Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Navigating change and embracing partnership Assistants have gone through major changes in recent years. As Executives and companies have adapted to new situations, the expectations for Assistants have also evolved. This article delves into the shifting Assistant landscape and the effects of global events like the [.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
In the simplest terms, influence means, “the ability to have an effect on someone or something.” So, if you think about it, this concept has very broad application. It doesn’t necessarily define the kind of effect, or who you have an effective on; and it’s not just reserved for people in certain roles at certain levels. In my experience, we ALL want to have an effect on our surroundings; we want our work to be meaningful and our voice to be heard.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Jon Levy found out he was dyslexic as a kid. As a result, he says, “I didn’t really have the option to read, write and take notes in the same way as everybody else. I had to develop different ways and different skills to cope.” To compensate, he says, he developed social skills. A couple of decades later, Levy applied those social skills to create the Influencers Dinner , a now-global series of events that brings together 12 guests to cook and dine together, during which they guess each other’s
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Are you a woman with dreams of starting or growing a home business, but you find yourself doubting your skills and expertise? You’re not alone. Many women share these doubts, but the good news is that you have the power to overcome them and build a thriving business from the comfort of your home. The following tips will help with empowering women entrepreneurs.
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. To level up and stand out from the applicant pack, you might consider obtaining an additional certification. But if taking time away from work is not feasible, or you’ve already attended graduate school, then looking online for training opportunities could be your best bet. Online professional certificate programs can offer enrollees a shorter and more focused course of study with a much lower price tag.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Promotions, typically seen as milestones that boost an employee’s position within a company, might actually be pushing people out the door, according to payroll-services provider ADP’s new Today at Work survey. The report reveals a staggering 29% of employees quit their jobs within a month after their first promotion. In contrast, the departure rate for those who weren’t promoted stood at 18%.
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Team: Solo Admin
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Managing emotions and staying calm are crucial skills for success in administrative work. In the past few months, I’ve been really digging Stoic philosophy. The ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism. Read More The post From Stress to Success: Using Stoic Principles to Thrive in the Workplace appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The space industry is currently grappling with a significant labor challenge that could hinder its growth potential. While some analysts project the space economy to be valued at up to $1 trillion by 2030, this growth requires a robust, skilled workforce, which the industry is finding difficult to maintain, according to an article published by Axios.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Sasha Eburne is a virtual assistant business owner and VA coach based in Australia. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Sasha shares her story of starting her own virtual assistant business, scaling a VA business, and the benefits of career coaching. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Because a goal without a plan is just a wish! – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry CONNECT WITH SASHA Sasha on LinkedIn sashaeburne.com Instagram – @virtuallyassistedau and @sashaeburne__ Virtually Assi
Success
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Are you a leader? Do you want to be one? Then know this: You will need more than cognitive intelligence and technical expertise to get there and be successful at it. You also need emotional intelligence—maybe even more so than that impressive IQ. And you might be surprised at how vital mastering emotional intelligence, or EQ, in leadership can be to your overall success.
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
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The latest Employee Wellbeing Data Report [registration] from flexible office provider Mindspace claims that around 9 in 10 employees consider wellbeing facilities and offerings are ‘critical’ when choosing a workplace, and 82 percent expect support from their employers in achieving a work-life balance. The report argues that whilst the trend of ‘quiet quitting’ may be abating and the ‘return-to-office’ mandates are increasing, the survey suggests that attitud
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Coworking spaces offer professionalism, while coworking cafés provide a cozy atmosphere. The choice depends on members’ working styles and preferences. Embracing these trends and staying attuned to the evolving needs of members will be key to the continued success of coworking café culture. If you’re a current or future coworking space owner, or even if you’re just looking for a productive spot to work, let this be your guide to unlocking the magic of coworking cafés.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
This week’s episode features the insightful and dynamic Jon Acuff. Over the years, Jon has penned numerous books, with “All It Takes Is A Goal” being his ninth venture into sharing his wisdom with readers. Throughout this episode, Jon delves deep into the secrets of unlocking one’s potential, the importance of goal setting, and how his writings resonate with readers, including teenagers seeking a transformative change in their lives.
Success
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) opens amazing possibilities for growth. It unleashes the power of personal development , positively impacting your social, family and career lives. For those eager to embark on a journey of self-discovery and success, the best books on emotional intelligence offer more than scientifically proven data on why EQ matters.
