Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 20, 2024
How to Ask for More Responsibility So, you're an Assistant and ready for a bigger challenge. Fantastic! It's time to step up and show your Executive or manager that you're ready to take on more. Here's a guide to help you put together a solid proposal and [.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
Are you feeling stressed about your job and overwhelmed by your work? Experiencing continued stressors can cause you to become burned out, leaving you unable to focus on day-to-day tasks or perform them to the best of your ability. But you can take back control of your performance by identifying healthy coping mechanisms for daily stressors. We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council for tips on how they prevent burnout at work.
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Eat Your Career
AUGUST 19, 2024
It’s no secret that the professional world is extremely competitive. Everyone wants to stand out in a positive way, and that can be hard in a crowded marketplace. If you want to make a name for yourself, you have to take intentional steps to do a little bit more than the average person—and that’s where professional certifications come in. If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know that I’m a big believer in the power of professional credentials, specifically certification programs.
Allwork
AUGUST 19, 2024
ChatGPT users are more likely to negotiate higher salaries and receive more interview requests than those who don’t use AI tools. Younger job seekers lead in using AI tools for job applications, with 24% of 18-24 and 25% of 35-44-year-olds using ChatGPT. Even though the quality of AI content is typically perceived as good quality, career strategists still highly recommend that AI should be used to improve — not to replace — personal experience and insights in job applications.
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 22, 2024
Trusting Your Intuition as an Assistant How often have you heard the phrase 'trust your intuition' or, more simply, 'go with your gut'? It's something I've heard a lot over the years, particularly when it comes to decision-making and finding the confidence to voice my opinion. [.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
The transition from summer to fall is tough on families with kids. From waking up earlier to the return of homework, the hustle of a new back-to-school routine can be an exciting but also tiring time. Here are nine back-to-school tips for parents that will make the transition to the classroom more successful. Back-to-school tips for parents: Transition sleep habits During the summer, the whole family is on a more relaxed schedule.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Allwork
AUGUST 21, 2024
The conventional RTO stance misses the mark, and hence buy-in from employees, because it’s overlooking the real issues. The benefits of coming together, live and in person are quantifiable and palpable — and here’s the important part: those benefits are not for business bottom lines and productivity measurements. C-Suite must offer compelling and honest reasons for RTO that resonate with employees.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 20, 2024
Discover thoughtful gift ideas for administrative assistants that go beyond the usual.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
He’s one of the world’s most famous people. So famous, all you need to hear is his first name—Deepak—and you know exactly who he is. Deepak Chopra, M.D. has carved out a worldwide presence in the wellness world over the past thirty years, leading the way in bringing awareness and understanding of the universal need for both mental and physical well-being.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 22, 2024
The United Kingdom’s commercial property market is showing signs of a quicker recovery than the rest of Europe, following a challenging two-year period marked by high interest rates and the ongoing re-evaluation of the role offices. According to the Green Street Index, the office market continues to be the most sluggish sector. The latest data suggests that both deal volumes and property values in the UK have seen an increase in the first half of 2024.
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 19, 2024
A significant amount of time is wasted in the hybrid workplace as employees struggle to effectively collaborate due to the lack of visibility into who’s in the office, workspace availability, and event scheduling, resulting in a drain on productivity. Many employees are resistant to a return to the office, with statistics showing dissatisfaction due to the perceived cost and effort of going to the office, especially among younger generations like millennials and Gen Z, who prioritize work-
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 22, 2024
First, I want to highlight that this is our 200th blog from Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing… which seems unbelievable. For this 200th blog, I was thinking of doing something different. I decided to share 8 controversial digital marketing opinions I hold as a digital marketing agency owner with over 23 years of experience. I’ve seen it… The post 8 Controversial Digital Marketing Opinions appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
Success
AUGUST 22, 2024
Staying up to date on health care appointments is an important part of work-life balance. When you’re emotionally and physically in tune, your career productivity naturally improves. It’s a positive sign that 64% of employers intend to enhance their health and well-being offerings in 2024, according to Mercer. As companies up their investments, telehealth platforms have taken center stage.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 21, 2024
This unprepossessing building in Peterborough has been named as one of the world’s leading workplaces by Leesman. The Government Property Agency (GPA) office hub building is the second building belonging to the GPA that has achieved Leesman+ certification – global recognition of exceptional workplace experiences which only six public sector offices worldwide have ever attained.
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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 21, 2024
Deepfake technology poses severe risks to businesses through financial fraud and reputational damage. Organizations need to focus on enhancing cybersecurity, educating employees, and advocating for stronger legal regulations to counter deepfake threats. Despite its dangers, deepfake technology also offers beneficial applications, such as improving accessibility and training simulations.
