Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 18, 2024
Tackling Email Overload We all know that we spend way too much time dealing with emails. Every article on the subject has a deeply depressing statistic showing how unproductive emails are. And yet, we all spend considerable time dealing with and answering emails. There is no escaping. [.
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2024
We continue to see organizations take a command and control approach to mandating set office days. Compliance with these blanket policies burns leadership resources, decreases retention, and erodes employee engagement. Gallup recently highlighted that 70% of leaders reported they don’t have the formal training to lead a distributed team—whether remote or hybrid.
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All Things Admin
APRIL 17, 2024
As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 15, 2024
Like it or not, we all make mistakes in the workplace. But such setbacks don’t have to be disastrous. Using something known as “black box thinking,” you can turn mistakes and failures into positive learning opportunities that can accelerate your growth and even advance your career. What is Black Box Thinking? Black Box Thinking is a transformative process that comes from the aviation industry.
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.
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2024
The demand for coworking spaces is increasing due to the popularity of hybrid work models. Coworking spaces are becoming more attractive by offering amenities such as ergonomic chairs, healthy snacks, and barista-level coffee. Coworking spaces are a great way for businesses to network and collaborate with other businesses. 2024 is an exciting year in coworking, especially when looking at the trends.
Success
APRIL 16, 2024
If laughter truly is the best medicine, then shouldn’t we all be laughing more at work, where we spend a third of our lives? Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.
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Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 16, 2024
Big Picture Thinking for Assistants As an Assistant, it's easy to get lost in the details of your daily tasks. With so many different responsibilities and the constant demand for your attention, it can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture. However, big-picture thinking [.
Allwork
APRIL 16, 2024
The eight dimensions of wellness offer a comprehensive framework for understanding and improving overall well-being, including in the workplace. Neglecting one area of wellness can lead to imbalances, affecting other aspects of wellness. Employers who invest in multifaceted wellness programs can see substantial benefits in employee satisfaction and productivity, contributing to a positive work environment and culture.
Success
APRIL 19, 2024
When Amy Pickard’s mother died suddenly in 2012, she was understandably grief-stricken. But she also felt frustrated and overwhelmed, since her mother didn’t plan ahead for her death. “I would have given anything to talk to my mom just one more time, but it wasn’t to hear her tell me she loved me; I needed her to tell me the friggin’ Wi-Fi password!
Workplace Insight
APRIL 19, 2024
London, the crouching monster, like every other monster has to breathe, and breathe it does in its own obscure, malignant way. Its vital oxygen is composed of suburban working men and women of all kinds, who every morning are sucked up through an infinitely complicated respiratory apparatus of trains and termini into the mighty congested lungs, held there for a number of hours, and then, in the evening, exhaled violently through the same channels.
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.
Productivityist
APRIL 17, 2024
In an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dale Whelehan , CEO of Four Day Week Global, we dive into the evolving landscape of work and the compelling argument for a four-day workweek. This discussion unfolds organically, touching on the profound benefits that a shortened workweek can offer not just to individual productivity and well-being but also to the broader societal and business landscapes.
Allwork
APRIL 19, 2024
Psychedelics in the workplace may be linked to enhanced mental wellness, performance, leadership development, and teamwork. Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior.
Success
APRIL 14, 2024
Organizing and accessing working memory are all types of executive function skills that are necessary for most types of travel—and people with ADHD sometimes struggle with these skills. This can make traveling for business or pleasure especially stressful. There are many factors like weather or traffic that are out of your control, but there are also tasks within your control that can be daunting.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 16, 2024
A new study from EY and Saïd Business School study suggests that leaders prioritising a human-centred approach to transformation turning points are up to up to twelve times more successful. The EY organisation’s latest research with Saïd Business School, at the University of Oxford , reveals new insights into what happens when a transformation program’s leadership believes a transformation has or will go off-course and intervenes with the intent of improving its performance (turning points).
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Productivityist
APRIL 19, 2024
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where each day demands a new level of resilience and adaptability, the significance of a consistent evening routine emerges as a beacon of tranquility and restoration. This piece reveals a myriad of ways that an anchored evening routine can enhance overall well-being, supported by research and insights into human behavior and health.
Allwork
APRIL 17, 2024
From reduced overhead costs to an increased focus on sustainable practices and commuting, there’s a wide range of factors that make flexible workspace efficient, reliable and high-value long-term options. Networking within these spaces becomes not just a byproduct but a strategic advantage for those looking to expand their horizons and tap into a broader ecosystem.
