Office Dynamics
AUGUST 7, 2024
As the founder and CEO of Office Dynamics, my journey has allowed me to connect with an incredible array of administrative and executive assistants from varying industries and walks of life. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations, exchanged numerous ideas, and gleaned insights into the challenges and triumphs that define your roles.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 8, 2024
Leveraging AI While Showcasing Your Unique Skills as an Assistant As Assistants, you are now beginning to take those first steps to integrate AI into our workflows, saving a ton of time and automating those mundane tasks. But there is a common concern that many Assistants [.
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Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to add them to the grocery list?” it asks. As you step outside and unlock the car, your glasses issue a reminder.
Allwork
AUGUST 4, 2024
Lack of salary disclosure and misrepresented job roles are major turn-offs for job seekers, with salary being the dominant factor in job decisions. Continual interview rescheduling and unnecessary personal questions signal disorganization and unprofessionalism, deterring candidates. Respect among colleagues and good company culture are significant for job seekers, influencing their acceptance of job offers alongside financial incentives.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 6, 2024
Guide for Assistants to Increase Visibility and Influence In a recent Virtual Summit, Hallie Warner, an amazing speaker and expert on career development for Assistant and Chief of Staff roles, emphasised the importance of building a personal brand for Assistants and other Administrative professionals. Assistants must [.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 6, 2024
The thought might have crossed your mind as you sip your morning coffee: Will AI take over virtual service provider jobs? As someone who’s built a career around providing online services—whether as a virtual assistant, a remote team member, or in another support role—this is a valid concern. With AI technology advancing at warp speed, it’s natural to wonder if our digital sidekick is poised to become our replacement.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2024
Coworking spaces foster diverse, interconnected environments that enable professionals from various sectors to interact, share ideas, and innovate together. These spaces offer the freedom to choose where and when to work, promoting healthier work-life integration, especially in the current era of hybrid work models. Coworking spaces provide essential resources and a supportive ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs, functioning as launchpads for business growth and innovation.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 5, 2024
So, you didn’t get the job. Bummer! But it’s happened to everyone at some point. In the midst of disappointment, it’s only natural to ask, “Why?” Here are just some of the possibilities: They didn’t like you. They had an unconscious (or conscious) bias against people like you. The CEO’s nephew wanted the job. The budget for the position was cut and no one was hired.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 9, 2024
Conflict resolution tactics to aid administrative professionals in their influence on a positive, productive workplace culture.
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research further tracked the phenomenon.
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.
Allwork
AUGUST 5, 2024
Millennials are abandoning high-stress corporate positions and pursuing work that values personal fulfillment over outdated notions of professional success. This transition is motivated by a desire for authenticity, a balanced work-life dynamic (with autonomy), and the aspiration to enact positive environmental and societal changes. Millennials’ disillusionment with capitalism has reshaped their perception of the future of work, leading to a rejection of traditional workplace structures an
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 6, 2024
In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how do you encourage people to spend more time in the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss the answers to this, one of the most vexed questions of recent years.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
AUGUST 4, 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 talks about how to be an excellent executive project manager. 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 Staff education and development.
Success
AUGUST 5, 2024
Why does it seem so much easier to have a candy bar every afternoon, instead of a piece of fruit? Why do we procrastinate instead of getting things done now? Why do we hit the snooze button instead of getting up to exercise? If you think it’s because you’re lazy or have no self-discipline, you can cut yourself some slack. Science explains that bad habits form quickly because they produce immediate reinforcement.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2024
Businesses with a strong sense of purpose, including coworking spaces, have a competitive edge by attracting better customers, employees, and investors. Coworking spaces can produce significant social impact by building community, nurturing social entrepreneurs, and promoting partnerships and innovation. Effectively measuring social impact through member surveys, event participation, and resource sharing, and then communicating these achievements is important for demonstrating and amplifying the
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 5, 2024
The modern business landscape is facing a significant challenge: a growing skills gap and a persistent talent shortage across various industries. Companies are finding it difficult to find qualified candidates with the necessary skills to fill important roles as technology changes quickly and job requirements change. This talent shortage may hinder general productivity, growth, and innovation.
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 7, 2024
If you’ve been considering outsourcing your marketing to an outside professional, but you’re not sure WHO to trust to take your business to the next level- this one’s for you! As the CEO of a full-service marketing agency, I’ve had many clients share their horror stories from working with other marketing “professionals” and the red… The post How to Choose the Best Marketing Agency to Take Your Business to the Next Level appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
There’s nothing like the thrill of bringing your vision to life, turning an idea into a thriving business, seizing an opportunity that challenges the status quo and making a positive impact on people or the world. The entrepreneur roller coaster is indeed special, exciting and rewarding, but it can also be downright terrifying. While some view entrepreneurship as a career choice, it’s more of a calling.
