Team: Solo Admin
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Are you thinking of starting a remote admin job? If so, you’re in luck! This blog post will provide you with 10 tips that will help make the transition go. Read More. The post 10 Tips to Help You Get Started in Your Remote Admin Job appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
The Assistant Room
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Businesses today are relying on a geographically diverse workforce to flourish within the global economy. They can cherry-pick talent from a competitive global pool – bringing together the greatest experience as well as local market knowledge. Thus, enabling them to successfully function and compete in today’s global economic market. As a PA or EA consider taking some of the following actions to help bridge the gaps that come with leading a team that is both geographically and culturally diverse
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Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The argument about what it takes to encourage people to come into the office more often seems to have boiled down to an equation. It’s now common to hear somebody argue that the office has to be worth the commute it takes to get to it. So, if you want people to spend more time in the building, you need to do the maths. O must be greater than or equal to C.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
To compete for top talent, companies are inflating their dedication to remote work, luring in workers with false promises of autonomy and work-life balance, a practice called “flex-washing.” . The 2022 Microsoft Work Trend Index found flexibility ranks among the top benefits employees value. . There are six topics companies can cover during the interview process to prove to recruits that they’re the real deal and not just paying lip-service to flexibility. .
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.
Success
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
BEEP BEEP BEEP. For years I dreaded the sound of my morning alarm. It represented so much that was wrong with my life. I’d have to end whatever great dream I was having, put on clothes I didn’t like, go out into the world bleary-eyed and stand in a cramped train with a hundred other people who would also rather be anywhere else. I am a night owl, born and bred.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Beth Mickelson has been an assistant for over 20 years in a variety of industries including law, healthcare, environmental services and construction. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Beth shares her story of perseverance and encourages assistants to remain professional no matter the circumstances. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Treat employees like they make a difference and they will. – Jim Goodnight.
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Allwork
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
MIT Computer Scientist Cal Newport’s book “Deep Work” describes shallow work as monotonous work tasks that are simple and don’t add new value to a job. . Workplaces can boost success by designating spaces for focused work where people can concentrate without interruption. . Fixating on quick tasks kills productivity and slows down progress on more impactful projects.
Success
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Karen Akpan, known as @themomtrotter across social media, started her blog in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. Although she wasn’t a big spender, her story speaks to how debt can sneak into the lives of even those who earn good money. This creep ultimately caused her family to lose the ability to stay on top of their finances.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
On this episode, I’m joined by Tiago Forte. . He is the author of Building a Second Brain, a Proven Method to Organize your Digital Life and Unlock your Creative Potential. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Non-disabled employees now earn around 17.2 percent more on average than disabled workers in 2022, an increase from the 16.5 percent disability pay gap last year, according to analysis published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The research suggests that the disability pay gap for 2022 was £2.05 an hour, or £3,731 per year for those working a 35-hour week.
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
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The pandemic proved that remote work is an equally, and in some cases, more productive work environment than on-site work. . Employers are skeptical about remote work despite the research demonstrating its positive effects. Employers’ skepticism is from insecurity rather than any negatives of remote work itself. . Formally training employers to manage and trust teams online can remedy confidence issues in remote management. .
Success
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
“Thank you.”. It’s a simple phrase, short and sweet. But how often does it actually come out of your mouth? It’s kind of surprising how hard it really is to make saying “thank you” something that comes naturally instead of another item on your to-do list. Except it is hard. It can slip your mind. You’re not sure how to say it, or show it. And sometimes it feels awkward (complimenting—giving and receiving—doesn’t come easily to everyone).
BMT Office Administration
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. Both rely on kanban cards as their primary visualization tool, making them both incredibly user-friendly and approachable. From assigning and monitoring task progress to customer relationship management, both Pipeline and Trello offer unique advantages for both.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Fern is a new range of freestanding cabinets designed especially for the home by storage experts Bisley. With stylish utility at its core, the colourful capsule collection is elegant, flexible, functional and full of personality. The range, which is designed and made in Britain, reinvents traditional home storage formats of tallboys, linen presses, larder cupboards, credenzas and bed- or sofa-side cabinets in a no-nonsense, timeless aesthetic of hand-folded, vented sustainable steel.
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Allwork
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The metaverse is gaining traction and coworking spaces might be able to benefit. . Three options exist to build the world’s first virtual coworking space, but monetization and the user experience need consideration. The metaverse is still in its infancy and caution must be applied to achieve a long-term ROI. Virtual reality is finally breaking through into the real world.
Success
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
In 2016, Randy Sussman’s job transferred him from Las Vegas to Florida. He arrived in Marco Island in the state’s southwest corner knowing nobody. He was bored and spent nights alone at home eating ice cream, until one day he saw a news report about a pickleball tournament to be held in nearby Naples. It was the inaugural U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.
