Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Learning self-advocacy There will be many times in an Assistants career when they will be asked to do something they don't have time to do, or it doesn't fit in with their goals, or they feel uncomfortable doing it, or they don't want to. Expressing your thoughts can be difficult, [.].
Success
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Many people, when they hear about hostage negotiations, shake their heads and say, “Why don’t they just shoot the guy?” But while fighting might end things quickly, it doesn’t end things well. We do the same thing in our personal relationships. When things go sideways, our first response is often to yell and argue versus discuss and negotiate. Why is this?
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Allwork
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Companies including Yelp are abandoning hybrid work arrangements because they believe hybrid work cons outweigh their pros — especially regarding the complexities of scheduling employees. . Like all work environments, the cons only win out if the arrangement is mismanaged. . The underlying assumption driving most corporate concerns around hybrid work is that all tasks require attendance in the office at some time, when this is most often untrue. .
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 13, 2022
I love magic. I remember sitting through my first magic show as a child. Being in awe of the glittering costumes, the lights, and the music – the theatrical presentation. I was mesmerized when a tiger came on stage and drew me into his eyes and his beautiful face. My father cautioned me not to … Soft Skills For Assistants Become Power Skills?
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.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Every-other week or so, we ask the VAs in our community a question meant to spark conversation and learning. I always chime in! Recently, my team posted this: “What business lesson took you the longest to unlearn?”. I was amazed, but it took me a full week to be able to answer it. When I did, here’s what I wrote: “People may not like what you’ve decided to do or the way that you’ve done it, and they may talk badly of you, but as long as you’re behaving with integrity, nothing they say about you
Success
OCTOBER 14, 2022
As any successful person will honestly admit, failure happens, and we’ve all had our fair share of it. But from each failure, we learn two equally valuable lessons: That there was at least one reason we failed, and that we can rebound from that failure. So, why do we fail? And how do we fix it? According to Shiv Khera, author of You Can Win , failures most often occur for one of seven reasons.
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BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
A little bit of procrastination at the office is surprisingly common, with 88% of workers reporting that they put off important work tasks for at least one hour each day. Yet, procrastination at work is a much more severe problem for some workers. 15 – 20% of workers say they avoid important tasks regularly, which qualifies as chronic procrastination.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Learning self-advocacy There will be many times in an Assistants career when they will be asked to do something they don't have time to do, don't fit in with their goals, feel uncomfortable doing it, or don't want to. Expressing your thoughts can be difficult, especially when you don't have the [.
Success
OCTOBER 8, 2022
Annual self-analysis is an essential in the effective marketing of personal services, much as the annual inventory is essential to merchandising. Moreover, the yearly analysis should disclose a decrease in faults and an increase in virtues. One goes ahead, stands still or goes backward in life. One’s object should be, of course, to go ahead. Annual self-analysis will disclose whether advancement has been made, and if so, how much.
Allwork
OCTOBER 14, 2022
“The future of work” refers to the projection of how workers, the workplace and work in general will advance and evolve in the years to come. . Remote and hybrid ways of working, plus sophisticated technology integration, were projected as the future, but now they are deeply ingrained into working society. . Jason Averbook, CEO of Leapgen, explained to Allwork.Space that organizations need to be excelling rather than just keeping up with the times if they want to stay relevant and successful
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.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 12, 2022
. Join Laura Vanderkam and I having an easy and interesting conversation about Time Management. If you haven’t heard our previous conversations, Laura’s work has appeared in various publications and media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, and Fox & Friends among many others. She co-hosts the Best of Both Worlds podcast and has delivered a TED talk with more than 5 million views.
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Like many people, Molly initially felt unsure about remote work during the pandemic. Without fellow team members around, she worried about lonely days and feared being stuck without assistance if a problem came up. As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. A lifelong night owl, she loved staying up late to watch old movies without needing to get up early the next morning to make the dreaded hour-long commute to the office.
Success
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Nestled in southwestern Mexico along the Pacific Ocean coastline lies Oaxaca, a Mexican state known for its rich Indigenous culture. It’s in Oaxaca where Zapotec, Mixtec, Mazatec and 13 other formally registered Indigenous communities preserve the arts and cultures that thrived before the onset of 1519’s Spanish invasion. Folk artists like Faustina Sumano García reflect their pride through their crafts.
Allwork
OCTOBER 11, 2022
World Economic Forum data shows approximately 50% of the workforce is going to need to reskill over the next few years. . Founder of Grow with Google Lisa Gevelber sees this need for upskilling as a huge opportunity for career and economic mobility. . Companies like Google, Walmart and McDonald’s have introduced their own programs to help staff work their way up the company’s ladder or adopt new skills that could help them expand their career outside of the organization. .