Success
APRIL 17, 2024
Johnny Sirpilla’s transformative story began when he was in his late 20s. He and his wife Susan had tried for years to have children, and it was finally happening. Triplets, two boys and a girl. But Susan’s water broke at six months, and their beautiful babies didn’t make it. Today, Sirpilla says that working through that grief, challenging as it was, laid the groundwork that would inform much of the rest of his life.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2024
More than half of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15 percent reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect, according to new research from CEMS , the Global Alliance in Management Education. Half (50 percent) also stated that social media impacts their life positively, while only just over a quarter (27 percent) feel that social media has a negative impac
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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.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
APRIL 14, 2024
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie walks through business planning and building an effective rhythm of business as a strategic executive assistant and/or a chief of staff. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Sta
Allwork
APRIL 15, 2024
Workspace Strategies founder Karen Condi recently joined the Allwork.Space Future of Work Podcast to offer her essential expertise for those considering venturing into the coworking business. Coworking spaces generate enhanced revenue for property owners through higher rents per square foot and the ability to rent shared spaces multiple times, eclipsing traditional lease incomes.
Success
APRIL 15, 2024
It takes a lot of work to start and grow a business. There are many moving parts and a never-ending to-do list. Business leaders are using today’s technology and access to consumers to build million-dollar businesses. With the advancements of AI and the internet, reaching consumers and showing them why they should do business with your company is more accessible.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2024
The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in the built environment, including housebuilders, banks, social housing providers, local councils, developers, estates and engineering companies and universities – responds to the Scottish Government’s decision to scrap its 2030 climate target. Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive at UKGBC said: “This decision means Scotland has lost its place as a climate leader.
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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!
Bonnie Low-Kramen
APRIL 17, 2024
By Bonnie Low-Kramen If bullying makes your head hurt, now we know why. According to Jennifer Fraser PhD , author of The Bullied Brain , the human brain is visibly harmed by the chronic stress and often devasting cruelty caused by prolonged bullying and incivility. PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in both adults and children. That’s the bad news.
Allwork
APRIL 16, 2024
A recent GCUC panel made the point that workspace is a time-limited, perishable product. Unlike physical space, virtual offices are non-perishable, and coworking spaces can sell as many virtual plans as they like. Mike Sullivan explains how virtual offices diversify revenue and enable operators to gain sustainable growth. Have you ever thought of your workspace as perishable?
Success
APRIL 15, 2024
The phrase “stuck in the middle” isn’t just a familiar refrain for 40-somethings , it’s also an apt description of this decade of life that belongs to the sandwich generation—middle-aged people who are responsible for the care of their children and their parents. Some may still be paying off their own college debt while planning for their children’s college years.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 19, 2024
The era of hybrid working has driven many changes in the way people work. And the latest workplace trend to emerge is something called roboquitting. It takes advantage of remote work and AI to allow people to automate parts of their jobs, freeing them for side hustles and more free time. It builds on the trend for quiet quitting over the past four years, which describes how people do the minimum requirements of their job.
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!
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 16, 2024
Email marketing is one of the most powerful instruments in a company’s marketing toolkit. Email marketing allows businesses to connect with their target audience, establish and nurture relationships with potential customers, drive sales, and increase revenue. However, to fully harness the power and benefits of email marketing, one must first focus on building a strong… The post How to Get Your First 1,000 Email Subscribers appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual
Allwork
APRIL 15, 2024
Jeremy Fennema Jeremy Fennema, an accomplished IT executive with over two decades of experience, has been at the forefront of driving technological innovation and strategic growth within the e-commerce and IT sectors. As a former VP and CTO, Jeremy has honed his expertise in digital transformation, agile methodologies, and operational excellence. His remarkable ability to navigate complex challenges and convert them into strategic opportunities, coupled with his adept leadership in managing mult
Success
APRIL 19, 2024
Chris Orzechowski does not wear watches. But that didn’t stop him from writing copy for the luxury timepiece brand Filippo Loreti in 2016, a campaign that raked in more than $5 million in just 30 days to become the 18th largest Kickstarter campaign at the time. His secret: Before writing a word, he bought a watch and became the customer he was trying to connect with.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 17, 2024
Change management consultant and author Jennifer Bryan invites Mark Eltringham to share a Cosmopolitan and discuss how firms can better help people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Along the way they talk about the futility of trying to work out how much time everybody should spend in an office, how an American came to use words like brilliant and Zed so effortlessly, the need for crises to get things moving some times, and what happens next.
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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