The Assistant Room
JANUARY 10, 2025
Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.
C-Suite Assistants
JANUARY 10, 2025
The hybrid workplace isn’t new. Flexible work arrangements date back at least to the 1960s. Even so, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the adoption of remote working technologies, and four years later, more than half of employees are working in a hybrid environment. Knowledge workers such as executive assistants (EAs), who spend much time on computer-related tasks can benefit greatly from this arrangement, as can employers.
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The Assistant Room
JANUARY 10, 2025
Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.
TED Talks
JANUARY 10, 2025
Do you ever feel like time slows down when you’re bored but flies when you’re having fun? Cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova explores the ways your brain and heart shape your perception of time, revealing how your heartbeat doesn’t just keep you alive — it also influences whether moments feel fleeting or stretched. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Allwork
JANUARY 10, 2025
Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, held back by the top two economies, the U.S. and China, according to a United Nations report released on Thursday. The World Economic Situation and Prospects report said that “positive but somewhat slower growth forecasts for China and the United States” will be complemented by modest recoveries in the European Union, Japan, and Britain and robust performance in some large developing economies, notabl
TED Talks
JANUARY 10, 2025
2025 ushers in one of the most dangerous periods in world history — on par with the 1930s and early Cold War, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Highlighting the top geopolitical risks for the year ahead, Bremmer explores the impact of Donald Trump’s return to power in the US, the breakdown of the US-China relationship, the consequences of a rogue Russia, the future of unchecked AI development and more, plus some bright spots amid these unprecedented challe
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Success
JANUARY 10, 2025
The last decade has seen a seismic shift in how we work. Artificial intelligence , remote work and digital collaboration tools have redefined the professional landscape, migrating much of our work to being performed online and revolutionizing the way we engage with our careers. Recent scientific developments are now bringing forward a new prospect of growth: the integration of brain monitoring and neurotechnology into the workplace.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Sustainable Design Forum – a one-day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London for its third year on Thursday 25th April 2025. With a focus on People and Planet, this years event has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. The doyenne of inclusive design, HOKs Kay Sargent, has chosen the Forum to be the venue for the launch of her new book and research on Neuro-inclusion.
Success
JANUARY 10, 2025
They may seem quiet. They may need their alone time. Or, they might not. With introverts, stereotypes abound. They might also be one of the most underestimated and misunderstood groups in the workplace. The assumption is that introverts hate people, want to be alone all the time and dont like to talk, Mallory McCord, Ph.D., said in a university feature.
Productivityist
JANUARY 10, 2025
This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership expert, shares insights from his book Free to Focus. Together, we explore what it truly means to be productive and how to focus on what really matters. Michael emphasizes that productivity isn’t about doing moreit’s about doing the right things.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Allwork
JANUARY 10, 2025
Canada’s economy added nearly four times the number of jobs forecasted for December and reached its highest number in almost two years, shrinking bets for a rate cut later this month though one is still expected by the majority of economists. The economy added a net 90,900 jobs last month, with almost two-thirds coming from full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
Allwork
JANUARY 10, 2025
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday also showed a decline last month in the number of people who have permanently lost their jobs and a shortening in the median duration of unemployment.
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