Bonnie Low-Kramen
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
By Bonnie Low-Kramen This is an important message to the assistants and support staff of the world. We are facing a serious image problem and it is threatening the future of the profession. Here’s what I mean. It’s happened again. You probably read the story of the Friends actor Matthew Perry’s tragic death by an overdose of the drug ketamine. He died on October 28, 2023.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
When most people think of career advancement, they imagine some kind of physical ladder, illustrating a straight upward path to the sky! However, the reality of career progression is often more complex and nuanced. I have long advocated that the image we should conjure is more like that of a jungle gym—you can move up, down or sideways. Depending on the situation and what you’re looking for, a move in any direction can be a strategic form of advancement that puts you on a path to achieve your lo
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Success
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
We all deal with people who say something offensive, whether they mean to or not. But how can we learn to focus on the positive when we are programmed to focus on the negative for self-preservation? I interviewed a couple of experts to better understand why we react so strongly to certain words or behaviors, how to develop a thick skin and how we can change our mindset. 1.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Nancy Nachman is an offsite meeting guru with years of experience in the hospitality industry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nancy walks through the process of finding and contracting hotels for offsite meetings, and shares tips on planning and coordinating company events. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken CONNECT WITH NANCY Nancy on LinkedIn The Meetin
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.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Female entrepreneurs are denied on business loan applications more frequently than men and also often end up with lower loan amounts and higher interest rates. This disparity makes it less surprising that there is a $1.7 trillion worldwide financing gap for female founders. Despite this gap, businesses owned and controlled by women make an incredible impact on the United States economy.
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Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Discover key insights and answers to common questions on understanding and embracing the role of a strategic partner.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Ah, solopreneur life—the glamorous world where you’re the CEO, the janitor, and everything in between. You’re probably reading this while sipping cold brew and half-watching a cat knock your pens off the desk (I see you, Maui!). But as rewarding as running your own show can be, the pressure to keep up without collapsing can turn even the best of us into burnt toast.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Great Wealth Transfer —the idea that trillions will move from older generations, like baby boomers, to their children and grandchildren (millennials and Generation Z) in the coming decades—is currently a source of debate. “It’s going to change the economy whether we like it or not,” explains financial adviser Sofia Cianciulli. “People will have to deal with a sudden lump sum of money and that means planning for a tax-efficient wealth transfer, which will be of major importance to millions of
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Niche coworking spaces cater to specific industries or professional communities, offering specialized services, resources and environments that go beyond the general offerings of traditional coworking spaces. The goal of niche coworking spaces is to create an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within a specific industry. A coworking space for architects and designers could offer large-format printers, drafting tables and material libraries.
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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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
British and Irish firms are increasing their investment in digital transformation, according to Docusign’s Digital Maturity Report 2024 , but this hasn’t yet translated into improved productivity or digital maturity. The poll of 600 decision makers in the UK and Ireland, now in its second year, reveals what it claims is a ‘stark productivity and efficiency paradox’ for employers, as well as a Catch-22 for workers.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I revisit my insightful discussion with John Zeratsky , co-author of Make Time. This conversation dives into practical tips on optimizing focus, creating a conducive environment for productivity, and the fascinating concept of caffeine naps. John’s background in design and tech shines through as we explore strategies that help you make the most of your time and attention every day.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Exercising and taking breaks can fall by the wayside when you’re absorbed in work. Unaware of the passing time, you might spend most of the day hunched over a computer screen, only to feel achy, stiff and lethargic later on. However, along with limbering up muscles and reducing stress, exercise combats the effects of environmental toxicity, according to physician Raj Singh, M.D.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The U.S. federal government might be able to save millions of dollars by downsizing underutilized office space and adopting coworking spaces, according to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The agency’s recommendations, published Thursday, highlight the inefficiency of maintaining large amounts of traditional commercial office space that goes unused due to the rise in telework post-pandemic.
