Eat Your Career
MAY 9, 2022
Whether you realize it or not, your day is full of processes—established sequences of activities designed to achieve specific goals. You probably developed some of these processes informally through experimentation; you tried it one way, adapted it a bit, and before long you had a “process,” and probably didn’t think much about it again. Or, in some cases, you may have inherited a process.
Success
MAY 11, 2022
It’s truly fascinating how successful people approach problems. Where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to overcome. Their confidence in the face of hardship is driven by the ability to let go of the negativity that holds so many otherwise sensible people back. Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania has extensively studied this phenomenon, and he found that success in life is driven by one critical distinction: whether you believe your fail
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Workplace Insight
MAY 11, 2022
The current obsession with engagement and motivation is evident every time you read the business media these days. This is understandable in many ways, not least because it seems true that firms and employees are often working in an atmosphere of mistrust. But one thing that is often noticeable when a profession such as HR gets itself into a debate of this nature is the gap that can exist between practitioners and everybody else offering a view.
Allwork
MAY 10, 2022
With the uptick in remote working possibilities, more and more people will come to the realization that becoming your own boss is very plausible. . Cox Business found that more than half of small business owners start their own businesses to be their own boss. . In a Q&A with Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, she explained why so many more people are deciding to start their own business.
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!
Office Dynamics
MAY 11, 2022
Executives working in strategic partnerships with their assistants… Get more done Are more fulfilled in their roles Can take a vacation without worry Are confident nothing is falling through the cracks Are more successful in their roles Assistants working in strategic partnerships with their executives… Get more done Are more fulfilled in their role Love … 6 Steps to Maximizing Your Strategic Partnership with Your Executive Assistant Read More »
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On The Job
MAY 9, 2022
As workers return to the workplace in dribs and drabs, some feel a bit disoriented. Gone are the days of working at the kitchen table or taking the dog for a walk in between Zoom calls. Gone are the days of wearing slippers all day or doing the laundry while working. In addition, many workers claim they've lost that "human" connection, despite working via Zoom or other online channels.
Allwork
MAY 9, 2022
With the help of technology, meeting rooms are evolving to enable greater productivity. . Hybrid meetings are now part of our current normal, and physical meeting environments are adapting to incorporate in-person as well as virtual collaboration. . From tightening cyber security to providing specialized facilities, here are some ways to improve your meeting environments for the future of work. .
Workplace Insight
MAY 10, 2022
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a new framework to help organisations and planners to recognise the significant value and benefit of nature-based solutions across urban developments. The report claims to reveal the scale of positive outcomes which Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can deliver, as well as the wide range of stakeholders who can benefit from their implementation across cities and urban areas.
Success
MAY 13, 2022
There are two types of leadership—“me” and “we.” Where do you fall? Do you like your office door closed, no distractions allowed? Or do you prefer your door open, interruptions welcome? Beware that by tucking yourself away in the corner office, you are isolating yourself—and successful leadership requires collaboration , the opposite of isolation. So if you’re about to lock the door behind you, think instead about leaving it open, literally and figuratively.
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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.
All Things Admin
MAY 10, 2022
By Jaclyn Baldovin, Radiant Digital Solutions. For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect and network with thousands of business professionals. A fantastic place for admins to focus their social media efforts, the platform offers a wide variety of features to leverage for career advancement.
Allwork
MAY 12, 2022
At next week’s GCUC North America in Seattle, some of the industry’s top thinkers and doers will take the stage to help frame the conversation around the concept of “flex.”. Understanding the intricacies of it will be a true game changer for coworking operators. . To thought workers around the world, flex means that the office is no longer a stake in the ground around which an entire culture revolves.
Workplace Insight
MAY 11, 2022
Getting all hot under the collar about brushed chrome door furniture is an understandable but classic displacement activity when much of your work is messy, unglamorous and even occasionally dangerous. You work alongside designers and architects and look longingly at their apparent casual trendiness and clean lines, marvelling at the quality of the beech from sustainably managed European forestries (kiln dried to 10-12 per cent moisture content) with which they have specified the side tables in
Success
MAY 7, 2022
In our society, the entrepreneurs who make it big tend to achieve hero status. People look at them and think they have it all together. But many of the most successful leaders in business face challenges similar to the rest of us. Owning a business can be extremely stressful and exhausting, and the resulting anxiety can be crippling to a business. Usually stepping back and disconnecting from big issues to calm down is helpful.
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Productivityist
MAY 11, 2022
It’s been nearly 6 years since I first had the pleasure of speaking with Loretta Breuning. This episode has been months in the making and I’m happy to have her back to chat about her book Status Games: Why We Play and How to Stop. Loretta is a Professor Emerita of Management at California State University and the author of many personal development books including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphin Levels and the aforementioned
Allwork
MAY 12, 2022
More than half of senior leaders worldwide (58%) are unhappy in their current position, and 72% plan to leave their employer within the next two years. . This indicates that the full force of the Great Resignation has yet to be felt – and this widespread “boss loss” will have significant implications for companies and the global economy. . In a Q&A with Tammy Browning, president of KellyOCG, she explained how the exodus of senior leaders will affect the future of work.
