Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Harnessing the power of ChatGPT for Assistants In today's fast-paced work environment, assistants are often overwhelmed with numerous tasks and responsibilities. However, artificial intelligence (AI) advancements have provided powerful tools like ChatGPT to streamline and automate various aspects of their work. TIn a recent Practically Perfect [.
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Companies need to make wise decisions and avoid biases in considering individual employee circumstances, including disability, age, and parental responsibilities, to navigate this new legal landscape successfully.
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Success
DECEMBER 5, 2023
As a leader in the media space, I felt the power of AI in leadership the first time I used ChatGPT back in March 2023. I could immediately see the impact and efficiencies for magazines, media, marketing and coaching. The streamlining of ideas, the reduction of research time and the opportunities to provide more access to more people interested in professional development and personal coaching all had me pumped!
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
IWG, a major coworking rival to WeWork , recently announced its decision to resume regular dividend payouts and set a medium-term core profit target of $1 billion, according to a report published by Reuters. The company’s decision comes in response to the gradual recovery of office landlords from the pandemic-induced lows. While traditional office vacancies remain a challenge, the widespread acceptance of more permanent hybrid work environments, where employees split their time between home a
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
Success
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The holidays are synonymous with parties, gatherings and potlucks where people come together for the shared purpose of enjoying diverse foods—not just in terms of dishes but also in flavors, ingredients and cooking methods. If done correctly, holiday potlucks are a thing of beauty, where friends invite friends, coworkers gather and neighbors open their homes to one and all.
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
In North Texas, the number of multigenerational households, where three or more generations are living under one roof, has increased in the last 10 years. This trend, as reported by Axios Dallas , reflects broader national patterns that could impact the workforce and real estate markets across the U.S. Based on U.S. Census Bureau data , the analysis reveals that the number of multigenerational households depends on the county.
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
Virgin Media O2 Business published a series of predictions on the future of work, offering a detailed vision of how emerging technologies could reshape the workforce by 2040. According to the publication, over a third of employees (36%) are worried about how technological advancements might affect them, and more than one in four (27%) believe they are struggling to adapt to the rapid pace of these changes.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The new RICS Global Sustainability Report for 2023 claims that there is growing demand for green real estate in the APAC region, despite ongoing challenges in raising awareness and the higher costs involved. The publication sets out to outlines the state of the world’s green and sustainable real estate and investor interest in acquiring and developing it.
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
Spotify’s announcement to reduce its workforce by a significant 17% coincides with the layoffs scattered across the broader tech industry this year. While it is a dramatic cut, the Stockholm-based music streaming company, which employs about 9,200 people, is not an isolated incident that popped up out of the ether. According to a report published by ABC News, the decision follows two previous rounds of cuts that took place earlier this year — with 2% and 6% reductions announced in June
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Lawyers progress through four distinct emotional stages in their fight to get to the top and secure a coveted partnership role, according to new research from the University of Bath’s School of Management. The study of UK legal professionals showed they progressed from excitement and anticipation at the start of their career, followed by fear and anxiety as they pursue promotion, to pride and joy at having secured a senior post, and finally experiencing disillusionment and disappointment at the
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.
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
Office space is being underutilized in the Federal Government, accelerated by the increase in telework following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report published by the Federal News Network , the Federal Government owns over 460 million square feet of office space nationwide, and despite the common assumption that telework is the primary reason for the increase in underutilized space, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has previously identified this as a longstanding issue — for
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Out of hours work notifications on devices are having a significant impact on people’s work-life boundaries, according to a new report from Ring Central. According to the poll, work notifications are on the rise with 31 percent stating that notifications outside of work have increased in the past year. As a result, employees are also feeling the pressure to respond to work notifications immediately (14 percent) or within 1 hour (33 percent).
Jen Lawrence
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In the fall of 2022, Harvard Business Review published the results of a case study done with the task-management company Asana. The goal: to reduce the amount of time spent in meetings. The method: clear the calendar. The participants started small by removing standing meetings with less than five participants for 48 hours and then methodically removed additional meetings using differing criteria.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
With over a third (36 percent) of workers concerned about the impact of technological changes and what this might mean for them, a new report from Virgin Media O2 Business claims that many people believe new tech will offer them a better work-life balance. According to the report, the pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid work, mostly benefitting desk-based workers.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human health and wellbeing, says physician Neil Vora. Tracing how environmental devastation led to deadly epidemics like Ebola, he presents three ways deforestation unleashes disease and calls on each of us to help preserve the delicate ecological balance we depend upon.
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