Jennie Lyon
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Social Media started in the early 2000s and has been pivotal in the growth of small businesses around the world. Like most business owners, you’re always looking for faster, easier, and more effective ways to build your brand online. This post will cover some proven and trending social media hacks that will grow your business.… The post Social Media Hacks for Optimal Brand Growth (+ Free Resource) appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Two in five businesses have either cut or maintained workplace wellbeing budgets despite growing pressures on their staff, according to a new report. Faced with stressors such as the cost-of-living crisis, political uncertainty, and the ‘return to work’ post-Covid, just 16 percent of directors and risk practitioners said their wellbeing budgets had seen a significant increase.
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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 8, 2022
Some workers facing return-to-office mandates and those who have been laid off are turning to freelance work. . Freelance job websites are gaining popularity; Upwork and Fiverr generated nearly $550 million in revenue in 2020 — a 37% increase from the year before. . Those who need to kickstart their freelancing career have many tools available that can make it easier, including these 5 sites to help find freelance jobs. .
Success
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Some days it feels like we’re in constant communication, flooded by a nonstop stream of status updates and tweets and three-word questions: “What’s ur eta?”. You’d think we would be closer than ever. But more messages do not equal deeper relationships. Don’t get me wrong, my staff pushed me on the social media bandwagon a long time ago, and I’m glad for it.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The country’s largest remote work program is having great results, and more is certainly to come. . Tulsa Remote, which was launched in 2018, has brought in over 2,000 remote workers to the city of Tulsa by marketing itself as an inexpensive, lively haven for like-minded professionals. Tulsa Remote saw its applicants more than double in 2021, adding an additional $62 million in local earnings — $51.3 million of which is attributed to new remote workers in the area. .
Allwork
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Environmental, social, and corporate governance policies have become a critical part of a company’s longevity. Although there are many ways to address environmental issues , flexible offices may provide some of the biggest savings. . According to new analysis from Incendium Consulting, owned by The Instant Group, flexible workspaces can greatly reduce a company’s carbon footprint. .
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Allwork
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Another industry is relying on the future of remote work to boost its own business. . AMC Theaters will transform some of its movie theaters into large Zoom video conferencing rooms to help distributed companies connect with one another for “cohesive virtual and in-person” events and experiences. . Through the Zoom Rooms at AMC partnership, companies can book movie theaters with around 75 to 150 seats for three-hour blocks, while giving attendees access to movie theater concessions.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has offered to buy the Instant Group, IWG’s digital division, for a reported $1.5 billion. . The future of work is to be found in technology, and the ability to own and to leverage that technology is the key to successful investing in real estate. . Mark Dixon, the CEO of IWG, may have always intended to float off the Instant Group as a separate business — precisely because the market did not value it properly as a part of IWG. .
Allwork
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Guest Episode Video Transcript. Julie Whelan. Global Head of Occupier Research at CBRE. As CBRE’s Global Head of Occupier Research, Julie Whelan oversees all research about the office market for the world’s largest commercial real estate services provider. Her research spans a broad range of topics, from office demand and occupancy to the flex-office segment to patterns in office use.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
More than 50% of women plan to quit their jobs in the next two years — citing workplace stress as a main factor, according to Deloitte. . The idolization of workaholism and the mindset that you should always be working and being productive has adverse mental and physical health effects. . Jennie Blumenthal, founder of Corporate Rehab , told Allwork.Space that working women are overburdened, and need to find a way to recuperate. .
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
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Another bank is calling employees back into the office as corporations continue their push towards normalizing in-person working. . According to an internal memo from U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere, workers will need to be in the office three days a week in the coming months. Cecere insisted that this transition would not “happen overnight,” but that employees should be ready to make the commitment in the future. .
Allwork
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Seemingly taking note of other Big Tech companies, Meta will reportedly begin conducting massive layoffs this week according to the Wall Street Journal. . The company is expected to make an announcement as soon as this Wednesday, where job cuts will reportedly impact thousands of workers. . Meta’s presence on the stock market has been nothing short of disappointing over the last year, with the organization predicting a low return on the holiday quarter and massive costs that could slash $6
Allwork
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
As of November 1, a law in New York City now requires employers with four or more people on the payroll to provide a salary pay range in all job advertisements. . Workers have been increasingly calling for better pay transparency as they demand a more equitable workplace experience, which starts during the application and hiring process. . Allwork.Space spoke to four HR leaders to get their reaction to the new NYC pay transparency laws. .
Success
NOVEMBER 5, 2022
You know that feeling when someone asks you “how’s it going?” and you have to physically restrain yourself from releasing a deluge of information including, but not limited to, the health of your children, the location of your spouse, and your crazybusy (yes, one word) schedule in the days to come and those just passed? I hate that. For several weeks I just couldn’t shake this unbalanced feeling.
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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