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: 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
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 »
Success
MAY 8, 2022
There are two sides to every conversation, and both are essential to the art of communication. So, how are your conversation skills? Think about it: Are you a smooth talker, or do you ramble? Are you an attentive listener , or do you tend to interrupt? Here’s how to master the art of conversation— both sides of it: When it’s your turn to talk …. 1. Get your thinking straight.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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. .
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
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.
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.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
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.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
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.
Success
MAY 10, 2022
Whether you are a homeowner or renter, chances are you’d like to become a homeowner someday. Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home. For example, 84% of respondents in a 2020 survey from personal finance site NerdWallet said buying a home is a priority. A decade ago, the narrative was that millennials didn’t want to own anything and would rent urban apartments forever, but today the largest cohort of homebuyers are millennials.
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.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
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
TED Talks
MAY 13, 2022
Organized crime operates across national borders -- to keep up, investigative journalists need to do the same. TED Fellow Bektour Iskender gives the inside scoop on his efforts to unveil secret, insidious operations in his home country of Kyrgyzstan, and how he worked with a team of journalists to uncover corruption and spark a national movement. He shares three key insights on how global networks of investigative journalists protect the world not just from smugglers and thieves but from dictato
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
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. .
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.
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.
TED Talks
MAY 9, 2022
Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food go to waste. Social entrepreneur Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli thinks we can take bold steps to fix this problem. She lays out what it would take to build a more equitable, sustainable food system that nourishes all people and asks us to widen our perspectives before eating our next meal.
Success
MAY 10, 2022
Every job has some degree of repetitious, uninspiring tasks that can often be boring and exhausting. Most people dread tasks like stuffing envelopes or filling out expense reports, and would prefer more fulfilling and stimulating work. As a professional organizer who encourages people to find the joy in tidying up their desks, calendars and filing cabinets, I am very familiar with the thinking behind grunt work, as organizing often falls into that category.
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.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
Allwork
MAY 13, 2022
Industrious has announced it will add over 350,000 square feet to its workplace portfolio across 6 international markets ahead of plans to further expand by the end of the year. . Motivated by employee demand for greater work flexibility, companies are increasingly leveraging workplace-as-a-service platforms. . In a Q&A with Jamie Hodari, CEO and Co-Founder of Industrious, he explained why his company decided to expand. .
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.
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.
Workplace Insight
MAY 8, 2022
The future of Human Resources remains a hotly debated topic, with conversations often focusing on whether the term is still accurate and how internal and external changes often put HR in a state of flux. As working models shift and new post-pandemic challenges emerge, the focus should be on what skills today’s HR leaders need to support the business and ensure its continuity and success in an evolving landscape.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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