Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Creating an Assistant career audit Are you going through unexpected changes in your career? Do you strongly desire to find meaning and purpose in your work? In a recent Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summit session, Author and Coach Angela Wilson shared a step-by-step process to help [.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
As a trainer , I have a pretty extensive training catalog. Some people wonder what the common thread is. Sure, my training all falls under the general umbrella of “professional development.” But other than that, my topics of interest span a wide range. Only recently have I been able to articulate the common thread myself: I believe that all of my courses focus on Standout Skills —a term I recently coined to describe a particular kind of professional skillset.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
One day in seventh grade, a girl sat next to me on the school bus. She was the kind of person who made fun of everyone. She said, “Nick, I don’t even have to start with you. You’re already too messed up.” That specific incident started a chain of thoughts in me that were really hard to shed. I embraced the idea that I was hard to love, that I wasn’t good enough and that I was inferior.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
In line with other forms of harassment, micromanagement is often about control and the fear of losing status in the workplace. Micromanagement can have many damaging consequences, including a toxic working environment. Employees are more likely to thrive and realize their potential in a workplace in which they are trusted with the autonomy to make judgments and develop ideas.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The anatomy of conflict: A guide for Assistants Conflict is an inevitable part of any organisation. It may emerge intermittently or bubble under the surface of daily interactions, ultimately flaring up during intense discussions. A disagreement can quickly escalate into a conflict, especially when emotions become [.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options. Google’s leadership is defending its requirement of mostly in-office work as necessary to protect the company’s social capital, meaning people’s connections to and trust in each other.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Whether you are a small business entrepreneur or an executive for a major corporation, your success depends on an effective marketing strategy. But gaining market share involves more than having a great product or service. Strategic excellence requires a comprehensive understanding of your current market penetration, unseen opportunities for growth, appreciation of your competitors’ latest moves and more.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Today’s employees are expected to use more workplace applications and manage a greater volume of workplace communications than ever before, according to a new poll. Most employees use six or more apps in a typical work week (52 percent). This has more than doubled since pre-pandemic research from RingCentral, which found just 20 percent of workers used six or more workplace apps.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In 2022, data from Statisica revealed UK users spent an average of 4.25 hours per day using their mobile devices. A different Statistica survey found that 31 percent of UK social media users aged between 16 and 24 years reported spending between 1-2 hours per day using TikTok, while 25 percent reported spending between 3-4 hours per day on the social video app.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Poor leadership can quickly lead to a disengaged, unproductive team that reflects poorly on both administrators and workers alike. These habits are detrimental because they isolate employees while degrading who they are underneath the mask they wear to work. Regardless of which poor leadership quality you’re struggling with, the answer is always doing everything in your power to ensure that you and your team are fighting together rather than against each other.
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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
You might say it started with Wu-Tang Clan. Although the group’s song “C.R.E.A.M.” (“Cash Rules Everything Around Me”) cemented itself into the minds of longtime friends and college roommates Clint Gray, Derrick Moore and E.J. Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. For the co-owners of Nashville’s Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria , PREAM (“Pizza Rules Everything Around Me”) is their business mantra.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Make Extra Money for the Holidays with the ‘Merry Money Makers’ Guide If you’re like me, you’re probably anticipating the upcoming holiday season. The festive decorations, the cozy sweaters, and, of course, the joyful spirit that fills the air. But let’s not forget one thing that tends to sneak up on us every year—the holiday expenses!
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A new poll claims that over a quarter (27 percent) of workers would consider leaving their job due to poor workplace design, as an increasing number of companies phase out remote working. Commissioned by design and architecture studio MoreySmith , the survey of 2,000 UK adults by Yonder asked the public about the importance of the office environment for their wellbeing at work.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Local coworking enables workers to combine their personal and working lives to enhance their well-being. Workers living in U.K. commuter towns have expressed enormous interest in local coworking spaces. Local coworking is a key part of complete community transformation in residential areas, and may contribute to the success of 15-minute cities. Coworking spaces first emerged in central commercial districts decades ago.
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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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Personal challenges arise daily, and we can’t fix them all. Stress, financial concerns and difficulty in relationships can plague even the most outgoing and dynamic among us. But while we can’t fix everything instantly, we can put in the work to improve ourselves. Personal development courses teach the tools and strategies necessary to find calm in the storm, communicate better with others and build resilience.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks , fondly known as “MacSparky,” joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management since we last met at Macworld. Dive into the fascinating world of productivity apps, the significance of establishing efficient systems, and the therapeutic benefits of journaling – and take note of what’s changed (and what hasn’t in the 9 years since I first aired this productive conversation.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A new report based on a survey of 2,000 hybrid and remote employees claims that 8 in 10 people often feel anxious or worried about attending day-to-day work meetings. The white paper titled ‘Zoomed In, Zoned Out’ has been released by Craft Docs [registration], and reports on hybrid and remote workers’ attitudes towards business meetings and other daily workplace processes in 2023.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Flex space operators looking to increase revenue are focusing on virtual offices as a “pure profit” solution. Unlike physical space, virtual office inventory is limitless and can be sold multiple times over at nearly zero cost. Mike Sullivan explains how virtual offices have the highest profit margin in the flex space industry. This article was written by Mike Sullivan, Chief Marketing Officer for Alliance Virtual Offices.
