The Assistant Room
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
So, it’s the work Christmas party: the one day a year you can let your hair down and wear flashing bauble earrings in the presence of your boss. Play it right and you’ll have a ton of gossip and new pals…play it wrong and you’ll be riddled with embarrassment until someone takes the baton of Most Inappropriate Person next year. The post How To Survive The Work Christmas Party first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Positive interventions that distract us from difficult tasks actually help to reduce our stress levels, according to new research published in the Journal Work & Stress. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Trinity Business School suggests that short positive work distractions can help people to overcome daily demands like dealing with annoying emails or the tasks they dread.
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Worxbee
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Chemistry. It’s what creates the most productive and effective relationships between Executives and their Executive Assistants, and at Worxbee, we’ve got it down to a science. We’ve identified four unique EA archetypes and use these personas to forge long-lasting matches between busy leaders and superstar assistants—it’s all part of our proven, pre-vetted pairing process: the Admin Roadmap. 1.
Allwork
DECEMBER 1, 2022
In the future of work, the gig economy is slated for significant growth as an increasing proportion of workers hold gig positions instead of full-time employment. . Sociology (2022) states that the gig economy will involve more worker uncertainty. This is primarily from the eruption of gig economy platforms that undermine gig worker networking. . Coworking spaces may be a perfect option for gig economy workers who want to create a community to help them cope with reputation issues on digital la
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.
Success
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans jobless, and Business Insider’s list of major companies that have announced job cuts suggests another round of layoffs is underway. If you’re feeling stressed about your own job security or unmotivated as you search for a job during the holidays in today’s highly competitive job market, this probably isn’t what you want to hear.
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 2, 2022
It is heard when tackling career development, interpersonal challenges, even personal growth in an existing role – “I need to work on my confidence” or, in the worst cases, “I have no confidence”. So how do people remedy this? The post How To Save Yourself From Self-Sabotage first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
New research indicates that Americans banked 60 million hours thanks to remote working. . According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York using data from the American Time Use Survey, workers were able to take the time saved from commuting and apply it to their wellbeing. . “We find that employed individuals allocate their saved commute time toward leisure activities and sleeping, while reducing overall work hours,” the researchers stated.
Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
“Racial pay gaps are an issue in every industry,” NBC News reported last year. “Nowhere is it worse than in influencer marketing.”. That NBC story cited a study from the public relations firm MSL U.S. and The Influencer League, which found a 29% pay gap between white influencers and influencers of color. The gap between white and Black influencers, specifically?
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 1, 2022
From baubles floor to ceiling to outside terraces transformed into winter wonderlands, London has truly pulled out all the stops to make the 2022 festive period one to remember. If you're looking for a place to book a last minute festive celebration or just somewhere to perch for the day surrounded by music, tinsel and glitter, then check out our favourite festive venues below.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 1, 2022
A new report, Delivering Net Zero Carbon in the Workplace [BCO members only] produced by University College London Consultants (UCLC) for the British Council for Offices (BCO), claims to identify the barriers that businesses are facing as they strive to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of their offices. The report, informed by over 100 office occupiers and building professionals, outlines the measures that those working in the office sector can take to overcome these barriers at what the
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
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Just over one year ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social media network he created in his Harvard dorm room would be rebranded as Meta. . Meta now serves as the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, among other business arms. The ultimate goal? Becoming pioneers of the metaverse. . But what does this look like in 2023? . Investor confidence in the metaverse industry, such as blockchain companies and cryptocurrency firms, has waned in recent months due to depleted value and an unc
Success
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The holidays will seem cozy and magical for some, while smothering and excessive to others. And odds are, both perspectives will be staying under the same roof. A little stress is inevitable in a season that creates lots of together time. Luckily, an ancient personality tool called the Enneagram can serve as a guide to alleviate tension at Christmas and year-end holidays.
