Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 23, 2024
How Assistants Can Help Get Stuff Done in Their Organisations In any organisation, one of the most valuable skills is the ability to get things done. Assistants, in particular, play a crucial role in driving projects forward, maintaining momentum, and ensuring that tasks are completed. In [.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 22, 2024
As a passionate writer, a naturally forgetful person, and a self-confessed control freak, I have always believed in the power of documentation, especially in the workplace. Documentation is a vital tool for enhancing productivity, accountability, transparency, and (most importantly) peace of mind. Whether paper-based or electronic, effective documentation practices can have a profound impact on your professional life.
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Allwork
APRIL 21, 2024
IWG recently identified four main trends dominating current workplace fashion; however, six broader movements are predicted to influence workwear fashion over the coming years and decades. The trends in workwear fashion for the future are influenced by factors such as technological advances , evolving workplace norms, and societal shifts towards sustainability and individual expression.
BMT Office Administration
APRIL 22, 2024
How do you keep track of your employees’ work hours? If you’re like most organizations, your employees record the number of hours they worked on a timesheet. In the old days, this involved ‘punching’ a physical time card. In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Employee timesheets are almost entirely digital today, with some using advanced features like biometrics.
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.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 23, 2024
You know you should be marketing your business. Still, as a small business owner, you’re most likely already wearing many different hats, and adding marketing to your never-ending list of to-do items can feel overwhelming. And if you don’t have experience in marketing, it can not only feel overwhelming; it can be a rabbit hole… The post How to Start Working With A Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant To Grow Your Business appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtu
Success
APRIL 26, 2024
Every comment that includes “OK, boomer” or “These Gen Z slackers…” just proves that ageism is alive and well in 2024. Age stereotypes are a cross-generational problem that, despite anti-discrimination laws and policies, rears its head in companies of all sizes. Its ripple effects are especially felt among professional female managers and employees.
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Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 26, 2024
Ever feel like your marketing strategy is missing a secret ingredient? Something with a little pizzazz that not only draws in the crowd but keeps them coming back for more? What if I told you that secret ingredient is as simple as downloadable content? That’s right, the kind of stuff that people click on, download, and cherish as if it were the last piece of chocolate in the box.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 24, 2024
While we often view personality as a fixed entity, a new study suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may have left a subtle but enduring mark on some aspects of our personalities. Published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin , the research suggests that while significant personality changes weren’t widespread, conscientiousness levels generally increased throughout the pandemic, while extraversion dipped slightly.
Success
APRIL 24, 2024
Self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to all of us—especially if you’re an introvert or have had the virtue of modesty drummed into you since childhood. Yet making the most of casual connections is crucial to networking and success. New research published in Scientific American expands upon one of the most cited research papers about the power of acquaintances,“The Strength of Weak Ties” by sociologist Mark Granovetter.
Allwork
APRIL 25, 2024
Remote work represents a profound cultural shift, highlighting the importance of trust and accountability in the absence of physical oversight, with businesses embracing these changes to maintain a cohesive and empowered workforce. Effective communication using clear guidelines for technology tool usage is crucial to overcoming remote work challenges, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance requires conscious efforts like end-of-day rituals and flexible scheduling to combat the risks of is
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.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 25, 2024
Strategically Managing Your Executive's Time As an Assistant, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your Executive manage their time strategically. This is a crucial part of the role and can be quite time-consuming. However, when done effectively, it adds an incredible amount of value. [.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 22, 2024
A £100 million program designed to help disabled people find work in England and Wales has been quietly cancelled, raising concerns as the government pursues plans to reduce disability benefits. The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment.
Success
APRIL 23, 2024
It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change. Gallup found that “19% of U.S. workers rate their mental health as fair or poor” and are four times more likely to miss work due to poor mental health than peers who rate t
Allwork
APRIL 23, 2024
Work is a mixture of routines, rituals, and interpersonal drama. Radically altering the daily routines of workers represents a major form of loss. The pandemic marked a form of separation that has been wildly disorienting for many workers, and especially for managers. An anthropological approach to change management can never be a system or a program that is uniformly applied to every organization.
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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.