Workplace Insight
MAY 10, 2022
Slack has released the results of a new poll which the firm claims reveals the current state of mental wellbeing among UK workers. Commissioned in partnership with NHS GP and TV Doctor, Dr Sara Kayat , and to mark Mental Health Awareness Week , the survey sets out to examines the impact of the office on wellbeing, the effects of the return to the office after the pandemic and indicates how businesses can build healthier workplaces.
Success
MAY 12, 2022
In the early ’90s we were just starting out as young entrepreneurs. We were very green and very ambitious. We produced conferences for hotel investors, and we were holding one at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, owned by legendary businessman and entertainer Merv Griffin. At a cocktail party he hosted for us on the opening night of the conference, we and Griffin were mingling with delegates, chatting about hotels and explaining our perceived need for partners to help build
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.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 8, 2022
Through her years as a fierce type-A, Monique Helstrom has sharpened her ability to take large complex problems and break them down into bite-sized, achievable nuggets which she now uses in her consulting and speaking business. This bonus episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast is from a recent Leader Assistant Zoom Chat where Monique joined us to talk about how to have tough conversations at work.
Allwork
MAY 11, 2022
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently made headlines after unveiling his company’s new hybrid work policy. Now he says that companies who forgo these arrangements could fall behind in the competition for talent. . “The most talented people aren’t in San Francisco anymore … and they’re not here in New York,” said Chesky. “The most talented people are everywhere now — and if I need engineers, designers, product managers or marketers, they’re getting so distributed that if you limit your talent pool
Workplace Insight
MAY 9, 2022
Six South of England and South Wales workplaces have been recognised at the annual British Council for Offices’ (BCO) Regional Awards. The South of England and South Wales Awards Dinner returned in-person at We the Curious at Bristol Harbourside, recognising the highest quality developments in the South of England and South Wales and setting the standard for excellence in the office sector across the UK.
Success
MAY 9, 2022
It is not what happens to you that counts. It is how you react to what happens to you—especially when there are unexpected problems. Here are four things you can do to ensure that your attitude is the very best it can be, no matter the circumstance: 1. Focus on the future. Whatever challenges you face, focus on the future rather than on the past. Instead of worrying about who did what and who is to blame, focus on where you want to be and what you want to do.
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.
BMT Office Administration
MAY 9, 2022
While every employee brings their own special talents and perspectives to their job roles, things can get disorganized when everyone is taking a different approach to completing your company’s core business processes. In order to produce more consistent results and streamline your internal operations, it can be beneficial to create standard operating procedures for everyone to follow.
Allwork
MAY 10, 2022
For those who work from a desk, finding time to exercise can be a struggle. . FlexiSpot created a solution; the Sit2Go Fitness Chair. It’s an office chair combined with an exercise bike. . Emma’s overall assessment of the chair is positive, and here’s why she believes it might be ideal for those who work from home. . Allwork.Space is supported by its readers, and this page contains sponsored links.
Workplace Insight
MAY 9, 2022
Three in five workers experience imposter syndrome with women and younger people disproportionately more likely to have feelings of self doubt, according to a new report from jobsite Indeed. The findings from Indeed’s Working on Wellbeing report are based on a YouGov survey of 2,500 UK workers around mental health and highlight how workers still are not getting the support needed from their employer. .
Success
MAY 9, 2022
My parents had booked a cruise to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. It was scheduled to depart in April 2020. You won’t be surprised to learn that this particular love boat was rebooked for 2021. And then rebooked again for 2022. So here I was, in January 2022, witnessing a heated verbal crossfire the likes of which I’d never heard from two people about to celebrate 40 years of happy matrimony.
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
Noelle's Career Content
MAY 13, 2022
You’ve probably heard about the importance of negotiating your salary. But is it always advisable to negotiate or just in special circumstances? In this blog post we’ll share considerations for … The post Salary Negotiation: Should You or Shouldn’t You? appeared first on NG Career Strategy.
Allwork
MAY 13, 2022
Owl Labs has released its annual State of Hybrid Work report revealing that flexible working is more important than ever before. . The analysis of 10,000 employees across Europe showed that 37% would decline a job if it did not offer flexibility, while 69% said they would take a pay cut in exchange for flexible hours. . Pay remains a pillar of attracting and retaining top talent, but flexibility has emerged as a top priority for employees in the past few years.
Workplace Insight
MAY 12, 2022
When the idea of ESG (environmental, social and governance credentials) first surfaced nearly two decades ago in a 2005 United Nations report, it was just an acronym businesses were trying to understand and get to grips with. But in the last few years, ESG strategies have gathered steam – it has become integral to C-Suite strategy and business purpose, and is a deal-breaker not just for investors but also for those considering new roles.
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