The Assistant Room
JULY 19, 2024
Navigating the complex landscape of communication with executives can feel like a high-stakes chess game, especially for personal and executive assistants. In a world where […] The post How to Effectively Communicate with Top Executives first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Office Dynamics
JULY 3, 2024
Discover how introverted administrative professionals can excel by leveraging their unique strengths and maintaining authenticity in a bustling workplace.
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Success
JULY 8, 2024
Todd Cherches , co-founder, CEO and executive coach at BigBlueGumball , adjunct professor of leadership at NYU, lecturer on leadership at Columbia University and author of the book VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life , wasn’t always the boss. In fact, early in his career, he found himself in numerous toxic work culture scenarios as he navigated life at a major Hollywood TV network—so many that he kept track of them in an “abuse log” to maintain his
Allwork
JULY 15, 2024
Despite efforts to address it, the gender pay gap persists and has widened significantly in recent years, with women earning less than men as they progress in their careers. There are notable disparities in certain fields, such as STEM, where women earn significantly less compared to men, while fields like Accounting and Banking & Finance show some progress towards pay equity.
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
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 2, 2024
I’d like to open this article with a disclaimer. I dislike the term ‘quiet quitting’. It’s a term coined by employers who have pushed the boundaries of employment to make it seem like a good employee should be doing more than what their job description calls for. Longer (unpaid) hours, tasks that don’t fall into the scope of services of their job, monitoring email at all hours, even taking work home with them.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 30, 2024
Building a Collaborative Partnership with your Executive In this article, we will dive into the secret sauce of how you and your Executive can become a highly effective team - building a collaborative partnership with your Executive. It goes without saying that our role is the [.
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Office Dynamics
JULY 9, 2024
Discover the role, duties, and skills of an Executive Assistant, and explore if it's the right career path for you.
Success
JULY 4, 2024
Imagine a serene yet social place where you can partake in integrative medicine sessions, accelerate healing in an oxygen chamber and stimulate collagen growth while lying in a light bed. If you’re feeling more active, you might take movement or yoga classes, delve into spiritual arts and dine on organic superfoods. This isn’t a gym, a spa or even a retreat.
Allwork
JULY 25, 2024
Contemporary career-focused attitudes often compromise personal health and well-being, leading to intense burnout. Effective burnout management requires identifying specific types of exhaustion (physical, emotional, mental) and implementing targeted restorative practices. Preventing burnout involves both individual responsibility and proactive organizational support, emphasizing the need for systematic well-being strategies and nuanced rest.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 23, 2024
There are just some smells that mark the seasons, don’t you think? The earthy aroma of crunchy fallen leaves in the autumn. The clear, crisp scent of snow and hot chocolate in the winter, and the sweet fragrance of lilacs in the spring. For me, one of the smells that means summer is fresh mown hay. Just yesterday, I drove past a field near my home with huge rolls of hay waiting in the field.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 18, 2024
A Tech Stack for Assistants Have you ever wondered what tools and technology you should use in a tech stack for Assistants? So much technology is available that promises to reduce your overwhelm, speed up your efforts and make you unbelievably productive. Fantastic! But where do you [.
The Assistant Room
JULY 4, 2024
We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! Jess, the dynamic Founder and Managing Director of The Assistant Room, has been […] The post Our Founder Honoured on Management Today’s 35 Under 35 List first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Office Organization Success
JULY 30, 2024
Events are more than just gatherings; they are opportunities for people to connect, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories. However, behind every successful event is a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to bring everything together seamlessly – the event production company. What is Event Production? Event production refers to the process of organizing and managing all aspects of an event, from planning and coordination to execution and evaluation.
Success
JULY 2, 2024
Though eyestrain is nothing new, the condition spiked during the pandemic as employees pivoted to working on screens from their homes and using Zoom nonstop to participate in meetings. Now the pandemic is over, yet remote work isn’t going anywhere. Enter the age of screen fatigue. Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., MBA, and director of the Media Psychology Research Center , professor emerita of media psychology at Fielding Graduate University and a researcher and consultant focusing on how media influences
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.
