Allwork
DECEMBER 23, 2024
U.S. federal employees have shown increased productivity, engagement, and retention while working remotely, with data supporting higher job satisfaction and work quality. The U.S. Department of Labor’s mandate to return to the office threatens the balance that telework provides, creating logistical issues and potential morale problems among workers whove adapted to remote work.
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 28, 2024
The Assistant Room, the premier global platform for career support and growth in the Personal and Executive Assistant industry, is thrilled to announce its ambitious […] The post The Assistant Room: Elevating Assistants Worldwide with 2025 Expansion Plans first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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Success
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Few experiences are as gut-wrenching and emotionally devastating as getting laid off. One minute, I was at my desk, working and checking emails like any other Monday morning, when a sudden calendar invite for a “quick meeting” with my manager popped up. The next minute, my entire world came crashing downlike being thrown out of a plane without a parachute, my life in absolute free fall, the financial safety net I was relying on to catch me ripped to shreds before my eyes.
Tips From T. Marie
DECEMBER 30, 2024
For years, we’ve been told that time management is the holy grail of success. Color-code your calendar! Set alarms! Optimize every moment! Lets be real: time management doesnt give a hoot about you. It ignores your energy levels, emotions, and that mid-afternoon slump where all you want is to crawl under your desk and dream about snacks. Meet energy management, the cooler, more intuitive sibling of time management.
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.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Master time management with proven techniques like prioritization, time-blocking, and energy management strategies.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup sets out to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences worldwide, revealing a large number of people who feel they are under increasing strain. Despite living in an era of remarkable technological and economic advancements, workers face significant challenges, with stress, disengagement, and declining mental health prominent in people’s daily working life.
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Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 2, 2024
We all know that “professionalism” is a key component of career success. But what does it actually mean in real terms? And, more importantly, how can you enhance your professionalism without losing yourself in the process? These are important questions and ones I hope to answer in this article. What is Professionalism? The workplace is a unique environment with its own set of rules, etiquette, and standards—both spoken and unspoken.
Success
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Ive experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decadetwo of mine and two of my husbandsperfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Tidings of joy were replaced by woe and dread, yet we somehow had to muster a cheery disposition for the sake of our children and for all those we knew who were still gainfully employed and carefree.
Tips From T. Marie
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and meaningful giving. But lets face itthe last thing anyone needs is another generic gift that gets tossed in a drawer. This year, why not channel a little holiday magic into your gifting? Forget about just giving thingshow about sharing experiences, opportunities, and a dash of inspiration infused with modern innovation?
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
DECEMBER 8, 2024
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. Maggie chats with the Chief of Staff for the University of Texas football program, Jared Blank. They discuss the role of chiefs of staff in college sports and how Jared navigates complex stakeholder relationships and multimillion-dollar budgets. ABOUT JARED Jared Blank is a results-oriented leader with an analytical sports marketing, sports operations mindset who brings extensive knowledge in managing large s
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.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 6, 2024
A new report from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) explores the increasing use of affective computing in the workplace. Affective computing is a branch of artificial intelligence which focuses on recognising and responding to human emotions through technologies like biometric sensors, emotion-tracking software, and wearable devices. Once primarily used in consumer products, these systems are now finding applications in the workplace, often marketed as tools to enhance safety, producti
Allwork
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The Biden administration has proposed phasing out a program that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities below the federal minimum wage. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is currently accepting public comments on the proposal, which would end the issuance of new certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act and phase out subminimum wages over a three-year period for existing certificates.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Professional development is essential for career growth and advancement and, I would argue, is an important contributing factor for long-term career fulfillment. But striking the right balance is crucial. It’s easy to fall into extremeseither neglecting development altogether or overloading yourself with too many activities. Those of us who love learning know that theres a point of diminishing returns.
