C-Suite Assistants
JANUARY 29, 2025
Does your company’s executive assistant (EA) support multiple high-level executives? If you have a startup or small business, you may see it as a cost-saving measure for your assistant to “double up” with two or more individuals, such as the CEO and CFO. But there are compelling reasons why it’s best not to do this, especially regarding assistants for the C-Suite.
Allwork
JANUARY 26, 2025
If youve ever been in a Zoom meeting and seen an Otter.ai virtual assistant in the room, just know theyre listening to you and recording everything youre saying. Its a practice thats become somewhat mainstream in the age of artificial intelligence and hybrid or remote work, but whats alarming is many users dont know the full capabilities of the technology.
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C-Suite Assistants
JANUARY 27, 2025
A CFO is a data guru and an essential team member in a successful business. But what happens when that individual is drowning in data and wholly stressed? An overloaded CFO can be disastrous not just for the harried professional but also for the organization. Its time to consider hiring a CFO executive assistant (EA). Executive assistant support for CFOs can be a game-changer for your business.
Success
JANUARY 30, 2025
When posting a new job , its easy to default to the same old template that your company has used for ages. After all, it saves you time and gets the post up faster. However, what many fail to realize is that the average job template often includes language and requirements that deter strong candidates from ever hitting the Apply button at all. This can lead to workplaces that lack the diversity required for high-performing , innovative teams.
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.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JANUARY 26, 2025
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 dives into the basics of the Chief of Staff role, the differences between EA, CoS, COO, and CEO, the main responsibilities, and who makes a great Chief of Staff. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova’s Resource Library Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course More conversations with Maggie on The Leader Assis
Allwork
JANUARY 29, 2025
Chief executives of global companies left their jobs in record numbers last year, pushed by intense scrutiny from investors and pressure to keep up with change, according to leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Some 202 CEOs left their posts in 2024, surpassing the six-year average of 186 and a 13% increase over the previous year, Russell Reynolds said in a report released late on Tuesday.
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Success
JANUARY 30, 2025
Self-confidence is a crucial skill that influences every aspect of our lives, especially in areas like decision-making, building meaningful relationships and achieving personal and professional success. Its the foundation of self-assurance, enabling us to face life’s many challenges and not shy away from new opportunities. It also helps us learn to grow as individuals.
Productivityist
JANUARY 29, 2025
In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I chat with Shawn Lemon , digital organizer and founder of The Digital Organizer. Shawn has helped countless individuals and organizations regain control of their digital lives, offering practical solutions to manage clutter, streamline workflows, and achieve digital peace. We explore the hidden challenges of digital organization, why redundancy and backups are crucial, and how to get started on the path to a clutter-free digital life.
Allwork
JANUARY 29, 2025
Kohl’s said on Tuesday it has reduced nearly 10% of its corporate workforce, as the department store chain aims to improve profitability. The company said more than half of the total reductions would come from closing open positions, while the rest from eliminating roles currently held by its associates. The layoffs follow Kohl’s announcement earlier this month to close 27 underperforming stores by April as well as an e-commerce fulfillment center in San Bernardino, California.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 30, 2025
After the remarkable success of the March 2024 edition, CIFF Guangzhou is preparing to unveil an even more innovative chapter in March 2025, welcoming global furniture industry leaders to the Canton Fair Complex, with the Office and Commercial Space sector poised to redefine workplace environments for the future. The timing of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou 2025 aligns perfectly with the global office furniture market’s exceptional growth, projected to reach $66.1 billion in 2024 and expand to $9
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
JANUARY 29, 2025
In many ways, improvisation feels like playing in a safe spacebut dont let the fun fool you. These heightened versions of reality can spark meaningful discoveries. My own experience with improvisation comes from directing short plays and films in Manhattan. In rehearsals, Id frequently ask actors to set their scripts aside and interact as their characters with specific objectives.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 28, 2025
Are there ethical social media alternatives out there? I’m going to lay it on the line heresocial media isnt what it used to be. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok once felt like the ultimate tools for solopreneurs to connect, build relationships, and grow their businesses. But these days, they feel more like a minefield.
Allwork
JANUARY 30, 2025
Japan’s Nissan Motor is offering buyouts to workers and cutting back shifts at three U.S. factories, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as the automaker pushes to slash $2.6 billion in costs globally. Nissan will offer the separation packages to workers at its vehicle assembly plants in Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Mississippi, and an engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 27, 2025
A new report from the social enterprise Timewise claims to reveal a growing divide in the UK workforce, highlighting the increasing gap between frontline workers, such as nurses, cleaners, and bus drivers, and office-based employees when it comes to flexible working hours and patterns. This divide, the report suggests, could be reduced if the government takes further steps to implement its upcoming Employment Rights Bill.
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Success
JANUARY 29, 2025
For weeks now, wildfires have been ravaging Southern California , devastating neighborhoods and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. Its not difficult to see the external consequences of these disasters, but the internal effects natural disasters have on the people experiencing them can also be debilitating. Natural disasters have always been part of the reality of life on Earth.
Productivityist
JANUARY 31, 2025
In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I talk with Nir Eyal , the bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir offers actionable strategies for avoiding distractions and making time for what matters most. We discuss the difference between traction and distraction, how internal triggers influence our actions, and the power of identity in shaping habits.
