The X Factor: Top Habits of Highly Successful Administrative Assistants
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2023
Discover the top habits of highly successful administrative assistants! This blog post offers key insights to elevate your professional journey.
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2023
Discover the top habits of highly successful administrative assistants! This blog post offers key insights to elevate your professional journey.
Office Dynamics
MAY 16, 2023
Learn how to cultivate leadership skills beyond your job title. Our blog guides you to embrace your administrative role and inspire others.
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All Things Admin
MAY 31, 2023
I heard it again today: “Artificial intelligence is taking over. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” My response: “If AI can replace you, you’re not putting enough effort into your career.” Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 14, 2023
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. Annie was originally on this show back in 2019 ( Episode 26 ), and I’m excited to have her back! As a heads up, this episode is a bit out of the ordinary.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 11, 2023
Why Assistants should never stop learning As an Assistant, it is essential to understand the importance of constantly learning new things. The job of an Assistant can be fast-paced and challenging and requires an incredible amount of adaptability. The most successful Assistants are those who take learning [.
C-Suite Assistants
MAY 15, 2023
Hiring an EA for a start-up is an important decision. The start-up environment is different from the culture at a larger, more established company. So how do you determine the responsibilities and hire the right person for this critical Executive Assistant role for the CEO or C-Suite of a start-up? How Do You Begin When You Are Ready to Hire an EA for Your Start-Up?
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Practically Perfect PA
MAY 25, 2023
In a new Assistant role? Hit the ground running with these tips Starting a new role as an Assistant can be both exciting and overwhelming. As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of your Executive, team and organisation. To ensure [.
Success
MAY 22, 2023
Becoming the best version of yourself can be a lifelong journey—one that requires time, patience and a willingness to grow and change. And it can start on Instagram. No, really: Many of the top minds in personal and professional development can be found on multiple social media platforms, where they share their hard-earned wisdom and experiences with their millions of followers.
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: In a recent company-wide meeting, Meta hinted at another round of layoffs, unveiling an impending wave of workforce changes. The decision was revealed in leaked documents obtained by Vox, according to FirstPost. Sources report the tech giant plans to lay off an additional 6,000 workers next week, marking another significant wave of layoffs this year.
The Assistant Room
MAY 30, 2023
Ever met our Founder and CEO Jess Gardiner? Interviewed by Billy Hussein, Founder of Notion Magazine and The Promising Creative they deep dive into the ins and outs of what it means to be a CEO, how to creatively start a business, the bullsh*t myths of the PA/EA industry and the future of The Assistant Room. The post Interview: Jessica Gardiner, CEO at The Assistant Room first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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.
Office Dynamics
MAY 1, 2023
Master the trip & post-trip phases of business travel with our blog. Ensure smooth, productive trips for executives with expert planning & follow-up tips.
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 10, 2023
Are you tired of the daily grind and dreaming of becoming your own boss? The good news is that there are plenty of profitable home business ideas out there, and in this post, we’ll explore five of the most lucrative options that can help you achieve your work-from-home dreams. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of profitable, home-based entrepreneurship!
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 30, 2023
How do you demonstrate accountability in the workplace? Do you ever feel like you put in a lot of effort at work and don't get the recognition you deserve? Being accountable for your duties doesn't just mean completing tasks on time; accountability is also about taking ownership [.
Success
MAY 23, 2023
Company culture matters. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors that younger generations consider when deciding to stay at or apply for a job. Unfortunately, it’s also something managers may neglect until it starts to cause problems. If their approach centers around pain points, issues are likely addressed as they arise, while their causes are ignored.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
Allwork
MAY 1, 2023
Businesses are now determining the most effective ways to maintain productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement within hybrid work environments. A McKinsey survey shows that AI has made a major impact on efficiency. Organizations that are actively seeking out new talent are now competing with the gig economy because many potential employees no longer view a traditional 9–5 job as the only good source of income.
Eat Your Career
MAY 1, 2023
Mentorship is a frequently cited tool for ambitious professionals. Maybe you’ve heard that it’s beneficial, but you don’t know much about it. Perhaps you’ve wanted to participate as either a mentor or a mentee, but you don’t know how. Whatever your experience or interest level, this session provides valuable information to help you understand the power of mentorship and how to leverage it in your own career (whether or not your organization provides a formal program!).
Office Dynamics
MAY 5, 2023
Discover the difference between complacency and contentment in this motivating read! Join the movement to push beyond the status quo and strive for more.