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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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
To get good at something, we often think it’s just about putting in the reps. Keep showing up consistently and you’ll get better. And it’s true, at least at first. But once we’ve reached a certain level of proficiency, effort and consistency alone are no longer enough for improvement. This is what Eduardo Briceño, keynote speaker and author, dubs the performance paradox in his upcoming book of the same name, The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action.
Jennie Lyon
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Hey there, friends! Today, we’re diving into a topic near and dear to my heart – social media and the myths and misconceptions surrounding it. It’s hard to imagine a world without it now, as social media has transformed how we connect and share information in our personal lives and reshaped the landscape of online… The post Myths & Misconceptions: Is Social Media Necessary for My Online Business?
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. This is the highest level the trade body has reported in over a decade and two whole days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days. The report claims the upsurge in workplace absenteeism comes at a time when employers are under increasing pressure with recruitment and retention challenges.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Before and during the pandemic, turning off cameras was considered normal, but with hybrid arrangements becoming the norm, it’s seen as a lack of connection or attention. But a valid argument has ensured: workers might be more engaged when their cameras are turned on, as they can see the facial reactions from their peers and managers. We spoke to four workplace leaders and experts to gauge their opinion on the subject.
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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In a post-pandemic world, more and more people are working from home. From 2019 to 2021, the amount of American workers logging in remotely more than tripled. As of 2022, 35% of Americans had the option to work from home five days a week. While working from home has brought about a number of benefits including shorter commutes, higher productivity and a better work-life balance, one issue remains: Employees are still sitting too much.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The debate over on-demand pay continues to be waged—is it a loan or a wage advance? The answer matters, because state wage payment laws control the deductions you can make from an employee’s pay. States, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, are settling the loan-or-wage-advance issue. Three more states have chimed in recently. Take a gamble in Nevada, show me in Missouri Nevada and Missouri enacted licensing laws for on-demand pay vendors.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
People that experience frequent disruptive events are much more likely to become aware of their own identity as leaders, according to new research by Durham University published in the Journal of Business and Psychology. Whilst many believe that impactful, disruptive, and novel events could be detrimental to building a leader’s confidence, the study proves the term “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, as experiencing strong events made people more aware of their leader capabilities.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Integrating AI into the architectural workplace has already unveiled an arsenal of tools to augment and expedite processes. By harnessing this technology, architects and designers are opening up more time to focus on ideation and innovation. From streamlining programming and design iterations to strengthening communication, managing construction phases, and enhancing performance, there is no doubt that AI is enabling architects to work more efficiently, creatively, and strategically.
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!
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Have you ever noticed how some outfits make you feel like you can conquer the world, or have you oozing confidence at a party? It has to do with the fashion psychology of dopamine dressing. Mayo Clinic refers to dopamine as a “feel-good neurotransmitter” that helps us feel joyful. The chemical plays a role in several key functions, like mood, learning and attention, and it’s also connected to reinforcement behaviors.
Success
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
You may be familiar with the standard retirement plans many companies offer, like traditional 401(k)s. You might not be as familiar with a retirement benefit plan commonly called an ESOP, meaning an “employee stock ownership plan.” ESOPs are retirement benefits that allow companies to transfer stock to a trust held for employees until they retire or leave the company.
Success
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
On a vacation in Arizona a few years back, as we wandered around in the hot sun and bemoaned the dry air, a friend pulled a small plastic bottle from her bag. “Anyone want a spritz?” she asked, spraying down her face and neck with the contents of the unassuming white-and-green container. The refreshing substance, I’d soon learn, was Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea , and after that first spritz in the Arizona heat, it’s been a staple in my skincare routine.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Guest Episode Video Transcript Josh Drean Co-founder of Work3 Institute Josh Drean, a vanguard in the HR tech space, is renowned for his innovative insights into the evolving dynamics of work. Having co-founded Work Three Institute and currently advising at the Harvard Innovation Lab on Web Three, Josh is no stranger to pioneering initiatives. Making waves with his co-authored magnum opus, ‘Employment Is Dead’, he has offered a fresh perspective on today’s work culture.
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