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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
AUGUST 5, 2024
Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube iHeart Rate & Review Dan Schawbel Dan Schawbel, a renowned New York Times bestselling author, is a leading voice in the realm of the future of work. With a vast LinkedIn following and a track record of advising global Fortune 100 companies, Schawbel brings a fresh and insightful take on the impact of AI on the future of work.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 7, 2024
Women have much more difficulty separating their working lives and their family lives when they work from home, than men do, according to new research from Durham University Business School. Remote work has often been lauded as a potential solution to gender inequality, given its flexibility, however these findings showcase that personal circumstances still have an effect on women’s careers.
Productivityist
AUGUST 7, 2024
In this episode, I sit down with Paul Epstein to explore the intricacies of decision-making and building momentum. Paul shares his unique “head, heart, hands” framework for making better decisions and emphasizes the importance of balancing both emotional and logical aspects. We also dive into personal insights and professional experiences that have shaped Paul’s approach to decision-making.
Success
AUGUST 9, 2024
If you ever want to figure out whether someone is an introvert or an extrovert, ask them how they feel about networking. If their face lights up and they instinctively open their calendar, it’s safe to assume they’re extroverted. But if they clam up and mutter something about not being good at networking? Classic introvert. While that might be a slight oversimplification, many introverts think of “networking” as a dirty word and an activity best left to their more naturally outgoing counterparts
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Allwork
AUGUST 8, 2024
International Coworking Day on August 9 highlights the innovation, collaboration, and growth potential that coworking spaces provide to professionals around the world. There is a growing emphasis on integrating sustainable practices in coworking environments, making them attractive as eco-friendly options for businesses and remote workers alike. To thrive, coworking operators must understand and meet the unique needs of their target demographic, creating specialized programs and fostering strong
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 6, 2024
Life imitates art. Scientists have discovered that lab mice may be conducting their own experiments on us. A paper published in the journal Current Biology speculates that mice seem to be testing their testers. They do this by deviating from simple behaviours such as responding to rewards to work out what might happen. “These mice have a richer internal life than we probably give them credit for,” explained Kishore Kuchibhotla , senior study author and an assistant professor of neuroscience at
Success
AUGUST 6, 2024
According to DataReportal’s Digital 2024 Global Overview Report , the average internet user spends almost seven hours online every day. We rely heavily on technology in our work, education and social interactions. It even helps us unwind after a long day by streaming our favorite TV shows and movies or reading a book or magazine article. However, it’s important to note that all that screen time , if not managed properly, can have a detrimental effect on our overall quality of life.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
My mom hated her hearing aids. Over the years, she tried several types and didn’t like any of them. Sometimes they hurt or were hard to put in, and other times they didn’t work well. As a result, she rarely wore them, even though she had significant hearing loss. When we had family dinners, Mom would ask “What?” after every sentence or two that I, my husband or my daughter spoke.
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
AUGUST 5, 2024
Experts believe the future of work will be transformed by how well workers can utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to increase their productivity, but new data shows only a small portion of knowledge workers are effectively doing so. Section, a business school with a particular focus on AI skills training, reveals that only 7% of the knowledge workforce , defined as the “AI Class,” are effectively leveraging AI to boost productivity.
Allwork
AUGUST 7, 2024
Capitalizing on last year’s success , IWG has once again reported record revenue figures, this time for the first half of 2024. The firm, a leading specialist in flexible work solutions, announced revenue of $2.1 billion (£1.65 billion) during this period — reflecting the growing popularity and acceptance of flexible working arrangements around the world.
Success
AUGUST 6, 2024
From 2018 to 2022, 89 extreme weather events caused more than $1 billion in damage, which averages out to one every three weeks, according to the 2023 U.S. National Climate Assessment report. As the effects of climate change become more widespread—from severe storms, flooding , extreme heat, poor air quality, wildfires and more—business leaders are realizing how their employees are impacted.
Success
AUGUST 5, 2024
For serial entrepreneurs, finding success can take a few tries. For Erin King , her third try’s the charm. King founded her first company, Jump Digital Media, in 2009 at age 25. “We built websites, and it was a disaster from the start,” King admits. The company crashed and burned in 10 months, and; King took on $70,000 of credit card debt by financing payroll on her personal credit card.
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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