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 19, 2023
In my last post, we talked about 5 profitable home business ideas. Each idea listed a few tips for starting that type of business. Did you notice that almost all of them had one specific tip at the top of the list? Identifying your niche. That’s because finding your niche is the first step to success. A niche is a specific area of expertise or interest that sets you apart from the competition.
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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.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2023
From Invisible to Invaluable: Unleash Your Super Power and Knock Their Socks Off! Imagine you’re in a meeting – maybe it’s a team meeting, and there’s a question in your head that you want to ask out loud. Maybe it's a clarification question – because when [.
Success
MAY 18, 2023
Many of us may be grappling with being truly authentic. Think how you supply a benign “I’m good” when someone inquires how you are, perhaps wanting to save face despite multiple stresses to the contrary. Or the classic dressing room dilemma: someone asking how they look in this and you struggling between a lie and the answer that is less than flattering.
Allwork
MAY 5, 2023
Incorporating biophilic design principles into workplace environments can have far-reaching benefits, both for individuals and for the planet. As designers recognize the symbiosis between sustainability and human well-being, they can create spaces that accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of different individuals. Providing a range of spatial, thermal, formal, and acoustical environments that prioritize health and well-being can make a workplace more attractive, making it commute-worth
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
The restrictions brought about by COVID-19 altered where we work and thus also how, when and through which channels we do work related activities. These changes radically altered the way previously office-based workers thought about ‘work’ as an activity. This new era of hybrid working had a significant impact on traditional models of workplace provisioning.
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Productivityist
MAY 23, 2023
I want to introduce you to a transformative concept that has revolutionized my approach to productivity. It’s called “The Productivity Diet,” and it’s all about striking the delicate balance between quality and quantity in our daily lives. Just like any diet, it’s not a quick fix, but a sustainable lifestyle that fuels our productivity over time.
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 4, 2023
Owning a home business can be exciting and empowering, but it can also be challenging and isolating. With no coworkers to bounce ideas off of, no boss to provide guidance, and no office culture to rely on, it’s easy to feel alone and overwhelmed. That’s why having a strong support system is essential for home business owners. A support system can provide the emotional and practical support, advice and guidance, and networking opportunities needed to succeed as a home business owner.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 23, 2023
Mastering public speaking as an Assistant As an Assistant, you are often in meetings where you play a crucial role in supporting your team and keeping things running smoothly. You are also often the first point of contact for those that interact with your organisation – making [.
Success
MAY 11, 2023
While many companies have focused on moving work-from-home employees “ back to work ,” Millbrook Companies—which comprises three marketing and communication firms—took a different approach. Instead of finding a traditional office building as its headquarters, with cubicles, watercoolers, boardrooms and corner offices, Millbrook’s leaders went on a mission to find the perfect space to encapsulate what hybrid work really means.
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!
Allwork
MAY 3, 2023
What’s going on: Research firm Equilar published a study on Wednesday that examined 100 CEOs who raked in the highest earnings amongst U.S. public companies earning a revenue of $1 billion or more, and whose financial disclosures were recorded as of the 31st of March. Despite a turbulent year marked by an 18% dip in the S&P 500 and an economic slowdown fueled by the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, CEOs managed to come out on top with impressive pay gains.
Workplace Insight
MAY 24, 2023
New data suggests that office attendance in London has recovered strongly since the end of Covid restrictions, confounding predictions of remote working becoming the ‘new normal’, according to a new report from the Centre for Cities. However, recovery has stalled in 2023 and the report, London, Office politics: London and the rise of home working , co-authored with Professor Dan Graham and his colleagues from Imperial College and published in partnership with EC BID, addresses the possible econo
Bonnie Low-Kramen
MAY 10, 2023
America has a problem, says Bonnie Low-Kramen: Many of the country’s CEOs are losing their sense of humanity. The issue extends from mass layoffs by email and strict return-to-office policies to workers across the U.S. feeling underpaid and undervalued, says Low-Kramen, a workplace expert and author of the book “ Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace, ” published in February.
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 24, 2023
I’m back with more profitable ideas for home-based businesses. In a prior post , I explored 5 proven money-making ideas. In this post, I’m going to dive into 10 more. These are a mix of services based and product-based business ideas. Are you eager to embark on a journey of turning your passion into a profitable home business ? Let’s explore some exciting and proven home business ideas that not only offer profitability but also allow you to indulge in your interests.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
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