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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Recently, I bemoaned how Orwell is often invoked in support of an argument by people who haven’t read him. They are usually drawing on some laundered misperception of his work, and especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. Well, this month I witnessed somebody misapplying the work of Kafka in a similar attempt to make a middlebrow point about the so-called return to office.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Leaders are grappling with how to adapt their workplaces and cultures to new remote and hybrid work models. The path forward requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating compassion, flexibility, data-driven adaptation, and patience. With intentional efforts, companies can build cultures where every generation recognizes their role in shared mission and success.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to be exempt from overtime were published in last Friday’s Federal Register. You have until Nov. 7 to comment. Comments may be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Publication in the Federal Register is the start of a long process. Whenever the comment period closes—extensions of comment periods are common—the Department of Labor must read those comments before it issues final regulations.
Success
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
If the first meaningful interaction you have each morning is with your snooze button, you probably don’t consider yourself a morning person. But whether you’re a morning person has just as much to do with how you face the mornings as it does with your default genetic settings. If you think becoming a morning person would be beneficial for you, you can gradually make the switch from a night owl to morning lark with a few techniques.
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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As LinkedIn data has shown, demand for work flexible working is high. And it outpaces the current availability of remote work offers. In the UK alone, listings for remote jobs have increased by 277 percent. Job postings for hybrid or remote positions received an increase in applications (189 percent) over in-office roles. People want to work remotely for various reasons.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Gamification is becoming increasingly integral to recruitment and selection processes, and is often used alongside traditional psychometric techniques to screen potential job candidates. Employees can benefit from gamification in terms of enhanced motivation and engagement at work if they have acquired the skills to participate. A recent survey revealed that 78% of job seekers would be more attracted to a company that used gamification within their recruitment strategies.
Jennie Lyon
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the power of online learning has never been more evident. I’ve been helping individuals like you unleash their potential through online courses for over a decade. Let’s dive into why choosing the right course topic is a game-changer for your online course journey. Content Overview: Selecting the ideal course topic… The post 5 Powerful Steps To Selecting The Perfect Online Course Topic appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing &#
Success
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
ChatGPT may be the most influential “person” of 2023. When the artificial intelligence chatbot rolled out at the end of last year, it thrust a conversation that has mostly happened in tech circles for decades into the public eye. Academics panicked at the thought of students submitting papers written entirely by AI, tech companies rushed to quickly push out their own AI chatbots and small-business owners and entrepreneurs behind the curve were suddenly faced with incorporating machine-learning t
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
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Efforts by some businesses to promote their environmental and social impact on society are pushing some customers away and risk damaging their reputations, according to a poll conducted by public relations agency, Clearly PR. Of the 2,072 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals polled, 31 percent said they were “put off” a business that talks a lot about their ESG initiatives in the media and on social media.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The office for Gen Z and junior employees isn’t just a workspace, but also a hub for socializing, skill acquisition, mentorship, and integration into a professional community. Office design can cater to this generation’s various needs through adaptable spaces for meetings and training, inclusive experiential areas, and social centers for community building.
Team: Solo Admin
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Managing emotions and staying calm are crucial skills for success in administrative work. In the past few months, I’ve been really digging Stoic philosophy. The ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism. Read More The post From Stress to Success: Using Stoic Principles to Thrive in the Workplace appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
Success
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Achieving success in today’s world requires more than raw intelligence. It demands empathy, effective communication skills and adaptability across personal and professional situations. Understanding the difference between emotional intelligence (EQ) vs. intelligence quotient (IQ) is vital to career and personal growth. EQ and IQ each contribute to your personal and professional outcomes.
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.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A new report from Siemens Infrastructure claims that there is limited agreement amongst businesses on how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world and under half expect to meet their net zero targets based on current thinking. According to the Transition Monitor 2023: The Great Divide on The Path to Net Zero report, whilst more than half of those surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their region, a quarter of senior executives said that pr
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
On the most recent Future of Work podcast episode, we were joined by commercial real estate expert and thought leader Dave Cairns. Cairns’ emphasis on sustainability and his new approach to the utilization of office spaces are as innovative as they are necessary. Reimagining office spaces as community hubs and implementing sustainable practices in office repurposing can lead to more vibrant, efficient, and environmentally friendly urban spaces.
Success
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
There are more than a million high school football players, but very few of them ever make the NFL— only about 300 athletes join the league each year. The number is similarly miniscule for neurosurgeons. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons , there are roughly just 3,500 currently practicing in hospitals throughout the United States.
Success
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
“It was in a bit of a state,” Melissa Bell, 41, recalls about the first time she visited a 138-acre property near the southwestern edge of Australia, 186 miles south of Perth. That was in September 2020, nine years after Bell left a job with Deloitte in London and moved across the world to work for a small, local firm called Velrada. The location was ideal: deep in what Bell calls “the food basket of Australia,” where 80% of the country’s avocados are grown and 99% of the world’s Perigord black
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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