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JUNE 7, 2022

Stop Micromanaging and Trust Your Team.

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JUNE 6, 2022

Hybrid working has made a splash in the corporate world, transitioning to something that’s become expected by over 70% of professionals worldwide. This shift has many benefits, but it also leaves facility managers, CFOs, and business owners wondering what will happen with their office real estate. Real estate costs can be reduced by downsizing the amount of space needed and allowing for flexible desk booking policies.

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JUNE 4, 2022

Much has changed since New York advertising executive Alex Osborn advocated for group brainstorming in books he wrote in the 1940s and 1950s. He popularized the idea that problem-solving and innovation are enhanced by harnessing a group’s collective knowledge and building on each other’s ideas. Osborn’s four tenets : Don’t permit criticism, say all ideas that come to mind, strive for quantity and build on the ideas presented by others.

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Team: Solo Admin

JUNE 6, 2022

I believe it’s important to embrace applying for administrative jobs while still employed, even if you decide not to quit your current admin job. I know it’s not normal for professionals in administrative support services to do this, though, especially if we’re happy enough. For myself and many other admins, the pull to be “loyal” and not “a flight risk” are powerful deterrents to us leaving a job.

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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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The Assistant Room

JUNE 9, 2022

Our Founder Jessica Gardiner recently featured with WeAreTheCity in their Inspirational Woman campaign. Read the full article here. The post WeAreTheCity: Inspirational Woman: Jessica Gardiner | Founder, The Assistant Room first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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JUNE 10, 2022

More and more organizations are implementing or planning to implement a VR training program for soft skills. . While traditional training methods allow learners to put their knowledge to the test through in-person activities, logistical hurdles come into play when learners are remote or uncomfortable building their soft skills with others. . According to Patrick Manglano of Roundtable Learning, there are five top 5 benefits that VR brings to soft skill learning. .

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 8, 2022

Subscribers to my newsletter receive a helpful, inspirational or encouraging quote in each issue. In the newsletter , they correspond with the subject and are a nice way to not only reinforce whatever it is that I’m teaching or sharing, they also serve as pretty reminders. In today’s blog post, I’m going to share some of them with you.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2022

What you need to know when working with a C-Suite Executive In this article, we will cover the information you need to be aware of to be on the same page as your C-Suite Executive and work in sync together. It certainly makes it easier to form a solid strategic partnership [.].

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JUNE 9, 2022

1 in 10 employees didn’t even have the proper internet connection after one year of working from home according to Microsoft. . Navigating new methods of working means more than setting up a workspace at home. For many, it has required hours of learning new programs and other software to make their lives easier. . Casual Fridays and discounts to local gyms are both great methods of encouraging workers to nurture their physical and mental health, but it is the workplace tools themselves that ca

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JUNE 7, 2022

An influencer is someone who leads a movement based on the passion and loyal support of their niche community. Seemingly overnight, influencers can inspire the evolution of a smaller project into a world-changing idea. Influence is not something you are merely born with—it’s a learned and acquired skill. And like most skills, one’s influence can be honed and crafted over time.

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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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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

ELSx Webinar: Empowering You. August 25, 2022 | 1pm CDT. Register Today! Join Peggy Vasquez in the latest ELSx Webinar: Empowering You. When you are empowered, everything changes for the better. During this session, Peggy will cover four ways to develop personal empowerment. And what you learn can be used in your professional and personal life. These steps will empower you to reignite your spark and begin the self-empowerment journey.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

A professional portfolio is necessary for every success-minded admin, whether you’re actively looking for a new position or perfectly content in your current role. A portfolio not only shows employers who you are, it also offers proof that you can do what you say you can do. Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise.

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JUNE 10, 2022

During Mental Health Awareness month, RSP’s Kari Smith discusses how the right workplace strategy can support wellbeing at work and help people thrive. Why is this important? The American Psychological Association recently revealed that nearly 60% of employees are experiencing negative impacts of work-related stress. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, these recommendations can help organizations reclaim, rethink and improve their company culture, leading to better individual health an

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JUNE 9, 2022

The last time I hosted a workshop, the session was recorded so that attendees could access the material later. When I played the recording for myself, I was shocked at how many times I had uttered um. I couldn’t consciously remember using this filler word, but I knew that to become a more effective presenter , I had to eliminate it from my public speaking.

