Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Navigating the implementation design process for Assistants We often encounter the need to streamline our workflow, manage projects efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly with our team members. In order to achieve this, we must start navigating the implementation design process for Assistants. This process involves three essential [.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Post-pandemic, many companies have shifted into a hybrid model or returned to the office completely — both of which require sets of team management skills that are often new, or, at best, untested in novel workforce arrangements. Today’s leaders are not just expected to guide their teams towards achieving goals, but also need to inspire, innovate, and navigate through an ever-changing business landscape.
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Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Recently, a dear friend of mine was sharing her desire to get a new job. But she was hesitant to leave her current position because (in her words): “What if the new one isn’t any better?” This is a common concern, and for good reason! The grass always appears greener when you’re looking at it from afar. Once you get to that promised land, however, it often isn’t what you thought it would be.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Building Your Visibility on LinkedIn Building a personal brand is essential for professionals, including assistants, in today's fast-paced digital world. One platform that can significantly boost your visibility and career prospects is LinkedIn. In a recent Future Assistant Global Summit session, Mildred Talabi, Speaker, Trainer and [.
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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Allwork
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Flexible working as a right or privilege involves complex considerations, balancing individual employee needs with employer concerns and the operational realities of different industries. The evolving conflict over workplace location and models encompasses potential collective bargaining for remote work, potential corporate migration, and governments possibly legislating flexibility as a right.
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Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Running a home business in times of inflation can feel like trying to walk up an escalator going down. It’s challenging, but not impossible if you know the right steps to take. If you’ve taken a trip to the grocery store lately, you know that inflation is a very real concern these days. In this post, I’m going to share some practical advice on dealing with inflation as a home business, helping to make sure your livelihood stays profitable and resilient, no matter what the econo
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Master the art of business etiquette to enhance professionalism, respect, and communication in the corporate world.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The desire for flexibility and furry companionship is on the rise, with a whopping 90% of employees in pet-friendly workplaces expressing a deep attachment to their company’s mission. As a coworking space owner, weighing the pros and cons of allowing your space to be pet-friendly is crucial in deciding the right path for your community. In the realm of coworking, embracing pet-friendly spaces isn’t just a passing trend — it’s a pawsitive adventure that transforms the way we w
Success
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Are you committed to continual improvement? Would you like to accelerate your career and jumpstart your personal growth? Unleash your potential by finding the right mentor for you! What is a mentor? Humans hold a unique gift and a special power. Language allows them to share knowledge across time, allowing each generation to build from past success.
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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.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Gulliver’s Travels is one of those books we assume we know. But what we tend to recall is some stuff about Lilliput, giants, talking horses and possibly something about scientists trying to extract sunbeams from cucumbers. It’s really about one man’s descent into disillusion with the human race. It is acerbic, occasionally tediously detailed, and offers insight into some aspects of the human condition, which makes it timeless.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Mary Rabin has over a decade of experience as an executive personal assistant, and currently supports the CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization. In this episode, Mary talks about the difference between supporting a man vs supporting a woman, how not to lose your identity after supporting an executive for a long time, and working with a chief of staff.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
New data could have young professionals preparing to enter the workforce questioning the value of higher education, and whether receiving a four-year degree is worth the investment of time and money. According to a recent report published by Strada Education Foundation and Burning Glass Institute, 52% of recent four-year college graduates are underemployed within a year of graduating from college as they struggle to find employment that matches their education level.
Success
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
For some, shining attention on the international burnout rates for employees caused a cascade of workplace environment changes. Bosses had to look long and hard at the culture they’d built and make a variety of decisions—including if a caregiver would be penalized for heading out of work a little early, if a team member could do the same job remotely and whether the end of “hustle” culture would mean a decline in profits.