Productivityist
APRIL 24, 2024
In this episode, originally broadcast in April 2020, I’m joined by Thomas Frank , a prominent content creator who has significantly influenced the YouTube and productivity community. Thomas opens up about his journey into video creation, sharing the nuances of his creative process and how he has successfully integrated his personal interests with productivity content.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 25, 2024
This week, the Government Property Agency brought together Civil Service leaders to exchange ideas, debate trends and inform how the GPA delivers its property services. The GPA is leading one of the country’s biggest and most ambitious workplace renewal programmes for its clients – delivering a smaller, better connected, better quality, and greener property estate to support the work of Civil Service teams and bring them closer to the communities they serve.
Success
APRIL 24, 2024
Each professional journey will look a little different, but today, we’ll discuss an integral part of any professional journey—giving and receiving employee and leader feedback. Feedback, when delivered correctly, can be one of the most powerful tools for growth. It helps us understand our strengths, highlights areas for improvement, and guides us toward our professional goals.
Allwork
APRIL 25, 2024
Blockchain technology shows potential to enhance land registration integrity in areas of mistrust or disaster vulnerability and can streamline property transactions in more stable settings. Tokenization of real estate assets has been a prominent innovation, promising benefits such as increased liquidity and reduced costs, although facing significant challenges in investor interest and regulatory compliance.
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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 21, 2024
Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America. An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side! In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 22, 2024
Zurich tops the 2024 Smart City Index , with European and Asian cities dominating the rankings. The report, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), analyses data and resident surveys from 142 cities globally. Seven of the top 10 smartest cities hail from Europe.
Success
APRIL 22, 2024
In simple terms, empathy is putting yourself in another’s shoes to better understand what they’re feeling. Having empathy can make you a more effective communicator and help you build stronger relationships. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of empathy and understanding the perspectives of others, and offer tips on how to become more empathetic.
Allwork
APRIL 24, 2024
Community building in coworking spaces is a multifaceted, emotionally demanding task requiring high emotional intelligence, flexibility, and perseverance. Coworking space managers and community builders are at risk of burnout, particularly when they lack autonomy and are constrained by top-down brand directives. Prioritizing long-term member experience over short-term dazzle is key to sustaining a coworking community.
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.
Denise Aday
APRIL 23, 2024
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Workplace Insight
APRIL 22, 2024
Hybrid working has enabled UK businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy efficient spaces including flexible workspaces, according to a new report from IWG , whose brands including Spaces and Regus. surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies.
Success
APRIL 22, 2024
Some Americans move into a peak earning decade during their 50s. However, greater earnings don’t necessarily translate to financial security. People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. A 2019 study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, funded by the AARP Foundation, indicated that just 17% of adults 50 and older in the low-to-moderate income rang
Allwork
APRIL 22, 2024
IT expert Jeremy Fennema joined the Allwork.Space Future of Work Podcast to explain the increasing impact of AI, IoT, and AR on remote work, corporate structure, and productivity. Such technologies also bolster remote work capabilities and necessitate stronger AI-driven cybersecurity strategies to protect against sophisticated threats. AR technology is blurring the lines between physical and virtual workspaces, making location less relevant and supporting a shift toward digital interaction and c
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!
Allwork
APRIL 22, 2024
Aggregators who resell your space at different prices encourage cross-channel shopping, leading clients straight to your competitors. By standardizing your pricing, you’ll keep more clients connected to your brand and reduce the risk of price erosion. Mike Sullivan explores how to ensure price consistency and compliance through a pricing policy, such as a MAP policy.
Allwork
APRIL 25, 2024
San Francisco’s office market continues to grapple with the lasting effects of remote work, as vacancy rates reached 36.7% in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by commercial real estate firm CBRE. This increase from the 35.6% vacancy rate in the last four months of 2023 indicates a slowing but persistent downturn in the city’s commercial office sector.
Allwork
APRIL 24, 2024
The majority of respondents in a recent study identified the workplace as the primary source of stress in their personal lives. According to the 2024 Workforce State of Mind Report, published by Headspace , “[W]e surveyed more than 2,000 employees, business leaders, and benefits leaders to access the latest trends in workplace mental health. The results showed how work stress is seeping into the personal lives of employees and how their relationships — with co-workers, managers, and leaders —
Allwork
APRIL 26, 2024
Competition within the artificial intelligence (AI) field has ramped up significantly over the last few months. Updated data from the FlexOS Top 100 AI for Work report suggests that generative AI tools now attract over 3 billion monthly visits — a 13% increase from February to March. Additionally, the updated list reflects the launch and fast rise of Microsoft Copilot, and other notable services including Claude, which have both moved high on the list of top 10 AI for work.
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