Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 27, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-tier Executive Assistant: Essential Skills, Tips, and Strategies for Success Are you aspiring to become a top-tier Executive Assistant? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will equip you with the essential skills, tips, and strategies needed to succeed [.
The Assistant Room
JUNE 24, 2024
We’ve got some tips on one of the most important aspects of being a personal / executive assistant: building a strong professional relationship with your […] The post How to Build a Strong Professional Relationship with Your Executive first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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Allwork
JUNE 24, 2024
Several reports expose ongoing discrimination and barriers to the advancement of women in the workplace, with only 35% of women occupying top leadership positions (despite comprising 47% of the U.S. workforce ). Closing the gender gap is vital for sustainable business practices — and women must occupy leadership roles to ensure active involvement in policymaking that directly impacts them.
Success
JUNE 24, 2024
Next generation leaders are set to shake up the workplace as we know it. Gen Z are more educated , with early benchmarks showing that post-millennials are enrolling in college at a significantly higher rate than millennials did at the same age. They will also comprise 27% of the workforce by 2025, and that number will continue to climb as its members graduate and settle into their careers.
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
JUNE 25, 2024
Setting Goals to Help Your Career Thrive As an Assistant, you are often the force propelling the cogs of your organisation forward. You anticipate needs, thwart crises, and act as the linchpin holding various facets of the business together. Yet, amid this whirlwind of tasks, losing sight [.
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Allwork
JUNE 26, 2024
Premium workspaces are drawing prices up to 51% above the global average, driven by high demand and limited supply, especially notable in Grade A office spaces. Significant regional and city-level price variations exist, with regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa seeing a 10% increase and cities like Mexico City experiencing a 46% uplift.
Success
JUNE 28, 2024
Has this ever happened to you? Your uncle calls to tell you that your aunt has finally succumbed to cancer. You’re scrolling through social media and find out your friend’s father died suddenly. Your coworker takes you aside and says another coworker’s mother has died. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard about someone’s death. In addition to feeling sadness, you may be unsure how to respond to the news or provide support to the person who is grieving.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Undoubtedly, the remote work revolution is in full swing. But it’s messy. Kolekti’s new Save the Knowledge Worker report found a colossal 96 percent of workers desire some form of remote work, and one in three employees is willing to quit if forced to return to the office full-time. And yet, which business leader can say their organisation has perfected the strategy for remote work?
BMT Office Administration
JUNE 28, 2024
Hiring Teens for the Summer Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire teenagers for seasonal work. As many of these young workers may be taking on their first job, employers must remember some important payroll considerations. First-Job Jitters It’s natural for employers and young employees to experience some jitters regarding payroll. A clear understanding of the basics can help alleviate those concerns.
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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.
Allwork
JUNE 26, 2024
Amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties, many employees are eager to engage in discussions on issues such as climate change, human rights, gender equality, and racism. But some employers are not prepared to facilitate these debates in the workplace. In highly diverse workplaces, conflicts among colleagues may escalate. However, providing adequate conflict resolution training and a positive, supportive environment can facilitate constructive political discourse at work.
Success
JUNE 25, 2024
Until recently, it was rare for employees to work abroad as digital nomads. But since the beginning of the pandemic, when many businesses switched to employees working 100% remotely, the concept is trending—leading to a threefold increase in the number of digital nomads from 2019–2022. Ready to hopscotch around the world as a digital worker? It’s easier said than done.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 26, 2024
Demand for flexible working options surged during the pandemic but has since become less important to people, according to ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2024: A Global Workforce View [registration]. Overall, the survey of nearly 35,000 people in 18 countries suggests flexible working hours are important to 25 percent of workers, while 15 percent value flexible locations.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JUNE 23, 2024
Claudia Laughter has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant in startups, established public brands, local government, and software companies. In this episode, Claudia talks about saying yes to things outside your comfort zone, expanding and customizing the executive assistant role, and developing a long-term strategic partnership with your executive as both of your careers advance.
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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.
