Thriving as an Introverted Administrative Professional
Office Dynamics
JULY 3, 2024
Discover how introverted administrative professionals can excel by leveraging their unique strengths and maintaining authenticity in a bustling workplace.
Office Dynamics
JULY 3, 2024
Discover how introverted administrative professionals can excel by leveraging their unique strengths and maintaining authenticity in a bustling workplace.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 2, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Administrative Assistant Job Duties Welcome to the ultimate guide to mastering Administrative Assistant job duties. This article will help you master every aspect of the Administrative Assistant role. Whether you’re new to this role or want to upskill, we’ve got you [.
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Allwork
JULY 1, 2024
Workplace design should prioritize creating spaces that fulfill emotional and professional needs, rather than focusing solely on technology and infrastructure. Design should reflect a clear purpose and foster a sense of belonging, drawing inspiration from storytelling to create deeper connections among employees and with the company’s mission.
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.
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
Success
JULY 3, 2024
“I proposed to my girlfriend this weekend. Here’s what it taught me about B2B sales…” The post came to me as a Facebook screenshot with the caption, “Meanwhile on LinkedIn” and I had to look it up immediately because I had never seen a post that was so on brand for the popular professional networking site. I needed to make sure that it was real—and indeed, I found the post by LinkedIn user Bryan Shankman.
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.
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Workplace Insight
JUNE 30, 2024
New research from Trainline claims the number of UK “supercommuters” using rail to travel longer distances to work has doubled since Covid. Almost half (47 percent) of current supercommuters surveyed made the lifestyle change either during or post-pandemic, and over four in five (84 percent) of these new supercommuters say hybrid working has enabled this switch in their commuting habits.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 4, 2024
Creating a Comprehensive Job Description for Executive Assistants Creating a comprehensive job description for an Executive Assistant (EA) is crucial for attracting suitable candidates and setting clear expectations. This guide will help you craft a job description that covers the diverse responsibilities and skills required for [.
Allwork
JULY 3, 2024
The design industry must shift toward adaptive reuse, reclaimed materials, and flexible environments to reduce the carbon footprint and promote a circular economy. Implementing energy-efficient building systems and passive design techniques can significantly lower both embodied and operational carbon emissions. The climate crisis demands bold and immediate action from designers to integrate climate considerations fully into every project, moving beyond half measures.
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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 4, 2024
CIBSE has launched what it claims is a ground-breaking initiative titled Building Performance Reimagined [registration], a project aimed at transforming the landscape of building engineering and sustainability. Commissioned by CIBSE and researched by Arup, the Building Performance Reimagined project diverges from conventional engineering paradigms. Rather than focusing solely on system sizing, maintenance or controls, the initiative takes a holistic, future-oriented perspective on building perfo
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
Productivityist
JULY 3, 2024
In this episode, I have a conversation with Kevin Surace , a prolific inventor and AI expert with 94 worldwide patents. Kevin and I dive into the strategies for maintaining productivity and purpose in life, including prioritizing tasks, managing energy levels, and navigating the second phase of life. We also explore the impact of AI on society and productivity, highlighting both its benefits and challenges.
Allwork
JULY 2, 2024
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that employers must provide reasonable accommodations — which could include remote work — for employees with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Increased awareness of these rights under the ADA could lead to significant changes in return-to-office dynamics, with more employees requesting remote work to manage mental health conditions.
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.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
JUNE 30, 2024
Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about being a strategic partner as an executive assistant, living on a sailboat, and shares her journey toward burnout – and her recovery from it. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind. – Brené Brown CONNECT WITH DAWN Dawn on LinkedIn Dawn’s Website Dawn on Instagram ABOUT DAWN Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned life
Success
JUNE 30, 2024
Five years ago, the concept of leading a 100% virtual company seemed unreal to me. Yet today, SUCCESS Enterprises supports team members across three continents, five countries and six time zones. For many of our team members, the digital nomadic lifestyle has become a norm, with some people relocating every few months. This unique environment presents challenges that require a shift in the virtual leadership approach.
