Productivityist

APRIL 5, 2023

On this episode of A Productive Conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with Erik Qualman , a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has reached over 50 million people in over 55 countries! We dive into his latest book, The Focus Project , and explore the topic of focus and how it can impact your life. We discuss the importance of focus, what you can do if you lose focus, and how fear and focus are interconnected.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Work without play is a recipe for burnout. We typically praise the person who is last to leave the office and works during weekends and holidays. Often, however, that person is the first to fall in the war of workplace attrition. Leadership demands long hours and great effort, but rest and relaxation are just as essential as hard work. Go-getters often feel that every minute of every day must be filled with work, but that is just not a healthy way to live.

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APRIL 5, 2023

What’s going on: In March, the private sector added an impressive 145,000 jobs, while annual pay rose 6.9% year-over-year, as noted in the March ADP National Employment Report. However, pay growth has slowed for those who stay in their jobs and those who switch, with pay gains for job stayers falling from 7.2% in February to 6.9%, and pay growth for job changers declining from 14.4% to 14.2%.

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APRIL 5, 2023

During the pandemic, I switched careers to a permanent remote job, running my own business. I was also pregnant with my fourth child, had two kids attempting the hot mess that was remote learning, a husband stealing parts of my desk for his Zoom calls and about all the chaos possible. What I didn’t anticipate was the impact remote work would have on all aspects of my personal and professional life, especially parenting.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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APRIL 5, 2023

What’s going on: Despite the failed meeting with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, French labor unions remain determined to continue their battle against the proposed increase of the legal retirement age. Consequently, another round of strikes and demonstrations will be held this coming Thursday, according to Reuters. Why it matters: Despite weeks of protest marches and unrest, union representatives say that their voices are going unheard with regards to the proposed pension overha

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APRIL 5, 2023

What’s going on: In a move to reduce costs, Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media platform Twitter resulted in the laying off of nearly 3,700 staff members (nearly half of the company’s employees) back in early November. Subsequently, hundreds more chose to resign. On Tuesday, Twitter was served a lawsuit for allegedly letting go of contracted workers without proper notification following Elon Musk’s takeover of the company, which formed part of the company’s

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 5, 2023

Zürich has been named as the world’s leading smart city according to the latest annual Smart City Index published by IMD business school. Asian and European cities dominate this year’s top twenty. Among them, IMD names six “super champions” because they have been continuously improving their performance since 2019: Zürich, Oslo, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.

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My EA Career

APRIL 5, 2023

Clarifying expectations and clear communication are two of the essential building blocks of building a strong partnership between a manager and their Executive Assistant. In the latest episode of the Assist With Impact podcast (Episode 170), I discuss the challenge of assistants needing to manage the needs and priorities of multiple managers. It can be a stressful and overwhelming task for assistants.

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APRIL 5, 2023

It’s been 13 years since Domino’s Pizza’s former CEO Patrick Doyle stared into a television camera and admitted to the American public what it already knew: His pizza tasted like cardboard. Yeah, Domino’s was good for a quick meal delivered to your doorstep. But quality fare? Nah. This was grub for college kids to inhale during an overnight cram session.

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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.

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APRIL 5, 2023

A sustainable coworking space is one that is designed, operated, and maintained in a way that minimizes its negative impact on the environment and maximizes its positive impact on the community. It’s key to have a clear understanding of what steps it takes to make your coworking space more environmentally friendly. Practices can include taking steps to reduce energy and resource consumption, decrease waste generation, and promoting sustainable practices among members.

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