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Karen Vivarelli
OCTOBER 14, 2022
When a potential client enquires about your services, the next step is to encourage them to book a discovery call. Jumping on a discovery call is the best way for you to learn how you can help a business owner. And for the business owner they’ll want to know if you and your services are the best match for them. Having a discussion about what the potential client is needing help with gives you the opportunity to offer suggestions of how you can help improve their business as a VA This is yo
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Building a team of independent contractors is a great way to start building your business efficiency and capacity. You can add (wo)manpower to address a project or ongoing needs without getting bogged down in the Human Resources process. However, the unspoken and great risk with contractors is they aren’t employees, so their emotional buy-in, loyalty, and trust are easier to break.
Success
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Go ahead—underestimate Sophia Bush and Nia Batts. They’ve seen it all before. Yes, Batts was one of the youngest Black executives at a media conglomerate ever. Sure, Bush rose to stardom on shows such as One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D. , becoming a professional multihyphenate along the way. The women are activists, entrepreneurs and advisors—and growing names in the angel-investing scene.
Allwork
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Employers may be missing a crucial step when onboarding a new worker: the pre-boarding process. . Pre-boarding can focus on building engagement, meeting the new team, having the new hire complete payroll forms, figuring out a start date, scheduling a tour of the workspace, etc. . In a Q&A, Christina Gialleli, Director of People Operations at Epignosis, explained what exactly should be included in the pre-boarding process. .
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Jennie Lyon
OCTOBER 11, 2022
As we move into the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the latest digital marketing trends. What will the next year bring? Which trends should you be on the lookout for? It’s exciting but also confusing. I get that. That’s why I am continuously tracking trends, testing things out in my own business,… The post 8 Hot Digital Trends to Watch for in 2023 appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Implementing a new system or process can be frustrating if all the hard work put in doesn’t stick. We evaluate, design, implement, and then, disappointingly, nothing works how we hoped. Why? Most systems and processes fail because the team is not aligned for the new system rollout. Team members don’t understand the context of the change, the importance of the improvement, the goals of the project, or their role in bringing the new system to reality.
Success
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Quiet quitting is a hot topic. But rather than viewing it as a passive approach to an unenjoyable job, communications expert and keynote speaker Rachel DeAlto believes what happens afterward is more detrimental. This week, DeAlto and On Your Terms host Erin King tackle the issue from both sides of the table: What questions should leaders ask themselves when quiet quitting is present in the workplace?
Allwork
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Employees’ relationship with the physical workplace is starting to look more like students’ relationship with a campus in terms of the role of shared spaces for working and meeting. . The factors to consider for effective office design are varied — the quality and quantity of spaces, scheduling, research and analytics, and worker flexibility — yet all important. .
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Bonnie Low Kramen
OCTOBER 10, 2022
By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | October 2022. Changing jobs is a life-altering decision with long-term ramifications, says Bonnie Low-Kramen. It happened again. Here’s yet another story of an Assistant who was so eager to leave a bullying executive behind that she accepted a new job too fast after only one “date.” That singular interview date was on Zoom and organized by a recruiter eager for a commission.
Team: Solo Admin
OCTOBER 9, 2022
We all want to be confident in our profession. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can get in the way of our confidence – from imposter syndrome to. Read More. The post How to Build Confidence in Your Administrative Support Profession appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Some perks, such as solid health insurance coverage or a corner office, make a job enticing, but don’t let them determine your loyalty to a company. In the wake of the quiet quitting trend , Julien and Kiersten Saunders (@richandregular) discuss why we romanticize our jobs and, conversely, why we should be willing to view them through an honest lens.
Allwork
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Providing a great workplace is only half the solution. To build a truly effective hybrid work model , companies must invest in the right technology. . That’s according to JLL’s new report, ‘Technology and Innovation in the Hybrid Age’. . There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and organizations need to implement tailored tools and processes that work for their employees, clients and business models. .
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!
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Joanna Mitchell is the author of The Healthy Virtual Assistant , a book she authored from her experience founding a virtual assistant service for the health and wellness industry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Joanna talks about the process of becoming a virtual assistant/freelancer, choosing a niche, tips for improving your written communication, and making the transition from corporate to freelance.
Allwork
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Africa’s coworking potential is unlimited, and established workspaces are already enjoying success. . Collaboration with start-up businesses and local community engagement are two of the main features of the African coworking scene. Coworking could revitalize stagnant local communities and provide benefits with far-reaching and long-term positive implications for African economies.
Success
OCTOBER 10, 2022
1. Learn to love mistakes. Always remember to learn from your mistakes and keep growing. Don’t doubt yourself so much. One day you’ll be able to look back on your inevitable “oops” moments and laugh at them. 2. Say yes often. True, sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new can be terrifying. But learning to say yes more can help you to open up, try new things and bring you new opportunities. 3.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2022
It seems like some people just have a hard time playing nice. We see it every day on social media! So how can we get along better with others? This week, social scientist David Livermore joins Brilliant Thoughts host Tristan Ahumada to explain how cultural intelligence can help us respectfully engage with others and navigate polarizing conversations—without necessarily having to change our own beliefs.
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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