ProAssisting Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Does your Executive Assistant have the superpowers necessary to stand out and get things done? The 29-Hour Work Day will walk you through the 4 superpowers all EAs need to be successfull.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
A significant proportion of middle managers are adamant about maintaining their work-from-home arrangements, which is creating a ripple effect throughout the corporate landscape. A recent McKinsey report unveiled that 48% of higher-ranking employees currently engage in remote work for at least one day per week, while only 33% of those in entry-level positions do the same.
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Team: Solo Admin
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Let’s face it — burnout sucks. It’s that overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and frustration that can leave you feeling completely drained. But fear not, because there’s hope! In this blog. Read More The post Survival Guide for Admin Burnout: Self-Care and Boundaries Edition appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Getting minute-taking right Getting minute-taking right is a crucial aspect of productive meetings. This article will provide a general list of key points to consider when taking minutes. By following these guidelines, you can enhance the quality and usefulness of meeting minutes, facilitating efficient communication and [.
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.
Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Manifestation, Law of Attraction, Affirmations, Intention Setting, Positive Visualization—regardless of the terminology, the age-old adage “thoughts become things” resonates in the world of business. From Napoleon Hill’s timeless ‘Think and Grow Rich’ to contemporary Amazon bestsellers, the concept persists, offering entrepreneurs a unique approach to success.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The fast advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could dramatically change work culture in the U.K. According to a recent report published by the think tank Autonomy, 28% of the U.K. workforce is predicted to transition to a 32-hour work week by 2033 — due to AI’s growing influence on workflows and productivity. The major change in work scheduling is estimated to be more pronounced in certain areas within the U.K.
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Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
The latest findings from the CIPD’s report Menstruation and support at work, which surveyed more than 2,000 women, found that more than two thirds (69 percent) of women have a negative experience at work because of their menstruation symptoms. In response, the CIPD is calling on organisations to create awareness, tackle the stigma associated with menstruation and train managers to be confident, comfortable and inclusive when talking to employees about menstrual health.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
London is currently experiencing a transformation in its office landscape. According to a recent report published by Bloomberg , investors are pouring money into new construction projects, focusing on upgrading older buildings to meet rising environmental standards and evolving customer demands. An unprecedented 43 projects, amounting to 5.1 million square feet of space, broke ground in London in the six months leading up to September 2023, according to Deloitte survey data cited by Bloomberg
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Seconded employees – employees temporarily assigned to a different role, organisation, or department – develop more innovative ideas and influence permanent staff to do the same, according to new research from ESMT Berlin and published in the Strategic Management Journal. Despite the motivation to select new ideas, individuals and organisations often still reject or overlook them.
ProAssisting Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A top-notch executive assistant serves as the linchpin of an efficient and successful operation. They go beyond the realms of traditional administrative support, embodying a diverse skill set and exhibiting exceptional qualities that propel them to be the best virtual assistant in any professional setting, contributing innumerable benefits to your organization.
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.
Success
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Have you ever felt burned out while you were living your dream? Have you been deeply satisfied by your work while still experiencing fatigue? If this resonates, the first thing to do is reevaluate how you complete your work. For example, I was balancing a ton of speaking engagements before the pandemic. I traveled constantly and was on the road for about 80% of the year.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
80% of leaders regret their initial approach to the return to the office. The return-to-office debate is a multifaceted issue, and both sides have legitimate interests at stake. Navigating this complex, high-stakes conflict requires courage, wisdom, and emotional intelligence from leaders. Resolving it requires nuanced policies that balance employee flexibility with organizational needs.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Resilience in the Assistant role Have you ever seen an acrobat expertly traverse a high-wire, carefully placing one foot in front of the other while balancing a long pole in their hands? It's a sight that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, holding their [.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. The statistics reveal that 1.8 million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety.
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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.