C-Suite Assistants
AUGUST 23, 2024
A personal assistant to high-net-worth individuals is an invaluable resource. These highly skilled professionals are experts in multi-tasking, with organizational, technical, and communication skills. They are also highly disciplined, discreet, honest, and trustworthy, as they often handle sensitive information. A high-net-worth individual (HNWI) is someone with considerable assets.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
I never planned to be a marketing strategist. When I was wrapping up my master’s in journalism and beginning to look for Ph.D. advisers, my partner had a “come to earth” talk with me. My children didn’t have any more tolerance for mommy being in graduate school. I quickly realized that there are not very many jobs for AI ethicists with a terminal master’s degree.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 20, 2024
Every significant leap in technology has promised more than it has delivered. Or, perhaps more accurately, it has delivered something different from what was promised. When automation began infiltrating manufacturing in the 19th century, there was widespread fear that it would render human labour obsolete. Instead, it transformed the nature of work, creating new categories of jobs and even eradicating others.
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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 18, 2024
Post-COVID, remote work flexibility has fundamentally transformed real estate, emphasizing the importance of direct relationships between asset owners and end users, especially with changing occupier needs. AI’s rapid advancement will materially change the real estate industry, necessitating caution against hype yet recognizing its significant impacts.
All Things Admin
AUGUST 22, 2024
You can easily transform your social profile into a social portfolio by adding your education, experience, and skills, along with work samples. This turns an ordinary profile into an eye-catching one that helps you stand out! Just like the print version of your professional portfolio, the social version includes proof of your work history, education and training, and specific skills you want to draw attention to.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It also happens to be quite a shape-shifter. New skin cells are formed in the epidermis and work their way up to the surface every 30 days. The old skin flakes off, and the cycle repeats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that the skin is a clean slate when a new month rolls around. Depending upon our age, hormones and stress levels, dead cells can have a little party on our face that gets out of hand, causing wrinkles and sagging under our eyes
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 23, 2024
… unless of course you are one of the lucky ones still away or just about to go. In this issue of Works Magazine: incisive commentary from our experts; a round up of new projects, products and company news; case studies from Zurich and London; a preview of Material Matters; a look at the emerging issue of salutogenic design; Bronte Turner of HLW takes us to her happy place; a report on the recent round table from Umbrella Furniture; a chat with the guys behind the Workspace Design Show; t
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Allwork
AUGUST 20, 2024
U.K. landlords estimate that more than half of office space will be flexible by 2030, significantly higher than traditional expert projections of around 20-30%. Factors such as the broad definition of flexible space, post-Covid work trends, and advances in AI might drive higher adoption rates than previously thought. Despite current penetration rates being low, especially in dense coworking markets like central London and Manhattan, there is substantial room for growth in the flexible space sect
Productivityist
AUGUST 21, 2024
In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Zung , a negotiation expert specializing in dealing with high-conflict personalities, particularly narcissists. We explore strategies for handling legal disputes involving narcissistic personalities, focusing on understanding their psyche and using advanced negotiation skills to navigate these challenging situations.
Success
AUGUST 19, 2024
For some people, being in the military is a lifelong career. For others, it’s a springboard to entrepreneurship. Veterans Shelby Dziwulski, Raquel Riley Thomas and Aubrey Carlson applied their fine-tuned military skills, like discipline, hard work and team building, to become successful entrepreneurs. Their enterprises are among the over 5% of U.S. businesses that are veteran-owned, according to the U.S.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 22, 2024
Leaders should foster a culture of positive, constructive challenge, which can help mitigate risks and improve decision making, according to experts at Imperial College Business School. In a new white paper , researchers from Imperial’s Centre for Responsible Leadership analysed the strategies that leaders can implement to successfully elicit challenge from their teams.
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 22, 2024
Maintaining a clear distinction between a side hustle (limited time and supplemental income) and a full-service job (substantial time and primary income) is crucial for optimizing career satisfaction and financial health. Side hustles can offer opportunities for skill enhancement and exploring passions, potentially contributing to a main job, but can evolve into full-service jobs if they start demanding more time and aligning with career goals.
Allwork
AUGUST 20, 2024
Alliance Virtual Offices ranked 2,370 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, with 219% revenue growth over the past three years. The company provides virtual office solutions, including professional business addresses, on-demand meeting rooms, and virtual receptionist services. The virtual office sector is expected to grow due to increasing adoption of hybrid and remote work models, with Alliance Virtual Offices well positioned to leverage this trend.
Allwork
AUGUST 21, 2024
Industrious has partnered with Delta Air Lines to promote new flexible work opportunities for business travelers who are part of a new Delta program. The Delta Business Traveler program, introduced on Tuesday, is a new program specifically catering to business travelers, small business owners, and remote workers. It includes a free month of access to Industrious coworking spaces, and discounts after that, reflecting new ways that the travel sector has been partnering with coworking providers
Allwork
AUGUST 23, 2024
Flexible work is in high demand for working parents and caregivers seeking greater work-life balance and support. A recent survey of workers in Ireland by hiring platform Indeed reveals a mismatch between the flexible work options that employees need and what their employers provide. Silicon Republic reports that the majority (71%) of respondents say access to flexible work arrangements is of great importance to them.
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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