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Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Occupational Health suggests that a one size fits all approach to working from home is best avoided, as the outcomes for people in terms of their productivity and wellbeing can vary enormously. The research, led by Charlotte Hall of Kings College London and the UK Health Security Agency, advises that employers should retain flexibility but be aware of the complex impact of remote work on different people.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Welcome to this thought-provoking episode where I have the pleasure of speaking with Haemin Sunim , a Zen Buddhist teacher and celebrated author. Today, we delve into his latest book, When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times , exploring the nuanced perspectives it offers on navigating the turbulent waters of life through the calming lens of Zen Buddhism.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Technology is paramount and shouldn’t be limited to Wi-Fi and video conferencing. Leverage mobile apps for remote access and enhanced security. Design spaces with flexibility and character in mind. Spaces benefit not only from a variety of desk and office options, but also from reflecting the members who work there. Provide facilities and events that foster a sense of community among members.
Success
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a rut, gratitude affirmations may hold the key for a more fulfilling life. Recommended by top professional coaches and backed by science, positive affirmations remind us of our inner strengths and outer abundance of opportunities. But how do they work, and what are some self-affirmations you can try? Affirmations lower stress and increase openness Our thoughts can work for us or against us.
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.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
A new poll from healthcare provider Benenden Health claims that women in the UK miss an average of nine days of work a year due to health issues, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate healthcare support for female workers. The survey also suggest that four in ten (42 percent) have heard derogatory comments about a female employee’s health in the workplace, often around them taking time off work, being difficult to work with or not able to do their job properly.
Jennie Lyon
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Is it time for a website redesign? According to a survey by Adobe, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive. Moreover, 75% of consumers admit to making judgments about a company’s credibility based on their website design. What does this mean? A website redesign can help… The post The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Website Redesign appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The gender pay gap remains a stubborn fixture in the modern workforce, with recent findings highlighting ways women continue to face financial penalties even in remote work settings. A new study published by Payscale reveals that despite efforts to close the gender pay gap, women still earn only 83 cents for every one dollar earned by men — a figure that is reported to not have improved from the previous year.
Success
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
It turns out that happy, positive emotions aren’t the only ones worth expressing. Anger’s inner heat can be proactive, fueling you into an action-minded headspace. According to a groundbreaking new study published by the American Psychological Association, anger can be turned into powerful motivation to help you accomplish your most difficult goals.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The British Safety Council has responded to two new studies by researchers at Harvard University, which found that exposure to even the smallest amounts of harmful particulate matter can have profound and lasting impacts on human health. The announcement also addresses the regulation of air quality and the new lower limits on air pollution set by the European Union (EU).
C-Suite Assistants
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The right executive assistant has become increasingly pivotal for the success of C-Suite executives. Smart leaders know a talented and experienced EA can be a force multiplier for personal success as well as the long-term success of their organization. Finding the perfect person for such a critical role can be a daunting task. Should you use a specialized executive assistant recruitment agency for the search?
Allwork
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Why do some centers use aggregators, such as wholesalers and brokers, while others don’t? Leveraging aggregators offers significant advantages – but centers need to be ready for an influx of new clients. Mike Sullivan shares insights about the pros and cons of using aggregators to sell virtual offices or flexible workspace. Should coworking and business centers use aggregators, such as wholesalers and brokers, to sell virtual offices or flexible workspace?
Success
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
On the surface, everything appeared to be going wonderfully for Nathalie Virem. After growing up in Europe, she arrived in the United States with a full athletic and academic scholarship to Jacksonville University in Florida. She earned her MBA while playing NCAA Division I soccer, and then she went to work for a Fortune 500 company. It was a life many would envy, and Virem was proud of her achievements—but there was occasionally, in the back of her mind, a nagging feeling that something wasn’t
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Working from home offers a host of benefits: flexible hours, avoiding the commute, and the comfort of your own pyjamas (within reason, of course). But amidst the perks, it’s easy to overlook an often-forgotten aspect: ergonomics. That fancy term simply means designing your workspace to fit you, preventing discomfort and injuries. While ergonomics might seem less crucial in your home office, it’s just as important as in a traditional office setting.
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all. A handwritten procedure is still a documented procedure.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Industry Outlook suggests that the tech industry is gearing up for a “resurgence,” with new technologies at the forefront shaping the future of work. According to the report, “Facing decelerating revenue growth, many tech companies ramped up layoffs last year, continuing to adjust their workforces after aggressive hiring in prior years.
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