Allwork
JANUARY 30, 2025
AI and automation are pushing work into a new era, where talent craves flexibility and purpose. Early adopters of new tech will lead, while those who wait risk falling into irrelevance. The future of work demands adaptable environments, where innovation thrives beyond the 9-to-5. The future of work isnt just about where we work, or even the tools we use to work its about how we think about work itself.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 27, 2025
To coincide with National Productivity Week, a CIPD poll suggests that almost two thirds of people (63 percent) would trust artificial intelligence (AI) to inform – but not make – important decisions at work. According to the poll of over 2,000 people, over a third (35 percent) wouldnt trust AI to make important decisions at work, preferring to use human intelligence.
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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
JANUARY 29, 2025
Until this week, little was known about DeepSeekthe Chinese AI-powered chatbot that has suddenly taken the U.S. market by storm, rattling tech stocks and stunning investors who never saw it coming. Its founder, Liang Wenfeng, remains an enigmatic figure in the U.S. market, lacking ties to Silicon Valley or American tech. Yet his unexpected foray into AI, which began in December 2023, has quickly become the talk of the town.
Jennie Lyon
JANUARY 28, 2025
Running ads can be a game-changer for your business, but diving in before youre ready can lead to wasting your time and money and getting so frustrated that you rule out running them ever again! Today, I will cover why ensuring youre ready to run ads is so valuable for your business. Even if you… The post How to Know If Youre Ready to Run Ads for Your Business appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
Allwork
JANUARY 27, 2025
Data analytics helps track and analyze member behavior patterns, enabling personalized experiences and better space utilization. Analytics identify underutilized or overbooked areas, allowing operators to adjust layouts and resources effectively, and predict future trends to anticipate demand. Workplace analytics streamline processes like energy management and cleaning schedules, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maintaining high hygiene standards.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 28, 2025
There has been a significant surge in demand for commercial property investment, reflecting a marked recovery in the sector, according to a new report from Rightmove. The platform attributes this rise to recent interest rate reductions by the Bank of England, which have made investment opportunities more affordable and appealing. Rightmoves Quarterly Commercial Insights Tracker , which monitors supply and demand trends among the UKs largest commercial property audience, revealed that overall dem
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
JANUARY 29, 2025
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is a professor at the Child Study Center at Yale University and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). The YCEI conducts research on the science of emotions and emotional intelligence and develops ways to teach these skills to children and adults. Since it was founded in 2013, the YCEI has helped over 5 million children in over 5,000 schools worldwide develop their emotional intelligence skills.
Productivityist
JANUARY 27, 2025
Virginia Woolfs journal entry from January 26, 1930, offers a fascinating glimpse into the interplay of emotion, logic, and reason. In reflecting on her financial earnings and predicting the sales of her upcoming novel, The Waves , Woolf demonstrates a peculiar mix of modesty, anxiety, and calculation. She assumed the book would sell no more than 2,000 copies a prediction grounded in logic based on her previous experience but tinged with the emotion of self-doubt.
Allwork
JANUARY 29, 2025
More entrepreneurs are opting for coworking spaces that prioritize focus and deep work, away from noisy environments. These spaces offer soundproof rooms, private offices, and calming designs to minimize distractions and encourage concentration. Silence helps creativity and mental clarity, helping entrepreneurs work more efficiently and make breakthroughs without interruptions.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 31, 2025
The UKs creative industries, from film and television to the dynamic video game sector, are cultural flagships and economic cornerstones. Valued at 125 billion annually , the creative industries are named one of the UK governments eight growth-driving sectors in its Industrial Strategy. Yet, a significant obstacle looms over their continued success: a persistent and growing skills shortage.
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
JANUARY 29, 2025
Captivating audiences with her regal voice and remarkable performances, Mandy Gonzalez stands out in the Broadway theater scene. She shares her beginnings in the entertainment industry as well as how she built a thriving social media community. Braving the first step The Hamilton star was born to Jewish and Latin parents in California and later moved to New York City, taking a bold step to pursue a career in theater.
Success
JANUARY 31, 2025
After months spent hunting for a new job, Aliyah Jones still had a pretty good sense of humor about the job market. She often posted about her experience on social media, using a mix of relatable memes and wit to bond with others who were slogging through endless applications. However, while most responses were positive, one stood out to Jones in all the worst ways: a well-meaning person who insisted she hadnt been hired because she wasnt acting corporate enough.
Success
JANUARY 31, 2025
The landfill is nothing but a giant pile of things no one wants or usesbut that certainly doesnt mean we need to add to it. The EPA reports that the biggest contributor to landfill waste is food , which accounts for nearly 24% of all landfilled and combusted municipal waste. However, bruised or imperfect fruits and vegetables are often saved from landfills, and oil is being repurposed as biofuel.
Allwork
JANUARY 28, 2025
AI agents allow employees to engage with complex systems conversationally while enabling those systems to communicate with each other in ways previously impossible. The journey to agent-enabled operations starts with clarity on business objectives. COOs have the opportunity to serve as the connective tissue between technical and business stakeholders, by working with CTOs on agent architecture, business leaders on use case identification, and HR leaders on culture transformation.
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