ProAssisting Blog
MAY 26, 2022
When Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull asked me to write the foreword for their book, I was more than eager to dive into the much-needed conversation about how executive assistants can be leveraged by super busy executives like you. Why is it needed?
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2022
How to Build Confidence in the Workplace Confidence is something we must build, grow and develop over time. It doesn’t come naturally to most of us, and thoughts of self-doubt creep in, stopping us from becoming the best version of ourselves. We've come up with three hacks and techniques to learn [.].
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Success
MAY 24, 2022
My first ever “speaking engagement” was at my childrens’ kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. It’s fair to say I was far more focused on myself—making a good impression and not making a fool of myself—than on the people in the room. All three of them. It was a humble beginning.
Allwork
MAY 23, 2022
A new report from Boston Consulting Group, Emsi Burning Glass, and The Burning Glass Institute shows that desired job skills have greatly evolved since 2016. . According to the “Shifting Skills, Moving Targets, and Remaking the Workforce” report, 37% of the top 20 skills in US job postings have changed since 2016, while one in five skills include a new skill set altogether. .
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.
All Things Admin
MAY 25, 2022
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her first book, The Innovative Admin ™, we talked to Julie Perrine, Founder and CEO of All Things Admin, about how the book came to be, why it’s just as relevant 10 years later, and what’s on the horizon for The Innovative Admin. Why did you write The Innovative Admin ? When I worked corporately, it seemed like the higher up the ladder I climbed, the more I was being singled out by my executives for going above and beyond my job description.
Bonnie Low Kramen
MAY 27, 2022
“During an interview that a candidate felt was going very well, she said to the executive, ‘So, I heard you are a yeller. If you offer me this job and I accept it, you cannot yell me at me. Not at me alone or at me in a meeting.’ Then, she watched his reaction which was shocked, at first. After a moment, the executive said, “I can agree to that.
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Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
In a new survey, 62% of people said “vacation time” is one of the most important job benefits. . FlexJobs has created a list of 10 remote-friendly companies that will help pay for employee vacations. . In a Q&A with Jennifer Strauel, Chief People & Diversity Officer at arrivia , she explained the benefits of company-sponsored vacations for workers.
BMT Office Administration
MAY 26, 2022
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers track the time that nonexempt employees spend working. Many use a swipe-card system, biometric scanner, computer logins or even an old-fashioned punch clock. The problem with time clocks is that they permit early punches. An employee might punch in at 6:55 a.m. for a shift that starts at 7:00 a.m.
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Success
MAY 26, 2022
Since starting my own company in 2014, networking has been the lifeblood of my new business development , and online networking has been a huge component. By online networking, I don’t mean seeing how many LinkedIn connections you can get, “liking” lots of other people’s posts or having accounts on every new social media channel that launches—I’m talking quality over quantity.
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
MAY 26, 2022
IWG warned its profits would fall below forecasts as inflation, a volatile stock market, the war in Ukraine, and China’s Zero Covid policies keep people home. . IWG isn’t alone in its “post-pandemic” financial struggles. Tech stocks in the US are taking a historical dip, sending investors into a frenzy after committing to what are normally seen as safe-bet investments. .
Jen Lawrence
MAY 23, 2022
Recently, I read a book that inspired me to declutter my home with a whole new perspective and vigor. Something just hit me right. It was methodical and practical. I tore through my house like a tornado and finally felt what all these decluttering books promise – relief, calm, mental space. Suddenly, I wondered, could I find this same magic in something that doesn’t take up physical space but takes up quite a bit of mental space?
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Success
MAY 23, 2022
The buddy system works. It works for kindergartners crossing the street and grown adults trying to lose a few pounds and live a healthier life. If you’ve ever worked with someone else to reach shared goals successfully—let’s call them an accountability partner —you realize how much harder it would’ve been to go it alone. This is especially the case when it comes to your health.
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Allwork
MAY 23, 2022
The average occupancy of offices in 10 major U.S. cities is 38% – compared to the 54% of offices in the Austin metro area that are occupied. . New data from The Partnership for New York shows that just 8% of Manhattan office workers have returned to the workplace full-time. . Bisnow predicts that things are likely to level out at a 55%-65% return rate – but only on some days. .
