Office Dynamics
APRIL 18, 2025
Discover the importance of Administrative Professionals Day and ways to show appreciation for the hardworking administrative professionals in your workplace.
Success
APRIL 16, 2025
Networking! That dreaded word used to make me shiver and reach for the boozeback in my drinking days. As a New York City playwright, performer and chess teacher, networking was inescapable. Ive been a performer since the age of 3, so Ive been through decades of networking events, with their perpetual plates of greasy spring rolls and darting eyes searching for someone more important.
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Allwork
APRIL 1, 2025
As many as 84% of Gen Z workers admitted they stream shows and movies while working from home, according to a new survey. Although theres a case to be made that remote work can be unproductive, some human resource leaders argue its just white noise for Gen Z workers and they can still be productive while streaming. While it may be tempting to want to catch younger workers faking their time spent on the clock, HR leaders urge employers to understand and accommodate this behavioral shift.
Success
APRIL 13, 2025
The wildfires in Los Angeles from Jan. 731, 2025, forced approximately 180,000 residents to evacuate and destroyed around 10,000 homes. This devastation marks the most destructive natural disaster in the citys 243-year history. But its in challenging moments like these that we find the opportunity to unite and genuinely show our shared humanity. These experiences remind us that coming together really can make a huge difference.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 1, 2025
Discover data and insights from the 2025 administrative training needs survey, revealing what assistants truly want and need to succeed in their roles.
The Assistant Room
APRIL 10, 2025
Lets get one thing straight: not every assistant is a leader. Not every assistant wants to be a leader. And thats not just OK, its […] The post Stop Telling All Assistants They Have to Be Leaders first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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Allwork
APRIL 9, 2025
Executive functioning skills are key to workplace success but can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals. Companies can mirror college support systems to help neurodivergent employees succeed in the workplace. Addressing executive functioning needs boosts neurodivergent employees’ strengths and drives innovation. This article was written by Eledex Coaching & Consulting s Kelly Coln for Work Design Magazine.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
APRIL 13, 2025
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant , an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. In this spotlight episode of Annie’s show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about becoming the calm in the storm. CONNECT WITH ANNIE Annie on LinkedIn Whole Assistant Website The Whole Assistant Podcast Email: annie@wholeassistant.com Whole Assistant Instagram ABOUT ANNIE Annie Cron
Office Dynamics
APRIL 8, 2025
Discover 7 proven organizational techniques to help administrative assistants prioritize tasks, manage time, and streamline daily workflow for peak productivity.
Success
APRIL 2, 2025
We all know that dreaded feeling when tax deadlines sneak up faster than expected. If you need more time to file your return, a tax extension can give you some breathing room. Just request an extension by filling out IRS Form 4868 by the April 15 filing deadline. This will grant you until Oct. 15 to file without facing penalties. But there are some things to know before you go down that road.
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.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 31, 2025
The 2020 pandemic created new opportunities for remote work for many employees who had previously never had this option. Working remotely offers a wide variety of benefits but also presents some unique challenges when it comes to career advancement. When teams and leaders arent in the same physical space, staying visible and connected (two requirements for advancement) can be more difficultbut certainly not impossible.
Allwork
APRIL 1, 2025
The rise of borderless talent markets could significantly transform work practices and organizational cultures as companies compete to attract and retain top talent. Borderless talent markets offer considerable business opportunities and challenges, necessitating a solution-based approach to global talent acquisition. Organizations should regularly review and improve their recruitment strategies, company culture, and policies (alongside investing in advanced technology) to effectively manage a g
Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 8, 2025
I just watched a TikTok (dont judge) where a woman explained how she was fired after almost 18 years at her company. She didnt name the company. She didnt really bash anyone. She simply shared her experience of being forced back into the office and pointed out what went wrong along with a few suggestions that might have made the transition smoother.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 1, 2025
A new report from Colliers claims to highlight the major challenges businesses experience in attracting people back to the office when attendance remains stubbornly low. With average peak occupancy below 40 percent across Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and North America, and workplaces lacking ‘vibrancy’ 83 percent of the time, many organisations are struggling to foster collaboration and engagement.
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
APRIL 9, 2025
Envoys interactive and customizable dashboards help optimize workplaces and maximize their spaces. The platform provides data-driven insights to improve space utilization and employee experience. Automated reports with data compiled from multiple sources save businesses time, improve efficiency, and support smarter, faster decisions. As more businesses adopt hybrid work models, the need for smarter, data-driven workplace decisions has never been more critical.
Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 1, 2025
I remember when Lean In hit the scene in 2013. It was everywherebookstores, headlines, conferences, womens networking groups. The media couldnt get enough of Sheryl Sandberg, Facebooks then-COO, standing tall at the podium telling women, You can have it all. Just lean in. At first? I kind of wanted to believe her. I didnt read the book, but I saw the soundbites.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
APRIL 6, 2025
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. You can learn more about Jess by listening to my conversations with her on episodes 23 and 313 of The Leader Assistant Podcast. I’m excited to re-post several episodes of Jess’ podcast on this show over the coming months and I think you’ll enjoy hearing her point of view on all sorts of topics relevant to the assistant profession.
Success
APRIL 7, 2025
When Jatee Kearsley spent four months eating her way through Paris in 2021, she had no idea just how far her life adventures would take her. Though she and a friend visited the city with the express purpose of understanding the history of French pastries and the processes by which theyre crafted, she couldnt have known that, two years later, shed have her own patisserie.
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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.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 9, 2025
Brain injuries can have a profound impact on a persons life, and when it comes to returning to work, both employees and employers face unique challenges. Whether the individual is returning to their previous role or starting anew, employers must be prepared to offer support and make necessary adjustments not just because its morally right but because it is legally required.
Allwork
APRIL 1, 2025
A radar sensor helps businesses understand office space usage and make smarter real estate decisions. It offers real-time data on occupancy and environmental conditions without compromising privacy. The technology could revolutionize office management in hybrid work environments by reducing wasted space. Understanding space usage has become one of the biggest challenges for businesses managing hybrid work environments, as underutilized office space is costly.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 15, 2025
Are you doing all the right marketing activitiesposting on social media, emailing your list, building your funnelbut still not seeing the conversions you want? Your offer might not be the problem it could be a lack of proof. Enter: the micro-case study. Unlike long-form testimonials or drawn-out case studies, micro-case studies are short, powerful stories… The post The Secret Power of Micro-Case Studies (And How to Use Them in Every Funnel Stage) appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marke
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MARCH 30, 2025
Hilani Ellis is the founder of Exceptional Admins , a specialized headhunting firm renowned for connecting top talent with high-demand roles for over eight years. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Hilani, a former executive assistant, shares her top tip for resume crafting, recommendations on preparing for and nailing job interviews, and gives us an inside look at what executives are hungry for in an assistant.
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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
APRIL 9, 2025
Kentucky Fried Chicken recently announced plans to leave its namesake state , making it the latest major corporation to join the mass business migration to Texas. The restaurant chain follows corporations like X (formerly Twitter) and Realtor.com , which both moved to the Lone Star state within the last year. Businesses are leaving high-tax states in growing numbers, and Texas is reaping the benefits.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 31, 2025
At the start of the Shining, the seminal horror film of the 1970s, the fantastically unsettling orchestral score provides the clue that this happy, family scene of the opening scene is going to end very, very badly. But the key element of the film is the casting of Jack Nicholson in a kind, smiling role as a writer and loving parent from the minute the camera settles on that jarring smile, it is obvious that something is off.
Allwork
APRIL 8, 2025
Despite the introduction of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in April 2023, more than 13,000 commercial properties in England and Wales still have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. These properties are prohibited from being leased under the new rules, which aim to improve energy efficiency in the sector, according to Edie.
BMT Office Administration
APRIL 15, 2025
The power of a High-Performance Culture Most business goals tend to look the same. By that, I mean that most organizations want to improve employee performance to boost profitability and ensure total customer satisfaction. Yet, they often neglect one of the most effective ways to achieve these goals: implementing a high-performance culture. Instead, they focus too much on hiring top talent and pressuring management to improve their business performance.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
C-Suite Assistants
APRIL 10, 2025
Executive legal assistants are a unique breed. An executive assistant (EA) keeps the organization running smoothly; nowhere is this more evident than in a law firm. In addition to the usual highly organized and multitasking mindset, there are other crucial executive legal assistant qualities and skills. C-Suite Assistants has been an elite legal assistant recruiter for more than two decades.
Success
MARCH 30, 2025
According to Randstads latest international report, Workmonitor 2025 , work-life balance is deemed more important than pay (83% vs. 82%) for the first time in its 22-year history. To learn more about the importance of work-life balance and why so many are embracing this shift, weve examined its many benefits, including improved mental health and more fulfilling relationships, as well as the risks of neglecting it.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 7, 2025
Nearly one in three British workers who have requested flexible working say their request was refused because of employer fears about their productivity, despite nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) workers believing they would be more productive if they worked flexibly by having control over their working hours and location of work, a new survey claims.
Allwork
APRIL 13, 2025
AI shouldnt replace us but instead be used as a tool, and its value depends on how we choose to use it, not on the hype or fear around it. In a world of smart machines, human uniqueness, authenticity, and creativity are what truly stand out. Intelligence is now abundant so the future of work belongs to those who lead with judgment, empathy, and purpose.
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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