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Five tips for effective communication in meetings

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Five tips for effective communication in meetings Public speaking can be intimidating, especially when you're in a meeting and need to speak on a topic. However, with practice and preparation, you can become more confident and knowledgeable about the topic you're speaking on. In this blog [.

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Ep 226: Jen Johnsen – Executive Assistant at The Children’s Theatre Company

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Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 2013, managing the Artistic and Managing Directors. In this episode, Jen talks about creating structure in your role, professional etiquette, and adapting quickly to changes at work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE To say you have no choice is a failure of imagination. – Jean-Luc Picard CONNECT WITH JEN Jen on LinkedIn ABOUT JEN Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 20

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Overcoming Awkwardness: How to Be Candid With Your AP

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Ask any experienced EA or Administrative Professional, and they’ll tell you what the most effective and productive workplace relationships are built on: clarity and transparency. So if the key to a better administrative support relationship is candid conversations, how can you overcome the initial awkwardness? There’s a difference between being candid and being rude.

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Employees Are Struggling to Unplug from Work While on Vacation

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What’s going on: Data from a recent survey published by Ceridian reveals that while 94% of the survey’s respondents see the benefits of taking time off, less than 47% say they completely disconnect from work while they’re away. 74% of the survey’s respondents say that the ability to work virtually makes it easier for them to take a vacation.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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While most people feel they belong at work, many also complain about being silenced

Workplace Insight

Although two thirds of people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace, half also think they are unable to share their opinions freely at work, according to a a new poll of 4,500 individuals working for large organisations around the world and commissioned by facilities management firm ISS. While the poll found that 69 percent of workers do feel a sense of belonging at work, it also discovered that feelings of not belonging were linked to “decreased productivity, worsened mental health and an

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Episode 482: Terry Cralle talks about the relationship between sleep and productivity

Productivityist

In this episode, I chat with Terry Cralle, a registered nurse based in Washington DC, and the conversation dives into the topic of sleep and its impact on productivity and well-being. Terry is certified in clinical sleep health and has co-authored two books on sleep; Snoozby and the Great Big Bedtime Battle (Rowe Publishing, 2015), the first nonfiction book directly messaging the benefits of sufficient sleep to young children and Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Sterling Publishing, 2016), the ulti

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Building seamless collaboration when working in a hybrid environment

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Building seamless collaboration when working in a hybrid environment As an Assistant or Administrative professional, building rapport with your Executive is crucial for both their success and your own. Whether your Executive is on-site, remote, or constantly traveling, establishing a strong working relationship is essential for [.

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TV Host Darley Newman’s Ingenuity Turned Her Passion Project into a Business

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At age 14, from the vantage point of a European cruise ship and her whole life ahead of her, Darley Newman realized what she wanted to do: see the world. Now at age 44, she is the travel host, creator and producer of Travels with Darley , a Daytime Emmy-nominated TV show that airs on PBS and other networks. Its tenth season was released earlier this year.

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Facing Office Dragons: Tips for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers

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Discover practical strategies to handle difficult coworkers or 'office dragons' and transform a stressful workplace into a harmonious environment. Boost your professional success with our tips!

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Mastering The Leadership Of A Reshuffled Hybrid Workforce Following Downsizing

Allwork

Guiding a reconstituted team after layoffs, particularly in a hybrid setup, is no easy task. Workforce downsizing can trigger feelings of fear, uncertainty, and stress, particularly within hybrid teams where reassurance through in-person contact is limited. In such challenging times, it’s essential for leaders to extend empathy and emotional support to their teams.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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Insight confirms partnership with Material Matters for sustainable design event

Workplace Insight

We are part of the London Design Festival for the first time this year, developing an exciting new project that promises to mark a significant shift in the way we think about workplaces and sustainable design. We have partnered with Material Matters to create a space that will showcase the latest and most innovative thinking on sustainable office design, circularity, new materials and innovation.

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Stop Working and Take Your Lunch Breaks—Your Career Will Thank You

Success

While lunchtime is an opportunity to break for some nourishment, part of the school lunch allure is allowing students a half hour or so to catch up with friends, cram for an afternoon test, buy a bake-sale item or win a trivia contest. And while your food options may be more plentiful as you grow older, the midday meal may be a source of guilt or a seemingly unnecessary break for many adults, at least during the work week.

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49 Life Lessons In 49 Years Of Living

Productivityist

This piece was published on my 49th birthday. It’s been a journey full of wisdom, growth, challenges, triumphs, and countless precious moments. To mark this significant milestone, I want to share 49 lessons I’ve gathered from my 49 years of life. Each of these lessons has played an instrumental role in shaping who I am today. The 49 Life Lessons Be patient with yourself and others.

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Gender Disparity Worsens in Tech: Layoffs Disproportionately Affect Women

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What’s going on: The tech industry, which is predominantly male, has been experiencing a wave of layoffs that disproportionately affect women, according to Axios. The report is based on an analysis by Layoffs.fyi, which reveals that 45% of the tech employees laid off from October 2022 to June 2023 were women. This is despite the fact that most industry statistics indicate a much higher percentage of male employees in the tech industry.

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

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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Improved support for menopause could help women stay in work

Workplace Insight

Women in the UK are urging politicians and business leaders to take steps that help them remain productive in the workforce for longer, as research shows more than half (54 percent) feel it would be difficult for them to raise issues, including menopause, with their employers and three fifths would also feel uncomfortable bringing up health and wellbeing issues with a male manager.

