Thu.Nov 16, 2023

article thumbnail

Aligning your thinking in the Assistant role

Practically Perfect PA

Aligning your thinking in the Assistant role In the dynamic landscape of executive offices and organisational divisions, Assistants play a crucial role as strategic partners, amplifying the productivity and effectiveness of their leaders. To accomplish this, Assistants need to align their thinking with the Executives they [.

130
130
article thumbnail

How Can We Foster Emotional Connections At Work In The Post-Pandemic Era?

Allwork

Despite nearly two decades of focus on workplace wellness, further enhanced by commendable progress, we need a more potent toolkit to entice teams back to the office — anchored in emotionally evocative design. Providing options for different types of spaces can mold an organization’s culture and boost productivity by instilling a sense of autonomy in employees, which, in turn, kindles positive emotions.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Q&A: Bauble Stockings Founder on Turning a Family Tradition Into a Business

Success

Growing up, Kate Stice Stewart would shop for a special Christmas gift for her mother. She, her brothers and their father would nestle it—or a clue about it—in a small needlepoint stocking on the tree, and it would be the last gift opened. So it had to be perfect. “It’s the idea that the last gift of Christmas is supposed to be the most thoughtful gift,” Stewart says.

Gifts 276
article thumbnail

U.S. Law Firms Lead The Country In Office Space Growth

Allwork

U.S. law firms are expanding their office spaces, as many other industries downsize and adopt flexible work arrangements. A recent report published by the brokerage firm Savills, featured in Reuters , revealed a growing preference for in-person work in the post-pandemic era for the legal field. In 2023, 42.6% of law firm transactions involved expanding office square footage — a notable increase from 28.5% in 2022.

Legal 246
article thumbnail

Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

article thumbnail

AI and The Future of Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

A look at AI trends and how administrative professionals can prepare for the future and invest in their job security.

article thumbnail

Code Blue For America’s Workforce: How Healthcare’s Workforce Shortages Signal Broader Threat Across Industries

Allwork

Workforce shortages similar to the extremes felt in the U.S. healthcare system are expected to creep into numerous other industries and fields in the coming years. Examining how the healthcare system responds to these challenges will provide a valuable case study that could influence other fields dealing with both high attrition and an undersupply of professionals entering the field.

Medical 130

More Trending

article thumbnail

Volunteering Goes Viral As More Employees Participate In Corporate Programs

Allwork

Studies have revealed that more employees are participating in corporate volunteer activities, especially around the holiday season. This increase in volunteer activities has been shown to have an impact on teams that collaborate both in-person and remotely. A recent article published by HR Dive featured data from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), suggesting that work is becoming increasingly intertwined with corporate social responsibility and employee engagement

2023 130
article thumbnail

Half of people say they are less productive in coworking spaces

Workplace Insight

According to a new survey from software marketplace Capterra, 83 percent of UK coworking and other flexible office spaces are currently occupied. Companies say they are drawn to coworking spaces for cost reductions (38 percent), flexibility (30 percent), and shared amenities (27 percent). However around 53 percent of people who work in flex space say they are less productive in such spaces, 35 percent of respondents appreciate the collaborative atmosphere and the locations and facilities these s

article thumbnail

New Report Shows AI Tools Boost Productivity, Work Quality For 70% Of Users

Allwork

Recent data from Microsoft reveals generative AI tools are not just fulfilling their promise of increasing productivity but are also redefining how work gets done. Eight months ago, Microsoft introduced Copilot for Microsoft 365. Copilot is a generative AI tool with features akin to OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Bard. According to the recent data published by Microsoft: 70% of Copilot users reported increased productivity, and 68% noticed an improvement in the quality of their work.

Skills 130
article thumbnail

Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

Success

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. The Biden versus Trump campaign, subsequent years of political shenanigans and a pandemic to top it off were unsettling and maybe even traumatic for you. It may have even affected your workplace environment, causing rifts between colleagues, off-topic discussions in meetings and debates that caused lingering damage.

article thumbnail

Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.