant can be both exciting and overwhelming. As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of your Executive, team and organisation. To ensure [.
Business Showers: An Entrepreneurial Spin on a Time-Honored Tradition
Success
MAY 26, 2023
On June 26, 2021, Jenny Weigle and several of her closest friends gathered at The Penthouse at Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Her friend Caroline Ma had organized a shower in Weigle’s honor. The women enjoyed a three-course meal overlooking a gorgeous view of the Santa Monica oceanfront. There was a registry, gifts and even favors. It was a “magical and special gathering,” Weigle will never forget.
What Every Business Needs to Know About Managed Development Services
Allwork
MAY 23, 2023
Working with managed development service providers gives you the ability to scale up or down based on your needs, helping reduce costs while alleviating the time crunch involved with delivering high-quality, innovative, customized apps. If you want to be a successful founder — and not flounder — consider how these services can reduce the stress of creating and delivering apps by outsourcing an entire team of highly skilled, affordable, and curated remote global talent.
Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience
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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.
Four million UK employees have changed careers due to a lack of flexible working options
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
New research from the CIPD suggests that an estimated 4 million people have changed careers due to a lack of flexible working options, while an estimated 2 million have left a job in the last year for the same reason. As a result, the CIPD is warning that businesses may face a talent exodus if they fail to offer more flexible choices to people. The CIPD’s latest report, which explores employee and employer perspectives towards flexible and hybrid working practices, highlights that offering them
Episode 476: Shannon McLay talks about Why Money Matters
Productivityist
MAY 24, 2023
On this episode, I’m joined by an exceptional guest, Shannon McClay. Shannon is the CEO and founder of the Financial Gym, a revolutionary financial services company breaking barriers in the realm of financial wellness. Throughout our conversation, we deep-dive into the motivating factors behind the inception of her company, exploring the challenges, prejudices, and anxieties that individuals often grapple with when handling their personal finances.
Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work
Success
MAY 24, 2023
The days of ping-pong tables and free snacks as the primary perks for attracting top talent are fading. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly clear that employees’ priorities are shifting from traditional perks at work to more meaningful benefits that foster professional growth, work-life balance and employee well-being.
Miro Miroslavov CEO & Co-founder OfficeRnD | Embracing Flexibility in Business
Allwork
MAY 22, 2023
Guest Episode Video Transcript Miro Miroslavov CEO & Co-founder of OfficeRnD Miro Miroslavov, an accomplished entrepreneur and developer from Bulgaria, who founded OfficeR&D in 2015 with the aim of addressing the challenges of managing workspaces for rapidly growing, constantly changing companies. With a solid foundation in computer science and a love for engineering, Miro has helped develop a workplace management system that is ideal for the fast-paced, ever-shifting world of work.
Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template
Advertiser: Aggregage
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!
Europe not on track to deliver carbon neutral built environment by 2050
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
It has been one year today (24 May 2023), since the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched a new policy called the EU Policy Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, to help the European Union accelerate total decarbonisation of buildings and construction — the most heavily emitting sector in the world. Now WorldGBC and 12 European Green Building Councils (GBCs) are imploring the EU to implement the Roadmap’s principles at the scale and speed required through the announcement of BuildingLife2,
CNBC: Three Soft Skills To Set You Up For Success
Bonnie Low-Kramen
MAY 26, 2023
Three soft skills — the “three Vs of Leadership” — particularly matter in today’s environment, Bonnie Low-Kramen says. Here’s what they are, and how to master them. The post CNBC: Three Soft Skills To Set You Up For Success appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.
The Savannah Bananas Created Their Own Version of Baseball by Putting Fans First
Success
MAY 23, 2023
The home team is in vivid yellow—except for the pitcher, whose pants are around his ankles. The batter is trying to ignore the Fruit of the Loom underpants on the mound, but the infielder krumping at second base is no less intimidating. The packed house at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, has no idea what will happen next. The players aren’t the only ones off-kilter here (though some of them are wearing kilts).
All Good Work Partners with JLL To Support Nonprofit Organizations
Allwork
MAY 22, 2023
The All Good Work Foundation has announced its partnership with Gaseteria Works — a flex office and coworking space in Queens. This partnership was helped by the support of Flex by JLL — JLL’s enterprise-grade flexible space solution. This collaboration offers qualified nonprofit organizations and social impact companies a deeply discounted one-of-a-kind workspace and meeting space option, a program that may be expanded nationwide.
SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success
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!
Office giant Sedus announces partnership with Watson Furniture Group
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2023
Sedus Stoll AG, the Germany based office furniture giant, and US based Watson Furniture Group have announced a new global partnership. The deal was signed at last year’s Orgatec office furniture exhibition. For both companies, the global partnership is seen a logical next step in the development of their businesses, the firms claim. Shared values and similar market strategies and expertise in the areas of technology and manufacturing are an excellent stepping stone to strategic cooperation
Are your employee pay profiles correct? It’s time to check
BMT Office Administration
MAY 26, 2023
You can’t code an employee’s pay and deductions properly without an employee pay profile, said Jonathan Stone, managing director of KPMG LLP. Stone shared his insights with attendees at PayrollOrg’s 41st Annual Congress. Know the pay codes Earnings and deductions codes are crucial because the information flows through to employees’ pay, W-2s, and the government, Stone said.
Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him
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MAY 26, 2023
The Points Guy (TPG) tells you everything you need to know about getting the most out of loyalty programs , credit card points or airline rewards. And The Points Guy’s name is actually Brian Kelly. He founded his company in 2010, motivated by his experiences traveling the globe and trying to maximize the vast array of reward points available from airlines , hotels and credit card companies.
Downtown LA Office Vacancy Hits Record High
Allwork
MAY 25, 2023
What’s going on: Downtown Los Angeles is experiencing a record-high office vacancy rate of 30%, according to Bloomberg. The accelerated adoption of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant decrease in demand for commercial office spaces. This growing trend in the post-pandemic economy is causing property distress among property owners and investors in major cities across the U.S.
Is Training the Right Solution?
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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