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Productivityist

JUNE 8, 2022

This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation. Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine , The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books – The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Succ

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 5, 2022

Kristine Valenzuela has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and chief of staff in several industries. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I talk with Kristine about what makes an assistant a leader, how to identify leadership strengths, the difference between chief of staff and EA, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. – Sheryl Sandberg.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Hardware is still a barrier to adoption for many individuals and companies. . But the metaverse is starting to break through as a key collaboration tool. . When in-person isn’t possible, the metaverse is the next best thing. . The metaverse is here, and it’s promising to impact everything from healthcare to the environment. Within the world of work, it’s seen by many as Zoom 2.0, the next iteration of remote working where you can virtually meet with your colleagues and co-workers. .

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JUNE 5, 2022

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone who wants to do well in your work, and be paid well for it. But you also want more than that. You want to feel that it serves some purpose greater than a paycheck or a position. Albert Einstein said, “Ever more today people have the means to live but not the meaning to live for.” That’s only become truer in recent decades.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JUNE 8, 2022

Take a listen to this Voice of Influence Podcast hosted by Andrea Joy Wenburg. Andrea interviews workplace expert Bonnie Low-Kramen who shares why we should stop using the word “boss,” the importance of cultivating a workflow and system that is customized to the specific assistant-executive partnership, and her perspective on the real reasons people quit.

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Productivityist

JUNE 8, 2022

This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation. Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine , The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books – The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Succ

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JUNE 10, 2022

Although tech has historically seemed like a safe bet for job seekers, the once-bustling sector is being slammed with hiring freezes , layoffs, and rescinded job offers. . Companies turning to staffing changes and layoffs were mostly those who benefited from increased demand during the pandemic. These firms that went on hiring sprees to keep up with demand, but are now faced with the reality that inflation is changing consumer’s spending habits. .

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JUNE 8, 2022

In December 2021, tiktok.com became the world’s most popular web domain , bumping Google—and its entire suite of services—down to the No. 2 spot. If the world’s most popular search engine was succeeded by a social media app, it may indicate a new era for the platforms that were once used solely for entertainment. TikTok has quickly evolved past the 15-second dance routines and other short-form videos that ushered it into popularity.

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Jennie Lyon

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivate Integrity Through Flex Scheduling Scheduling can be a formidable source of agency and freedom for you and your team, or it can be a constant source of dread and conflict. Mastering a schedule that works for your business and your workforce in this day and age requires you to accommodate the valid individual needs… The post How To Maximize Workforce Productivity With Flex Time Days & Weeks appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing & Virtual Assistant Services.

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Team: Solo Admin

JUNE 6, 2022

I believe it’s important to embrace applying for administrative jobs while still employed, even if you decide not to quit your current admin job. I know it’s not normal for professionals in administrative support services to do this, though, especially if we’re happy enough. For myself and many other admins, the pull to be “loyal” and not “a flight risk” are powerful deterrents to us leaving a job.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Digital nomadism is becoming an attainable goal for many, and Indonesia wants to set itself up as the ideal location for these traveling professionals. . According to Indonesia’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno, the country is creating a digital nomad visa in order to bring in new visitors to the country. . “In the past, the ‘three S’ was sun, sea and sand.

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JUNE 6, 2022

In all of my interactions with people, I’ve never found anyone, regardless of their level of success, who doesn’t sometimes find themselves simply not wanting to do the things that they need to. It is a part of human nature for there to be times that, in spite of all that we need to do—and even desire to—we will find ourselves not wanting to do anything.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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JUNE 6, 2022

Inflation and the increased price of everyday goods and services is becoming worrying, but it is unclear how long it will last. . Last year, the average worker’s wages went u p by 4.5%. Inflation – the highest it has been for forty years – is such that prices for goods and services are 7.9% higher than last year. . No matter what employers decide, workers will suffer as long as there is inflation because wages typically do not keep up with price increases – especially for low-income workers.

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JUNE 7, 2022

Recent research from Adobe found that one-third of employees surveyed felt that they were held back by managers who were using outdated technology or who struggled to use modern collaboration tools. . Implementing the right tools and technology will allow companies to have successful business outcomes and retain employees in the new world of work. .

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JUNE 8, 2022

What’s happened since “brainstorming” was coined some 70 years ago is a little like the process of brainstorming itself. Because it was such an interesting concept, brainstorming has spawned variations that seek to improve upon the original idea. That’s similar to its own process: One good idea begets another and so on. While there are some ground rules that may be useful (like the father of brainstorming Alex Osborn’s four tenets ), there is no single right way for a group to collaboratively ge

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JUNE 9, 2022

Burnout was designated as an occupational hazard in 2019, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the issue. . This phenomenon has quickly become part of our lexicon, highlighting the challenges professionals have faced during the last few years. Facing layoffs, pay cuts, transitioning to remote work, and becoming home-school teachers quickly piled onto unsuspecting workers. .

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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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