Allwork
JUNE 26, 2024
Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Featuring diverse artists and artwork that reflect varied backgrounds promotes inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reinforces organizational values and commitments to culture. Allowing employees to have input in art selection and placement provides a sense of agency and ownership, which is linked to increased professional performa
Success
JUNE 27, 2024
$4,509,252—that’s the amount of unpaid labor that 385 freelancers across 38 states have added to the “World’s Longest Invoice” at the time of this writing. This initiative by the Freelancers Union raises awareness for one of the key challenges for freelancers across multiple industries—getting paid. The number of freelancers in the U.S. has exploded in recent years.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 27, 2024
New research among working parents claims that three quarters (74 percent) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1,000 parents in hybrid working roles, highlights that 83 percent said they were better parents as a result of the flexibility offered by hybrid working. 89 percent say they are closer to their children and are more present (92 percent), while 86 percent say the
Productivityist
JUNE 26, 2024
In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Corey Poirier , a renowned speaker and author for a special double episode. We discuss the inspiration behind writing a parable-style book (like his book “The Enlightened Passenger” , the importance of passion in one’s work, and the unique challenges of stand-up comedy. Corey shares his journey of discovering his passion for speaking and teaching others how to find their own passion, providing listeners with practical advice a
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Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
The recent termination of several employees at Wells Fargo for falsifying work activities brings to light a deeper issue within corporate culture. The use of employee surveillance tools, such as mouse jigglers, highlights a flawed management approach that focuses on superficial productivity. Shifting to an outcome-based performance model enhances job satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments.
Success
JUNE 25, 2024
Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to college in Colorado,” says Hostetler, CEO, co-founder and owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 23, 2024
A report from design firm Hassell and workplace analytics business Density paints what it claims is a concerning picture of North American tech offices. It says that tech firms, once considered pioneers in innovative office design, are lagging behind the evolving work landscape. The report [registration] analysed over 1.4 million square feet of workspace usage between May 2023 and May 2024, revealed what it says is a troubling trend: underutilisation.
Jennie Lyon
JUNE 25, 2024
You only have a few moments to capture the attention of your audience. Once you have their attention, how do you keep it? Enter the core lead magnet. A lead magnet is your secret weapon to grab their attention with a value-packed free offer they can’t ignore. And you can keep their attention by nurturing… The post How To Create A Core Lead Magnet That Your Audience Can’t Ignore?
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
JUNE 23, 2024
Humans lead in idea generation, enhanced by AI’s data analysis, creating innovative, employee-centered workspaces. Companies like Cisco implement intelligent desks and IoT-enabled office solutions to improve employee wellness, satisfaction, and space flexibility. Smart furniture uses PoE connectivity to gather real-time data, driving automation, energy efficiency, and informed workplace strategies.
Success
JUNE 26, 2024
“Can I buy you a coffee and pick your brain?” It’s the phrase that strikes existential dread in the inboxes of accomplished professionals from a variety of industries. Those following in leaders’ footsteps, or trying to figure out how to ask for mentorship, have long asked for free career advice and tips on leveling up. But not all ask the right way, and the approach often impacts the answer they receive.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
The sentiments of employees around the world about AI and GenAI are evolving significantly, but cautious optimism endures, with 42 percent reporting confidence about the technologies’ impact on their work, compared to 26 percent at around this time last year. However, anxiety about the technologies is also on the rise, by 5 percentage points, and 49 percent of regular users believe their job may disappear in the next ten years, a view shared by only 24 percent of workers who do not use them.
Productivityist
JUNE 24, 2024
How many times have you caught yourself sifting through a list of obligations that you feel you “ought to do”? These tasks often linger, unattended, as they wither away in the shadows of our busy lives. But here’s the truth: they don’t deserve the space they occupy on your list. Eliminating tasks like this is one of the simplest ways to be truly productive.
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.
Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
While several companies continue to experiment with 4-day workweek trials in countries around the world, Greece is getting ready to take a dramatically different approach: a 6-day work week. Starting July 1, the country will implement a new labor policy that extends the workweek to six days for specific employees in industrial, manufacturing, and continuous service sectors.
Success
JUNE 28, 2024
When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Treating people with fairness at work will ensure they flourish, thus boosting the team’s performance, according to new research by emlyon business school. However, this is not the case with team members who are money-motivated, and fair treatment actually doesn’t have any positive impact on their performance, the researchers say. These findings come from research by Thierry Nadisic, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at emlyon business school, France, alongside his colleagues, Professor Russ
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