Mon.Dec 04, 2023

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The Inconvenient Truth about Prioritizing at Work

Eat Your Career

Prioritization is one of the most important topics under the umbrella of Time Management. It always surprises me to see how many capable, intelligent professionals still struggle with it. Recently, I got curious about why, and the answer surprised me even more. Typically, the problem is not that people don’t know how to prioritize; it’s that they simply expect there MUST be a better way.

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Why Small Businesses are Important in Today's Economy: Enhancing Growth with Executive Assistants' Support

ProAssisting Blog

Small businesses are the lifeblood of economies, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering community connections, and contributing significantly to economic growth. They serve as engines of job creation, injecting revenue directly into local economies, and catering to diverse consumer needs with unique products and services. Moreover, small businesses reflect the cultural fabric of regions, preserving traditions and adding vibrancy to communities.

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Outgrowing Hollywood: Rita Wilson Is Taking On New Passion Projects

Success

She’s been a star for more than 50 years. You name it, Rita Wilson’s done it. And she’s done it so well, in fact, that she has now woven herself into the worlds of TV, film, theater, music and journalism seamlessly and courageously. From her first shot at acting in 1972 ( The Brady Bunch ) to her latest film ( My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 ) to her recent album release ( Now & Forever: Duets ) , Wilson has succeeded at everything she’s put her mind to.

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10 Strategies for a Thriving Home-Based Business in 2024

Tips From T. Marie

Every year at this time I find myself reflecting on what I have and haven’t accomplished in the past year. Let’s face it, we start each fresh new year out with grand ideas and plans to make it the year we find that perfect combination that will guarantee a thriving home-based business within the coming twelve months. As entrepreneurs, we understand the importance of seizing opportunities and maximizing our business potential, but often we lack the strategy it takes to create the success we are

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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.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

Success

It’s not so cheerful when money is tight. This year has been hard—financially, emotionally and, for some, physically. So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras.

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Beyond KPIs: What’s The Value Of Treating Your Workforce Like Valued Customers?

Allwork

It is important that future work leaders consider tailoring employee experiences not only through skills and accreditation but also deeper into what the employee will value based on their job function. Employees who receive valuable training and growth opportunities are likely to maintain appreciation for their employer and speak positively about their time spent at their previous job, contributing to the company’s reputation even after they are no longer on payroll.

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Japan’s Young Workforce Confronts Mental Health Crisis

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Recent findings from the Japan Productivity Centre indicate a significant rise in mental health issues among young employees, particularly those in their teens and twenties, where the prevalence has escalated to 43.9%, up from 29% in 2021. This uptick also extends to workers in their thirties, with a new high of 26.8%. The trend of increasing mental health challenges aligns with the difficulties younger workers have faced during the pandemic, such as building professional relationships and deve

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Firms on both sides of the pond are sluggish in uptake of generative AI

Workplace Insight

One year on from the launch of Chat GPT, new data from Slack based on 10,000 global workers (including 1,000 the UK) suggests that UK companies believe there is much greater urgency to adopt Generative AI at work than US companies – yet uptake remains sluggish in both markets. According to the study, 61 percent of UK workers believe there is a high or existential need to incorporate Generative AI into work compared to just 44 percent of US workers who feel the same.

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Companies Ignoring Climate Promises, May Face Hiring Reckoning

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Corporate greenwashing is surging as companies like AIG, Amazon, Shell Oil, and BP have made ambitious commitments to align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, but have struggled to follow through, according to the Washington Post. The United States lacks a national climate law with mandatory emissions targets for industries and does not tax carbon.

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Women value work-life balance more than men – unless they are a manager

Workplace Insight

Women value their work-life balance much more than men do when at a junior-level on average, but not at the managerial-level, according to new research by Durham University Business School. The researchers also found that women on the whole were much less satisfied within their job roles than male colleagues who held the same positions. The study, conducted by Dr Ivan Lim , Professor of Finance at Durham University Business School, alongside colleagues from Leeds University Business School and U

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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.

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South Africa’s 4-Day Work Week Pilot: A Trailblazing Success for Work-Life Balance

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South Africa recently concluded a pioneering experiment in work-life dynamics, being the first African nation to test a four-day workweek. This six-month pilot was orchestrated by 4 Day Week Global, alongside local partners and included academic scrutiny from institutions like Boston College and Stellenbosch Business School. The program sought to assess the impact of shortening the conventional workweek on various aspects of professional life, according to 4 Day Week Global.

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