Karen Vivarelli
MAY 23, 2022
Welcome to June – halfway through the year already! And that’s why it’s important to get your social media content scheduled now (check out the dates below). Down here in the southern hemisphere, June signals the start of Winter. A time for cosiness, hot cacaos by the fire, slow mornings and rugged up evenings. In the northern hemisphere June might look like firing up the grill, lazy days down the beach, parties with friends or reading your favourite novel poolside.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 22, 2022
Kira Bennett joins The Leader Assistant Podcast to talk about her assistant career and becoming a virtual assistant. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kira shares why she took the leap, how she found clients, and other tips for becoming a virtual assistant. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Anyone, anywhere can make a positive difference. – Mark Sanborn.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Leadership is about influence , but the most important person to influence is yourself. So what is the best way to do so? Here are five ways the smartest people influence themselves: 1. Make peace with the uncontrollable. Figure out the things you can change , and then change them. If you can’t change something, learn to live with it. This means changing your attitude about the uncontrollable.
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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
MAY 27, 2022
The shift to flexible work during the pandemic highlights just how antiquated traditional work arrangements have been. . Workers widely support flexible working, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. . Here’s how flexible workspaces and virtual offices help employees and employers alike overcome the barriers to flexible work, and adapt to hybrid models.
Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
Meta’s shares fell 10% this week, wiping out $53 billion in market value. . This comes just after Snap, which operates social media platform Snapchat, warned about its second quarter earnings. . “Like many companies, we continue to face rising inflation and interest rates, supply chain shortages and labor disruptions, platform policy changes, the impact of the war in Ukraine, and more,” Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, said in a memo to staff. .
Success
MAY 26, 2022
When I was 6 years old, my father bought me a violin. It was a life-changing gift. I wouldn’t say I was a mind-blowing talent, but I was good with music and I enjoyed spending time studying it. At the age of 10, I started to perform small concerts. At first, they were just for my family and our circle of friends, but months later, I was playing the School of Fine Arts scene in my hometown.
Allwork
MAY 27, 2022
In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. One way to do this is by utilizing the power of nature, which can have a profound impact on creating a happy, healthy and productive work environment.
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Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
Reports from Apple show its success as the ruler of the app store economy as governments seek to push forward new legislation targeting tech giants. . The two reports are trying to paint a picture of one clear message: the iOS community is driving job growth and revenue. Apple hopes that these studies drive home the idea that its current system is fair, good for the economy, and competitive within the app store economy. .
Success
MAY 25, 2022
Working for someone else often comes with stability and security. Yet as a management consultant, Kate Flynn was slipping further away from her core desire: time with family and friends. She also found the work unfulfilling and often logged long hours. In 2017 she drove a few hours south of her San Francisco office to Esalen Institute, a retreat center in Big Sur.
Success
MAY 23, 2022
From her beginnings as a college student dating her boyfriend (now co-founder of a cookie empire), Tiffany Chen of Tiff’s Treats has many valuable nuggets from her journey to share, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. On this week’s episode of In the Details we dig into Chen’s adjustment from baker to business owner, the connections that were instrumental to her success and how to move past failure and identify your greater purpose.
Allwork
MAY 27, 2022
CBRE’s 2022 Spring US Occupier Sentiment Survey shows that the majority of companies are readily embracing hybrid work, which could lead to dwindling office space demand. . The survey showed that nearly three-fourths (73%) of companies plan to adopt some type of hybrid strategy within their policies.? . Stefan Weiss, senior economist at Econometric Advisors, predicts this shift could decrease office space demand by around 9% when considering the average amount of time workers spend in the of
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Allwork
MAY 26, 2022
Employees, especially customer-facing employees, would seem to play a central role in customer experience. The post How Employee Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line appeared first on Allwork.Space.
Allwork
MAY 26, 2022
WeWork has replaced its former chief financial officer Benjamin Dunham with Andre Fernandez. . Fernandez previously served as CFO at technology firm NCR Corp. and will officially join WeWork on June 10. . WeWork’s first quarter report for 2022 saw its revenue grow to around $765 million as demand for flexible workspaces drives membership rates.? .
Allwork
MAY 23, 2022
How society views work has been upended by the pandemic, and as a result, companies are exploring how to implement the lessons learned from this time. . One of the biggest shifts to occur has been the reevaluation of the five-day work week. Popularized over one century ago, the traditional 9 to 5 has remained the most common model amongst companies large and small. .
Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
A recent study from Cranfield School of Management and CBI Economics shows that UK companies are becoming more open to flexible work arrangements. . According to the research of 208 businesses, 45% said the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) — which allowed staff to work part-time and remain furloughed the rest of the time — helped managers adopt better design and management practices. .
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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