Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2023

Because workers continue to argue in favor of a better workplace experience, businesses bracing for a recession have no choice but to assemble professionals whose sole purpose is to ensure a healthy work environment. At least, that’s what LinkedIn’s 2023 Jobs on the Rise list suggests. LinkedIn Economic researchers analyzed millions of jobs from the beginning of 2018 to July 2022 and were able to determine the 25 fastest-growing jobs of the last five years.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a dismissive Executive In fast-paced working environments, it can be easy for Executives not to listen to their team effectively. We are all running at one hundred miles per hour, and often, senior staff members do not have the time or the capacity to engage with those around [.

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Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

To learn about the curious malady known as “decision fatigue,” I was given a very simple assignment: Wear the same outfit and automate as many daily decisions as possible for two weeks, then write about whether it gave me more mental clarity. That was it. Easy breezy. I jumped right in. On Day 1, I picked out a crisp white shirt, got dressed, opened the front door and promptly spilled coffee all over myself.

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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.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 18, 2023

Alan Henry is a service journalist and editor who writes and commissions stories that help readers make better use of their technology and embrace a healthier relationship with it in their lives. Previously, the Smarter Living editor at The New York Times , the editor-in-chief of the productivity and lifestyle blog Lifehacker, the author of SEEN, HEARD, AND PAID , and is currently senior editor at Wired.

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

Part-time work could be a critical component in addressing the ongoing labor shortage and depleted employee engagement in the UK. . According to new research from Cranfield University’s School of Management, companies that offered part-time positions were more likely to see increased workforce activity thanks to this arrangement’s flexible nature and support for those with complex schedules. .

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 19, 2023

We’ve all been there. You have a great idea for a new home business, but making it a reality can seem like an overwhelming and intimidating task. The beginning stages can be particularly disheartening when progress is slow and the results you were hoping for don’t come as soon as you might have expected. Thankfully, there are a few helpful tips that can be applied to help speed up the process of getting your business off the ground, no matter where you’re at right now.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s taken over one century, but society is warming up to the concept of a four-day work week. More importantly, there is concrete evidence that supports the benefits of this arrangement. . According to findings from the six-month trial led by 4 Day Week Global, which saw several companies test out a shorter workweek with no loss in pay, 80% of workers were just as productive under this model as they were with a five-day model.

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Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

We’ve all been there: We’re on deadline, but our minds and bodies refuse to get going. These days go by many names, including writer’s block , creative block or dry spell. I call them blank moments. Because of the many instances of creative block I’ve encountered in my life—and the intense level of procrastination growing inside me—I’ve learned how to harness those blank moments and still make them count.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a dismissive Executive In fast-paced working environments, it can be easy for Executives not to listen to their team effectively. We are all running at one hundred miles per hour, and often, senior staff members do not have the time or the capacity to engage with those [.

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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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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 15, 2023

So here it is. Blue Monday. Today. Officially the most depressing day of the year. We say ‘officially’, but like the idea of ‘Body Odour’ its common usage hides the fact that it was originally created as part of a PR campaign, in this case one for Sky’s travel channel in 2005. The whole idea of Blue Monday is couched in a pseudo-mathematical equation which includes factors like the weather, levels of debt, time since Christmas, low levels of motivation and, apparently, an unspecified variable kn

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposal that would ban noncompete clauses, which are contracts that can prohibit employees at a company from job jumping within their career field, trading company insights, and more. . Without noncompetes, around one in five workers would gain the freedom to move freely within the job market. . The FTC says outlawing noncompete clauses could boost wages by around $300 billion annually; many business leaders are concerned about the other vast p

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

People are usually as happy as they make their minds up to be. This maxim is often referenced by famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. It’s a reminder that the attitude we assume when faced with disappointment is truly up to us. That happiness is a choice. The influence of his father helped Wooden develop a mental approach that allowed him to respond to disappointment with self-control and reason, rather than reacting emotionally.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 15, 2023

Cath Harrison has a 35 year career in PA, EA and administrative roles in various private and public sectors, including over 17 years working within the IT Industry for Hewlett-Packard. In this episode, Cath talks about being let go during a global pandemic, starting a new business, and the world’s shift to remote work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. You don’t need a new day to start over, you need a new mindset.

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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.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 18, 2023

A poll from the latest Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index suggests that over a third (35 percent) of UK business leaders feel implementing hybrid working has brought greater productivity to their organisations. Over a quarter (29 percent) of UK executives said they had now embraced the benefits of hybrid working despite being previously dubious about the practice, with more than two-fifths (44 percent) saying they personally enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid workplace.