Productivityist
JULY 5, 2024
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Allwork
JUNE 30, 2024
Listing with aggregators can increase direct bookings for coworking centers, according to research on the “billboard effect” in hospitality and travel. Some customers use aggregators only for early-stage research and pricing comparison, before going on to book directly. Centers can leverage additional direct bookings by listing with multiple aggregators, ensuring strong local SEO, and optimizing their websites for online transactions.
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.
TED Talks
JULY 5, 2024
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The move earned such a positive reaction that Guidara began pursuing this kind of "unreasonable hospitality" full-time, seeking out ways to create extraordinary experiences and give people more than they could ever possibly expect.
Success
JULY 2, 2024
If Nora Ephron’s romantic comedies were set in the late 2010s, she might have written a meet-cute that looked a lot like Jen Gottlieb and Chris Winfield’s. Gottlieb moved to New York City to study musical theater. She’d landed a role in the Broadway national tour of The Wedding Singer and then spent years hosting a VH1 show called That Metal Show —no matter that she wasn’t exactly a fan of heavy metal music. “Before I knew it, five years had gone by, and I had built
Workplace Insight
JULY 2, 2024
While countries around the world are exploring the idea of shorter work weeks, Greece has taken what many people may think is a surprising step in the opposite direction. In an effort to boost productivity, the country has implemented a mandatory six-day workweek for certain employees. This move comes despite Greece’s recent economic recovery following its financial crisis.
Allwork
JULY 1, 2024
The commercial real estate (CRE) sector faces notable risks with $1.6 trillion in loans maturing soon and significant exposure in regional and smaller banks. Despite low delinquency rates and conservative loan-to-value ratios, risks are heightened by interest rate fluctuations, structural changes in office demand, and potential fallout for local governments reliant on CRE taxes.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
TED Talks
JULY 1, 2024
Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered machines we will want to welcome into our daily lives. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !
Success
JULY 2, 2024
Bias and discrimination are often inadvertently built into the algorithms we rely on. Here’s how some tech developers working toward equitable AI are correcting that. Data scientist and author Meredith Broussard doesn’t think technology can solve most of our issues. In fact, she’s concerned about the implications of our dependency on technology—namely, that technology has proven itself to be unreliable and, at times, outright biased.
Workplace Insight
JULY 5, 2024
As the digital landscape of business continues to expand, the ability to navigate vast repositories of information swiftly and accurately is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this article, we will explore the span of enterprise search, its central features, and the positive outcomes it ripples through an organization. Keep reading to understand how enterprise search software can transform your business processes.
Allwork
JULY 5, 2024
Portugal is once again flip-flopping on its foreign tax policies, this time reintroducing tax breaks specifically designed to attract foreign skilled professionals to the country. The recent back-and-forth decisions come after the previous government scrapped the country’s golden visa program last year due to concerns over rising costs of living for locals in international hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
TED Talks
JULY 5, 2024
It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results from his clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy, he highlights how group therapy paired with the safe use of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, has the potential to improve mental health conditions like depression and burnout. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Success
JULY 2, 2024
Earlier this year, I called my son’s pulmonologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital to reschedule his appointment and was met with a busy tone. Then I went to the MyChart medical app to send a message, and that was down as well. A Google search later, I found out the entire hospital system’s phone, internet, email and electronic health records system were down and that it was unknown when access would be restored.
Workplace Insight
JULY 1, 2024
Last January, we talked about the three biggest disrupters of our time: technology, UN sustainability goals, and societal shifts. These three disrupters have put us at a cultural crossroads we have not experienced for 100 years. As a result, we need to think differently when it comes to decisions about leading change. The world will not look, feel or be the same in 10 years time – we will not interact and live the same as we do now.
Allwork
JULY 2, 2024
The distance between employees and their supervisors has grown steadily since 2020, literally. ADP payroll data shows that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the share of “cross-metro” remote workers employed at large firms in the U.S. increased from 23% in February 2020 to over 31% by mid-2023, and that trend shows little signs of slowing down.
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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