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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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A new report claims that data centres will generate around 2.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide by the end of the decade. This figure is three times higher than it would have been had the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) not occurred. The report, published by Morgan Stanley titled Global Data Centers: Sizing & Solving for CO2, suggests that the combined emissions from the construction of new facilities and their energy consumption will amount to
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks , Patrick Rhone and I further explore the delicate balance between urgency and – more notably this time around – importance in our lives. We explore how navigating these two forces impacts everything from birthday parties to home renovations and even our evolving relationship with AI. The conversation is a continuation of themes we’ve discussed in previous episodes, with a focus on how urgency often overshadows importance—and what we c
Success
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Personal accountability means accepting responsibility for your actions, words and behaviors and their consequences. Often, we have an initial impulse to pass the blame or cover up our mistakes, but personal accountability requires that we resist that urge. Holding yourself accountable for what you do and say can deepen your personal and professional relationships while continually improving yourself.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Traditional offices were designed as a compromise for broad needs, but are now evolving into specialized spaces catering to either hyper-focus or hyper-collaboration, driven by societal shifts and technological advances. The pandemic underscored the need for distraction-free, personalized workspaces like focus pods and smart environments, exemplified by Deloitte’s “The Edge,” which uses IoT to optimize conditions for deep work.
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Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
facilities managmentWorkplaces need to be maintained and managed in a more agile and responsive way if they are to serve the needs of hybrid working and the so-called return to the office, according to new research from Colliers. Colliers Global Occupier Services’ new report Adaptive Facilities Management – a new vision in agility reveals traditional facilities management (FM) models, where services are delivered at fixed frequencies and costs, are no longer fit for purpose, due to occupancy l
Jennie Lyon
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
You’ve been working hard on growing your email list with a free offer, which we call a lead magnet. This has created some new contacts for your email list, but those contacts aren’t converting into paying customers. Today, I will troubleshoot this very common problem with you and see if you can identify opportunities for… The post 5 Reasons Why Your Email List Contacts Aren’t Converting to Paid Customers appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Social responsibility is more than just personal acts of kindness and community service; it’s a powerful force for community well-being, driven significantly by businesses across various sectors. Companies in the waste management industry, for example, have a unique and profound ability to shape healthier, more responsible communities. Ineffective waste management, whether through nonexistent collection systems or improper disposal, leads to air pollution and contamination of water and soil.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By 2030, JLL predicts that 30% of all office space will be flexible. Regus, Industrious, and HQ collectively added 39 new spaces nationwide in Q2 2024. WeWork experienced an 8% decrease in overall inventory but remains strong within the top 25 U.S. markets as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Table of Contents: Introduction Coworking Industry Statistics and Trends Industry Adoption and Demographics Regional Market Trends Nationwide Market Growth Coworking Operators Pricing Insights Future
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!
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
I was chatting to somebody last week about the person in the US who died at their desk, unnoticed for over four days. The instinctive and understandable response was to ask if the story is apocryphal. Sadly, not. Sixty-year-old Denise Prudhomme had clocked into work at the Arizona office of Wells Fargo at 7 am on Friday, August the 16th. Her death some time that day went unnoticed until the following Tuesday afternoon, when a colleague discovered her body slumped over her desk in a cubicle.
Karen Vivarelli
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Only 35% of Women Use AI – Here’s Why That Needs to Change When I first discovered that only 35% of women are using AI, I was shocked. We’re living in a time where technology is evolving rapidly, influencing nearly every industry and facet of our lives, yet a large majority of women are not taking advantage of the transformative power of AI. And that’s something I’m on a mission to change.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Though there are notable upsides to freelancing and working with clients, being a solopreneur means you have to advocate for yourself. Without a boss to recognize and reward your work, the ball is in your court to prompt a contract change. Do you feel you deserve a raise or an expanded scope of work? Adopt the following strategies to ensure that the outcome you’re looking for materializes.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
People who suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder often have higher absenteeism in the workplace, and it also could negatively impact workplace productivity and overall work quality Effective strategies include openly discussing alcohol use using appropriate language, while offering Employee Assistance Programs, professional counseling, and education services as part of company-wide wellness initiatives.
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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The extensive refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster, a project estimated to cost over £20 billion, could significantly impact the availability of specialist craftworkers needed for the UK’s net zero targets, according to Historic England. The public body is warning that the project, which could take up to 43 years and require around 3,000 specialist workers annually, would absorb a large portion of the nation’s skilled heritage plasterers, carpenters, and window specialists.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Ukraine faces severe labor shortages due to its ongoing war with Russia, and its businesses are dramatically changing their hiring practices to ensure the country’s economic survival and future stability. This war has pushed Ukraine’s labor market to recruit more women into traditionally male-dominated roles and turn to teenagers, students, and older workers to fill the void left by those lost to the war effort.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four accounting firms , brought the topic of employee privacy back into the limelight after it announced last week that it will track the locations of its 26,000 U.K. employees to ensure compliance with its new office attendance policy. The firm’s updated hybrid work environment mandates that staff spend at least three days a week in the office or with clients.
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