Success
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
A daily gratitude journal helps you record and remember the things you’re grateful for and is a popular practice in positive psychology or the study of human happiness. One of the greatest appeals of keeping a gratitude journal is that it can be as simple or as complex as you like. You can write things down daily, once a week or on any schedule that works for you.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The origin story of the Michelin Star is a valuable lesson for coworking space operators and community builders to get outside the usual thinking to find ways to truly help customers. The Michelin brothers pivoted when their original idea for a driving guide didn’t take off. They included something that more deeply resonated with their market and was a more valuable tool for customers.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
In today’s podcast, I had an engaging conversation with Dan Pontefract , a renowned leadership strategist, about the nuanced aspects of work-life balance and productivity. Dan brings a fresh perspective to these topics, challenging the conventional understanding of work-life balance with insightful reflections from his book “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team that Flourishes.” Throughout our discussion, Dan emphasized the dynamic nature of balancing work and life, debunking
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I launched my side hustle business in 2016 and this website (goburrows.com aka leaderassistant.com) was one of the first pieces of the puzzle. Through several years of trial and error and plenty of ups and downs, the business has grown from a bare-bones website, to a thriving community, an extensive resource hub, and a profitable business. The best part?
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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.
Success
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
“Celebrities are people too,” we often hear, though the most charitable celebrities are the ones we truly relate to. These are the entertainers, media moguls, TV hosts and entrepreneurs who humbly use their status to enrich the lives of those around them. We’re sharing 14 previous cover stars who embody this spirit of generosity and choose to lead with kindness.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the U.S., around 70% of workers have lost focus by December 20, signaling the onset of the holiday wind-down. Employers can combat the holiday productivity slump by proactively implementing core strategies to sustain company performance. Setting achievable end-of-year goals and acknowledging the year-round contributions of your staff can ensure that everyone can enjoy the holidays.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
You would not believe the number of firms that ask us to publish a list of workplace trends each week. Or maybe you would, given the number that have appeared – and are appearing -elsewhere. Each firm perhaps convinced they are saying something original, unique or interesting, or maybe simply convinced they stand out in some way, while pushing the same timid, stale narratives about the workplace.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite. Jared is also a TED speaker, 3x award-winning author, and USA Today’s “Most Connected Millennial” who has helped organize hundreds of events for over 30,000 attendees. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work.
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 22, 2023
You probably never anticipated needing a guru to teach the robots how to optimize your business. Yet, here comes 2024, and it’s happening. So it’s time to get serious about what your company needs in an AI consultant or futurist consultant (so many names for this new role abound) and how to vet an AI consultant so you can weed out the true experts from the wannabes.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
46% of workers revealed they take less time off than they are entitled to, with more women than men falling into this category. Fears over job security appear to be the most common reason women forgo paid leave. Not taking time off from work can harm individuals (and ultimately organizations), yet evidence indicates that there is still too much stigma around paid vacation time.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Leaders making mistakes can be costly not only to the organisation, but also to their own job security, which makes it difficult for them to admit when there’s been an error. However, new research from emlyon business school shows that there are some techniques CEOs can use to frame these mistakes, in order to ensure they keep their jobs, but also make changes in their organisation.
BMT Office Administration
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I know there are plenty of possible strategies for your business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily) suggesting an “AI strategy” to compete with your marketing strategy, supply chain strategy or go-to-market strategy. Instead, I am asking if you have an AI “little s” strategy—a plan to help you stay aware of and capitalize on it as it evolves.
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!
Success
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
It’s creeping up faster than we thought—the series of holidays that can make or break your bottom line for the year. Small Business Saturday 2023 (SBS) falls on November 25. Originally launched 13 years ago as a campaign from American Express , the day is meant to inspire consumers to turn to their own communities for holiday gift shopping. Not only did it stick, but it became a profitable and pivotal day for businesses looking to their end-of-year profit goals.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Amazon launched an ambitious program called “AI Ready,” aimed at training at least two million people in artificial intelligence (AI) skills by 2025. According to the Wall Street Journal , the program is part of Amazon’s strategy to compete in the intense talent race against other tech giants like Microsoft and Google — both of which have invested in their own generative AI tools.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Four out of five (81 percent) business leaders in the UK say Generative AI will benefit their employees, according to new research from LinkedIn. The top ways that UK executives believe Generative AI will benefit employees is by removing boring, repetitive tasks (64 percent), increasing productivity (52 percent) and freeing up time for bigger and more creative thinking (59 percent), according to the poll.
Jennie Lyon
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Hey there, fellow business owners! Ever feel like you’re in a maze trying to keep your online ventures afloat when economic downturns hit? I get it. Just the hint of a recession can spark worries about whether our clients and customers will keep the cash flowing, which is why recession-proof marketing is so important! When… The post How to Use Recession-Proof Marketing To Boost Your Business appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
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