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Want to Improve Customer Satisfaction? Have an Inclusive Marketing Plan in Place

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Between 2010 and 2019, the population of the United States grew by 19.5 million people, according to the Census Bureau. And as of 2020, there is no longer a majority ethnic group of people in this country younger than 18. Given the dramatic shift in our country’s demographics, it’s critically important that more brands market their products and services inclusively.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. Why is that? There are many reasons why, including that it’s required by law. For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers must keep personnel records for one year.

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The Double Benefit Of Coworking Chat Apps

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The coworking community can communicate in meaningful ways with a chat tool, from meeting new coworkers to forging social connections and staying up-to-date with exciting events. Community managers and operators save time using coworking software that answers community questions and allows the community to network independently. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, and it’s difficult to keep up when coworking spaces build in-house software.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

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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Most people now at risk of poor mental health as a result of social exclusion

Workplace Insight

More than half of people in the UK have experienced social exclusion in the past year, leading to poor mental health and wellbeing, according to a new report from BUPA in partnership with ParalympicsGB. The poll suggests that 58 per cent of British people have felt excluded at some point in the past year – leading them to feel shut out when going about their daily life (28 percent), at work (27 percent) or within society (24 percent).

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money When Moving

Success

Moving is stressful and can take a lot of time and energy. Packing up your belongings, organizing everything, figuring out how to save money and finding the best moving company to help you get from point A to point B can drive you crazy if you aren’t mentally prepared to handle it. Moving can also be expensive, especially if you hire movers to do some of the work.

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Meta Preps for the Launch of New Twitter Competitor: Threads

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What’s going on: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to launch a new platform “Threads” this Thursday, according to CNBC. The app is a text-based conversation platform that offers a microblogging experience similar to Twitter, according to the Associated Press. The timing of the launch arrives when there is growing user frustration over recent changes implemented at Twitter.

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Venture Capital Investment in U.S. Startups Plunges

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What’s going on: Based on data published by PitchBook, venture capitalists (VC) in the United States are giving fewer startups the green light, which is impacting companies in the very early stages of their development, according to Bloomberg. Compared to the previous year, the number of startups receiving VC financing fell by a third to 3,011.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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U.S. Job Cuts Ease as Tech Industry Layoffs Slowdown

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What’s going on: In June, layoffs in the United States decreased by nearly half when compared to the previous month, according to Reuters. This reduction was in part due to a drop in job cuts within the technology sector. Despite the decline, the number of layoffs in June was still higher when compared to the same month last year. Tech companies have been leading the way in job cut announcements with 141,516 layoffs in the first half of the year, a stark increase from about 6,000 in the

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Less is More: The Unexpected Shift in America’s Workweek

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What’s going on Americans are working fewer hours than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the average workweek in May 2023 down to 34.3 hours, compared to 35 hours in January 2021. This trend is occurring despite a strong labor market, with 339,000 jobs added in May. The shift is attributed to employees’ desire for more flexible schedules and businesses’ reluctance to lay off employees even as the economy slows.

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UPS and Union Employee Contract Negotiations Come to a Standstill

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What’s going on: The United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters Union are currently at a deadlock over negotiations for a new contract, according to Reuters. The existing contract, which covers approximately 340,000 workers, is set to expire on July 31. Despite UPS updating its offer last week, it’s reported that the union has deemed it insufficient.

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U.S. Supreme Court to Examine the Scope of Workplace Bias

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What’s going on: Workplace bias will soon be more carefully analyzed by the court system. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning workplace discrimination based on unwanted transfers allegedly motivated by bias, according to Reuters. The case involves St. Louis police officer Jatonya Muldrow, who claims she was moved to a less desirable position to make room for a male officer.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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U.S. Private Sector Adds Nearly Half a Million Jobs in June

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What’s going on: In June 2023, the private sector in the U.S. saw an increase of 497,000 jobs, according to an ADP National Employment Report. The report, produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, uses anonymized payroll data from client companies served by ADP to provide a comprehensive picture of the labor market.

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South Cambridgeshire District Council Ordered to End Four Day Workweek Trial

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What’s going on: South Cambridgeshire District Council has been ordered to terminate its trial of a four-day working week, according to The Mirror. The council was the first local authority in the U.K. to experiment with this approach and had planned to extend the trial until next April. However, Local Government Minister Lee Rowley has expressed concerns about the value for money for local taxpayers and has asked the council to end the experiment immediately.

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Is Working from Home Working Against Us? Stanford Research Says Yes

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What’s going on: A new research paper published by Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy and Research has found that fully remote work is associated with 10% to 20% lower productivity than fully in-person work. The research, led by professors Jose Maria Barrero, Nicholas Bloom, and Steven J. Davis, indicates that challenges in communicating remotely and lack of motivation are the main issues preventing fully remote workers from being more productive.

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New York City’s AI Law Targets Hiring Process Bias

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What’s going on: A new law in New York City took effect on Wednesday, which will require businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) in their hiring processes to demonstrate that the process is free from sexism and racism, according to NBC. The law mandates that AI-based hiring software, known as an automatic employment decision tool (AEDT), must undergo an audit by a third-party company to ensure it does not exhibit any racist or sexist bias.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

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!