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Allwork

JANUARY 16, 2023

According to a report from the International Federation of Robotics, U.S. robot installations are up 14% from pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the production of industrial robots rises at similar rates annually. . The impact rapid production of industrial robots will have on the future of work are wide-ranging. . Apart from boosting the robotics industry, the CDC says when used with a safety-first mentality, these robots can make industrial work safer, quicker, and more productive for worke

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

Amanda Archer established Women of the Metaverse as a creative studio, NFT collective and development incubator to support women founders entering the Web3 generation. In 2022, Archer and her co-founder Farah Selena launched First Ape Wives Club, an NFT PFP collection that will drive the first female-founded, -funded and -created game in The Sandbox metaverse.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most employers are probably familiar with the e-filing process. However, mistakes can be expensive and draw unwanted attention from the IRS. With that in mind, even if you’ve e-filed your W-2s before, it’s still a good idea to review the process and ensure you’re following the right steps. The more accurate you are upfront, the less likely you are to have mistakes to fix later.

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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.

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Denise Aday

JANUARY 18, 2023

“May delete this section for this week.” This lonely sentence appeared below an unnecessary section header in a newsletter sent to possibly thousands of subscribers yesterday. Proofreading is an important last step in any publishing process, even a weekly newsletter. Follow a checklist and, if possible, have a designated proofreader. Mistakes like this usually happen in a rush and when steps are skipped.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

A quiet promotion is when an employer gives an employee more work responsibility without a pay increase or a title change. . According to a new JobSage report, 78% of workers have been quietly promoted without a pay raise. . Users on the sub-Reddit “r/antiwork” have sounded off on the concept of quiet promoting saying that it exploits workers. .

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2023

“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be ‘meetings.’” —­ Dave Barry. That assessment by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author is right on. A 2022 Otter.ai survey of over 600 employees from 20 industries found that, “on average, employees have 17.7 meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.

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Jennie Lyon

JANUARY 17, 2023

Any digital marketing strategy must include social media. Since it enables businesses to interact with their customers, develop lasting relationships, and increase conversion rates. It’s critical to produce and distribute content that connects with your audience and generates results. And especially if you want to succeed on social media. We’ll look at eight different types… The post 8 Fun Types of Social Media Content That Converts + FREE Templates appeared first on Jennie Lyo

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New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 17, 2023

These days it seems like everyone is looking to become more entrepreneurial. It’s a word that’s often used by big companies on the hunt for innovative thinkers and new ways of doing things. But sadly, the workplace doesn’t always work for those with entrepreneurial minds. It is too rigid, too hierarchical, too conventional. Entrepreneurs, by nature, are rule-breakers, always looking for new opportunities and fresh ideas that could change the world.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

Receiving a formal promotion is a joyous occasion, but what if the increased responsibility comes with no title or increased salary? . This phenomenon, coined “quiet promoting,” has become all too common according to a new survey from JobSage. In fact, 78% of US workers reported being quietly promoted and over half (57%) said they felt taken advantage or cornered when being asked to take on more tasks. .

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 lies a blank slate of endless possibilities, and on no day does it feel more hopeful than New Year’s Eve. New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity to dream of all the things we want to achieve. The energy is aspirational , but is that where it ends? And how do we keep that momentum going and create lasting change? Karin Nordin is a behavioral change coach with a Ph.D. in health communication.

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Office Skills Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Occupational Handbook which currently reflects employment projections for the 2021 to 2031 decade. The Occupational Handbook covers 324 occupational profiles including the Office and Administrative Support Occupations profile. The profile describes what workers do, where they work, typical education and training requirements, wages, job outlook, state and area data and contacts for […] The post Office Administration Job Outlook for 2023 appeared

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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!

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 16, 2023

Flexible office provider TOG has announced the opening of its first project built from the ground up – The Black & White Building, located in Shoreditch. The firm claims that The Black & White Building is Central London’s tallest mass timber office, standing at 17.8 metres high and covering 38,315 sq ft. The workspace has been built using renewable materials and innovative construction methods, which TOG claims results in embodied carbon creation being reduced by 37 percent compared with

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2023

Without the high-visibility marketing and branding support that comes with some of the largest coworking franchises in the industry, it can be a tough road for smaller and niche coworking spaces. Allwork.Space spoke with the owner of Alkaloid Networks, an independent and locally owned coworking center on the east side of Atlanta. Alkaloid Networks’ owner Katharine Chestnut shares how she bootstrapped her coworking business, the importance of networking, differentiation, and how to offer a pers

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Success

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most travelers anticipate holiday air travel to be fraught with minor annoyances, winter weather and a greater volume of fliers—all likely to lead to a few hours’ delay or even some cancellations. For Southwest Airlines and its passengers, minor annoyances snowballed into a major meltdown this December. A winter storm coupled with Southwest’s outdated crew-scheduling software and its point-to-point operations model led to more than 15,000 canceled flights over eight days, devastating many holida

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

WeWork will expand one of its London coworking spaces on Buckingham Palace Road. . The operator will now take up the 30,000 square feet of space on the fifth floor of the building situated near London Victoria station, adding to its existing presence on the building’s second and fourth floors. . Last year, this location was the second most popular for WeWork All Access bookings. .

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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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