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JUNE 11, 2024

The rise of remote work has significantly widened the gap between the number of employees assigned to office space and those who actually use it regularly. This shift presents a critical challenge for effective space utilization. Occuspace, the leader in occupancy monitoring solutions, presents a new ebook: “5 Ways to Reduce Operational Costs and Boost Productivity with Space Utilization Data.” Tailored for commercial and corporate real estate professionals, this ebook offers transfo

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JUNE 13, 2024

What could building a fort, having an imaginary tea party or even just tossing a ball with your kid in the evening mean for your work day? Quite a lot, according to a new survey of over 100 CEOs conducted by LEGOLAND New York. It showed that 68% of CEOs believe that their employees who play outside the office tend to be more creative in the workplace as well.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Enhanced work-life balance, improved diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the fostering of communication and collaboration are key advantages of hybrid and remote work models. Organizations must address challenges such as supporting middle managers, ensuring transparency, and tailoring hybrid policies to fit diverse work roles and industry demands.

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JUNE 5, 2024

In today’s modern workplace, the cultivation of a positive and engaging environment is paramount. The profound influence of gratitude can propel workplace engagement and success to new heights. I firmly believe that the power of peer recognition, a pivotal component of this approach, is instrumental in creating an overall culture of appreciation and mutual respect.

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JUNE 9, 2024

The demand for AI expertise is skyrocketing, causing fierce competition and significantly reshaping job markets. Attracting top AI talent requires offering cutting-edge projects, advanced computing resources, competitive compensation, and fostering a strong research culture with interdisciplinary collaboration. Companies can gain a competitive edge by designing flexible and supportive workplace experiences, promoting mental well-being, and prioritizing ethical AI practices and continuous learnin

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MAY 28, 2024

We live in a “hustle” culture where productivity is the goal. Yet it’s estimated that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental health issues—struggles that can show up in a variety of different forms. Anything from negative self-talk, an eating disorder, not wanting to get out of bed in the morning, depression or everyday anxiety can impact daily life.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 28, 2024

Concrete and steel production are major contributors to global CO2 emissions, but a new technology from Cambridge University offers a promising solution: recycling both materials simultaneously. This innovative process involves using old concrete in steel-processing furnaces to not only purify iron but also generate “reactivated cement” as a by-product.

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MAY 30, 2024

Transforming the Role of Assistants: Redefining Perceptions and Adding Value In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, the role of Assistants has evolved significantly. However, many still grapple with outdated stereotypes that undermine the actual value they bring to organisations. In this article, we delve into transforming the Role [.

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Welcome to the latest episode of PM Talks, our monthly series on A Productive Conversation where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with my good friend Patrick Rhone. This time around we dive deep into our unique approaches to writing, balancing productivity, and embracing creative freedom. Patrick and I share our experiences with writer’s block and self-doubt, discuss curating blog content into book format, and highlight the value of writing for personal growth.

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JUNE 3, 2024

The definition of work is murky at best. The pandemic shifted our entire framework around the purpose of work, remote work and finding meaning in our nine-to-five, ushering in a global existential crisis. The fallout has resulted in increasing reports of people feeling disengaged, unhappy and burned out in their work. Seeing how vitally indispensable some human work is for a functioning society—with entire departments being replaced by apps and artificial intelligence—has created a crisis of mea

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Workplace Insight

MAY 31, 2024

A new report from workplace technology provider Eptura suggests that employee-led hybrid working models and connected technology drive the highest returns for businesses. According to its first half 2024 Workplace Index report [registration], companies with hybrid working models in which employees can choose when to come to the office are seeing the most benefit.

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JUNE 11, 2024

The Path to Becoming a Senior Executive Assistant: What You Need to Know If you find yourself a promotion away from a Senior Executive Assistant or have the ambition to get there, this article will illuminate the way forward. Based on insights from a recent Future Assistant Global [.

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Productivityist

MAY 27, 2024

We live in a world that often demands quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions. Yet acknowledging and respecting nuance in our approach to time management is like discovering a hidden treasure. It’s the recognition that not all tasks are created equal, that priorities can shift, and that flexibility is key to sustainable productivity. Embracing nuanced time management means understanding that our schedules are not always predictable, our energy levels fluctuate, and our focus ebbs and flows.