Success
DECEMBER 16, 2024
General Motors (GM) has announced the end of its Cruise robotaxi program , marking a significant shift in the autonomous vehicle sector. This change highlights some of the challenges associated with keeping aspirations realistic toward innovation-driven industries facing consumer trust, regulatory terms and technological limitations. While the Cruise robotaxi program was once one of the most ambitious endeavors in autonomous transportation, its shutdown offers insight into the potential complica
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Jennie Lyon
DECEMBER 17, 2024
One of our primary services as a digital marketing agency is helping online businesses of all sizes and stages run social media ads to grow their business. Ive realized when talking to these clients that there are so many misconceptions about social media ad campaigns and the strategies that go into making those campaigns successful. … The post Mythbusting 10 Common Misconceptions about Social Media Ads for Online Business Owners appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
DECEMBER 15, 2024
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. Maggie sits down with a current and experienced Chief of Staff in the Consumer Technology industry, Elise Kennedy, to discuss what it’s like holding an integral role with a family office and how she helped scale two companies to successful exits. ABOUT ELISE Elise Kennedy is a Chief of Staff with over 12 years of experience in consumer technology, including two exits.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Originally published in 2019. There are writers whose language pervades our discourse so extensively that even those who have never heard of them will echo not only their sentiments but also their means of expression. One of these people is Charles Handy, who has just published his latest book 21 Letters on Life and its Challenges at the age of 87. His work resonates to this day and not least because he was so far ahead of the curve in detailing many of the characteristics of modern organisation
Allwork
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Employers are less confident this year (76%) than in 2023 (81%) that their workplace enables employees to be innovative. Employers that ensure their offices are set up for hybrid meetings already have a serious leg up against organizations that havent made an investment in dependable tech. Leaderships cultural capital can promote interaction, teamwork and concentrative work, at no additional design cost.
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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.
C-Suite Assistants
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Do you need a rockstar EA available around the clock to help you manage your impossible workload and achieve your long-term goals? You may think that 24/7 availability is a good thing. However, serious problems can arise with an ‘always on’ assistantwork-life imbalance, a high risk of burnout, and poor performance. That’s why realistic expectations for hiring an executive assistant are essential.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In this Flashback Friday episode, I sit down with the legendary Marshall Goldsmith to discuss his thought-provoking book The Earned Life. Renowned for his coaching and wisdom, Marshall delves into the philosophy and actionable insights behind his work, helping listeners align their choices, risks, and efforts with a greater purpose. During our conversation, we explore what it means to live an “earned life” and the challenges of breaking free from achievement-based validation.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Happy 300 episodes! It’s been a fun journey and I thought for episode 300, I’d take a break from interviews and share a few lessons learned from recording, editing, hosting, and publishing 300 episodes. I’ve got 3 quick lessons to share with you so let’s jump in… Lesson 1 – Every Assistant Has a Story Worth Sharing I’ve interviewed assistants to global public company CEOs, world renowned celebrities, presidents of the United States, and UHNW individuals.
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Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Bath-based workplace design firm Interaction is inviting dog owners across the UK to nominate their canine colleagues and share a photo of their pets at work. The aim of the competition to find Britain’s best office dog is to highlight the important role that dogs play in workplace wellbeing. In the UK, households bought 3.2 million pets during lockdown – that’s a lot of new dogs for employees to consider.
Allwork
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Labor unions are growing in tech as workers push for better rights, pay, and conditions. The gig economy faces challenges with worker classification and lack of employee benefits. Unions are expanding into the gig sector, advocating for employee rights. The tech industry has long been a symbol of innovation and economic disruption, ushering in new models of business and transforming the global workforce.
C-Suite Assistants
DECEMBER 16, 2024
You know you could use some help, but is the return on investment (ROI) worth the expense of hiring an assistant? An executive assistant (EA), if they’re highly skilled and attuned to your needs and work habits, can be more than an extra set of hands. Executive assistant support can be your superpower. Your EA handles lower-level duties and helps you organize your time and efforts, letting you focus on strategic plans and higher-level responsibilities.
Success
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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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!
Tips From T. Marie
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The holidays are herethe twinkling lights, festive treats, and that unmistakable sound of Mariah belting out ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ on repeat (is it even December without it?)! While its easy to get caught up in the giving frenzy, lets not forget one of the most underrated holiday gifts: the ability to receive. This season, why not give yourself the gift of an abundance mindset?
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
DECEMBER 29, 2024
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. In this conversation, Maggie leads a deep dive into the next five years of the AI landscape in the C-Suite, with panelists Lawrence Coburn, Jessica McBride, and Fiona Young examining the continued importance of AI for CEOs, EAs, and CoSs and sharing helpful advice for navigating new AI platforms in the C-Suite.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Boostworks , a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the benefits provider for iON Ambulance Care, trading as Tricorder Care. With over 180 dedicated professionals working across its five sites, iON ‘s goal is to significantly enhance employee engagement and retention by implementing a comprehensive benefits platform tailored to the unique needs of its frontline workforce.
Allwork
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Volkswagen workers said its management had one last chance to compromise on Monday or risk strikes on a scale not previously seen by the German carmaker, as talks began in a bitter standoff over wage cuts and plant closures. VW staff downed tools at nine German sites which are under threat, while thousands of workers marched waving flags and blowing whistles in a square in Wolfsburg, where the carmaker has its headquarters, to listen to union leaders.
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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