Allwork
JULY 8, 2024
Leaders should evaluate team engagement, productivity, and dynamics to determine the need for a retreat, considering goals like strategic alignment, morale boost, and enhanced collaboration. Successful retreats require clear goal-setting, strategic selection of attendees, suitable venue choice, engaging activities, and thorough logistical management.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 9, 2024
I grew up hating chores. Not because of the chores themselves—I actually didn’t mind helping out. What totally discouraged me was the fact that no matter how hard I tried, my efforts were never good enough for my mother. She’d always come along behind me and redo what I had just done. Talk about frustrating! I never felt that I could meet her expectations when it came to chores.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 23, 2024
How to craft the perfect email As a Personal Assistant, mastering the art of email communication is paramount. Your ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and efficiently can significantly impact your effectiveness and the satisfaction of those you support. In a recent Virtual Summit session, Tanya [.
BMT Office Administration
JULY 30, 2024
What do remote work, artificial intelligence advancements, and video conferencing tools all have in common? They’re all significant contributors to the rapid digitization of the modern workplace. Digital transformation has been skyrocketing since the pandemic in 2020, with digitalization increasing by an average of 6 points across the world’s advanced economies the year after.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Administrative Arts
JULY 13, 2024
When I first started interviewing for Admin Asst positions, I didn’t put travel arrangements on my resume. I mean, any idiot can make travel arrangements, can’t they? But then on every interview, I was asked about my ability to handle travel arrangements. I finally figured out that there is an art to keeping the boss happy when he’s traveling.
Success
JULY 14, 2024
Since the pandemic, the labor landscape has been as turbulent as the economy. From quiet quitting to mass resignations, the shake-ups have kept coming. Recently, however, job turnover rates have settled quite a bit and national unemployment rates are between 3% and 4%. You no longer have to snatch up talent before your competitor swoops in. On the contrary, you have the time and luxury to embark on more effective hiring techniques.
Allwork
JULY 8, 2024
Joe Pascaretta Joseph Pascaretta, the Chief Operating Officer at WorkWave, is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in business operations, program management, and customer service. With a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University School of Business, Joseph has been honored as Entrepreneur of the Year for Product Solutions by Ernst and Young in 2008, and recognized for his leadership in Technology Advancement and Innovation by the White House in 2012.
Eat Your Career
JULY 29, 2024
Early in my career, I worked for a leader who had a lot of emotional intensity. Extreme highs and lows were common. Every day, I would arrive at work walking on eggshells, waiting to see what kind of mood he was in because that would determine the kind of day I had. After about a year, it suddenly dawned on me that my response to him was very unhealthy.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 25, 2024
How to Handle a High Workload in the Assistant Role For Assistants, managing a high workload is something we are asked to do regularly now. If it isn't working with multiple Executives, it is taking on more complex projects or moving into a middle management role. [.
Office Dynamics
JULY 22, 2024
Discover the distinct roles of Administrative and Executive Assistants, their unique responsibilities, and how each contributes to business success.
Workplace Insight
JULY 19, 2024
In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how can organisations meet their diverse and ever-changing needs? And how can they attract them to the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss one of the most vexed questions of recent years.
Success
JULY 11, 2024
As a leader, you understand the importance of creating good habits; your habits can either help or hurt your success in life. Habits form good, regular routines that put you on track to accomplish your significant life and business goals. Highly successful leaders create healthy habits throughout the day, but what creates success are the habits they’ve developed in their nighttime routines.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Allwork
JULY 4, 2024
Exploring various public and semi-public spaces can introduce refreshing alternatives to traditional office environments, catering to different needs and preferences. Many alternative workspaces, such as public libraries, community centers, and government buildings offer free resources like Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Natural settings like parks, beaches, and lakesides, as well as inspiring locations such as museums, art galleries, and even hotel lobbies can boost creativity,
TED Talks
JULY 26, 2024
Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung demonstrates how modern architecture can evolve beyond aesthetics to address critical issues like pollution, energy efficiency and urban heat islands, offering a glimpse into a future where architecture
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 16, 2024
AI for Event Management We all know how time-consuming organising an event can be, especially for Assistants who are often the go-to person for events management in their organisations but have a gazillion other tasks to juggle. AI tools like ChatGPT have become indispensable for Assistants, helping [.
Administrative Arts
JULY 9, 2024
Administrative Arts is the blog for administrative professionals. Whether you are just starting out in your clerical career or are a seasoned Executive Assistant, you’ll find tips and tricks here to help you manage your ever changing jobs and duties. Topics will include everything from time management to using Outlook effectively to how to keep your boss happy when she’s traveling.
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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