C-Suite Assistants
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
As the founder of a Startup, you and your management team are covering all the bases, and are stretched to their limits. When your everyday to-do list is endless and your attention is frequently diverted from key projects and higher-level decisions to tend to administrative tasks, you know it’s time to hire an Executive Assistant. To support your startup business’s day-to-day operations, you need to find the right Executive Assistant.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In the face of hiring and skills issues, 77 percent of UK organisations say they are finding ways for technology to do jobs formerly performed by people, according to a new poll from Rackspace Technology. According to the survey, two thirds (64 percent) of UK companies are downsizing their staff, facilitated by technology, out of a necessity, with roles in customer service the most likely to be automated, as identified by 70 percent of business decision makers – followed by IT operations (62 pe
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Allwork
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Before deciding which partners or service providers to trust, you need to be confident about their risk management and governance structures. . If it seems like the entrepreneur has no one able to rein in their impulses, be wary. They will take excessive risks and you’d be gambling rather than investing your resources wisely. . Harmful consequences from a lack of oversight and risk management highlight why it’s critical for founders to have someone who can help them make good decisions, manage r
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
I’ve got some bad news: All of your New Year’s resolutions are going to fail and there’s no one to blame but you. Here’s the hard truth about life that people don’t want to embrace: Values and identity drive behavior. There it is. I said it. the economy, your family or who’s elected president doesn’t control you. Your own mind and your belief about who you are controls you.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Dawnee Frey is a Senior Executive Assistant with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Having held positions in construction, legal, healthcare, tech, and biopharma, she is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients. In this episode, Dawnee and I talk about navigating goal setting when it can sometimes be tough to see the assistant role as directly impacting the bottom line.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A poll from Perkbox claims that almost half of businesses moving towards more borderless working (47 percent) are concerned how the shift will impact their company culture. These concerns stem from perceptions around managing a globally distributed workforce and the challenges this can bring. For example, a third of business leaders (33 percent) say different time zones make collaboration less effective.
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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
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Architecture garners a lot of media attention when it comes to social and environmental impact, but what’s happening in the interior design sector? Expert Melissa Cooksey discusses the ways in which interior designers can take responsibility for what goes into — and comes out of — their projects. . Cooksey shares her top resources and insights, and explains what to do if you’re experiencing pushback from your employer or client due to perceived cost.
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
It was my first performance review in my first professional job, and I was nervous. My manager sat down with me in a tiny conference room to review the 360-degree feedback I had received from my co-workers. Most of the feedback—in fact, almost all of it—was positive, even the so-called “opportunity areas.”. But there was one review that was not positive.
BMT Office Administration
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Team collaboration can be a real challenge if you’re still using written to-do lists and communicating through email. To-do lists are easy to misplace, which can ruin your productivity for the day, either by having to rewrite them or missing crucial due dates. Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Two in five (43 percent) employees with a less visible disability haven’t disclosed it to their employer, according to a new poll. The research from healthcare provider Bupa claims that not wanting to ‘cause a fuss’ (30 percent) or be treated differently (25 percent) were the key reasons for keeping their condition to themselves. Nearly a quarter of those affected (23 percent) haven’t told their employer about their condition due to worries that they wouldn’t be believed, while one in five (20
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
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Companies are jumping on the four-day workweek train as research continues to support the positive impact this work model has on employees and business operations. . The 4 Day Week Campaign brought on 100 companies to cut their work week down with no loss in pay in an effort to improve the overall employee experience. . The two largest UK firms that signed up for the program are Atom Bank and marketing company Awin. .
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
More than 50 million people across the world consider themselves content creators. Kiersten and Julien (@richandregular) themselves left the real estate industry to invest more in being creators through podcasting, blogging, making videos and more. This week, they share what the creator economy is and how people are monetizing their online content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.
Team: Solo Admin
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
In this blog post we talk about how you can take initiative and add value in your administrative assistant job. The post How to Add Value as an Administrative Assistant appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A new poll from employment law and HR consultancy firm, WorkNest , claims that 70 percent of HR professionals believe that the cost of living will be their most significant challenge for 2023. This was closely followed by retention (69 percent) and recruitment (55 percent). A third of those questioned also see skills shortages (34 percent) as a significant HR challenge next year, and employee engagement (24 percent). .
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
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Remote work software companies have faced one major issue in recent years: replicating the impromptu connection that happens in the office. . That’s why many are looking to expand their services beyond just virtual conferencing apps. Companies within the industry want to close that gap in an effort to stay afloat in the hybrid work era. . For instance, Zoom recently unveiled its new all-day business platform Zoom Spots that will launch next year. .
Success
NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Once you’ve set a goal for yourself as a leader—whether it’s to create your own enterprise, energize your organization or lead your small team—the challenge is finding good people to help you accomplish that goal. Gathering a successful team of people is not only helpful, it’s necessary. To guide you in this daunting task of picking the right people , here’s a four-part checklist: 1.
Jennie Lyon
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Strategic planning goes hand in hand. It’s mind-boggling to me how many businesses get bootstrapped together with absolutely no plan. Now don’t get me wrong, some people have pulled it off and made a successful go at it. But trust me, that doesn’t last for long. The minute their hobby becomes a viable business, the… The post Expert Strategic Business Planning Tips for 2023 That Move the Needle appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Without wishing to sound overly dramatic, welcome to the greatest workplace battle of the decade. (And one we’ll continue to cover on Insight, IN Magazine and Works, issue three of which you can find here – and very nice it is too.) When Elon Musk recently called on all Twitter employees to ready themselves for ‘long hours at high intensity’ or to leave, he basically – in his own inimitable style – dispensed with the niceties but said what some others really would like to say to thei
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