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JUNE 5, 2024

Anyone can learn how to run a coworking or virtual office business, but you can’t teach someone to care. It’s the care and attention that keep people coming back, leading to long-term members and clients. Two successful operators tell us what makes great service and why it makes a valuable difference in their centers. This article was written by Mike Sullivan, Chief Marketing Officer for Alliance Virtual Offices.

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JUNE 2, 2024

My son has multiple disabilities and uses a wheelchair to get around. Despite his physical needs, I do everything I can to get him, and the rest of my family of five, out in the world. It’s not easy. From making sure transportation is accessible to booking an open hotel room to finding excursions we can all enjoy, planning an inclusive trip takes work.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 29, 2024

In my line of work, it is easy to get away with not being au fait with technology. Having previously laughed off my ineptitude saying ‘there’s a reason I work with people not machines!’ I never considered I had a place in the realm of all things IT and computers. Until I discovered AI. More specifically, Deep Neural Networks. With a specialism in Neuropsychology, I was intrigued by a discipline that aimed to recreate that which we barely understand; the human brain.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Onboarding a New Executive Onboarding a new Executive can be a challenging and crucial task for Assistants. It requires careful planning, effective communication, and a proactive approach. In this article, we will explore Diana Brandl's 10-point strategy plan for onboarding a new executive, providing valuable insights and [.

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JUNE 3, 2024

To-do list apps have long been a staple of personal productivity, but are they the best solution for tracking our habits? I don’t think so. While to-do lists are incredibly useful for managing our tasks, they lack the features necessary to support the formation and maintenance of habits. And that’s where dedicated habit tracking apps come in.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2024

Research emphasizes that employee choice over work location significantly boosts productivity and commitment, debunking traditional RTO mandates. Alvin Toffler’s 1970 predictions in “Future Shock” about the internet, telecommuting, and more horizontal organizations have largely come true, reshaping how we work. We are in a monumental transition akin to the Industrial Revolution, marked by increased remote work and changes in urban planning.

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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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JUNE 2, 2024

While everyone anxiously awaits long sunny days by the pool, vacations and outdoor adventures, one particular group is counting down with a bit more dread, with a serious side of nerves. Working parents, especially those who are remote or hybrid, have more to balance than before as their kids drift in and out of their home offices, requesting snacks and activities, outings and rides to summer camps.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 6, 2024

The latest Workforce Index from Slack claims there has been a significant rise in AI usage in UK workplaces. Since September 2023, there’s been a 66 percent increase, with an additional 18 percent jump since the beginning of 2024. This trend reflects growing enthusiasm among employees about the technology, with 44 percent of office workers saying they are ‘enthusiastic ‘about using workplace AI in their daily tasks.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: Three Steps to Reclaim Your Life Burnout is a silent and insidious enemy that can creep into our lives, affecting our mental and physical well-being. It disguises itself as exhaustion, self-doubt, frustration, and a loss of motivation. Deepika Sandhu, a Silicon Valley [.

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JUNE 5, 2024

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Rusnak to explore the powerful integration of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) into both personal and professional lives. Scott and I talk about the importance of prioritizing and designing one’s life intentionally, providing actionable insights and tools for personal growth and maximum impact. We also highlight the significance of journaling for personal and professional development, emphasizing the roles of non-negotiables, reflection, and

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Maximize revenue and ensure efficient space utilization through analysis of data you’re already collecting. Enhance member experience through AI-powered recommendation engines that analyze preferences, work habits and interactions to suggest relevant events and amenities. Improve operational efficiency and provide personalized support by leveraging AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants to handle inquiries, bookings and feedback in real-time.

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JUNE 5, 2024

As kids, my sister and I enjoyed playing “grown-up.” We would take on roles like businessperson or teacher and set the stage for hours of elaborate make-believe. One of us would dress up in Dad’s sports coat or Mom’s skirt, and we would surround ourselves with stuffed animal co-workers or classmates, piles of paperwork and files, toy phones, chalkboards and cups of “really hot” pretend coffee.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 4, 2024

The London office leasing market kicked off 2024 with a significant downturn, according to a new report from Devono. After a strong end to 2023, leasing activity plummeted by 45 percent in the first quarter, with only 2.3 million sq ft of space leased. This falls short of the 5-year average for Q1 and marks the lowest total since late 2022. The report attributes the decline to a combination of economic factors, including a recent recession and rising inflation.

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