Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 29, 2023
Building a strong partnership between an Assistant and their Executive As an Assistant, your partnership with your Executive is critical to achieving productivity, efficiency, and success in the workplace. In this article, we'll dive into the traits that will benefit you as an Assistant and offer tips [.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 28, 2023
Even the most ambitious professional can fall victim to procrastination—endlessly putting off important things that eventually pile up and come back to haunt you. When this happens too often, it can create disastrous career consequences. Instead of feeling guilty and criticizing yourself, it’s helpful to evaluate what’s causing your behavior. You can then put better systems into place to avoid these things in the future.
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C-Suite Assistants
AUGUST 28, 2023
If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. This is especially important if your last hire didn’t work out or a new role has been created to support a C-Suite executive. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 30, 2023
Learn how executive assistants can overcome decision fatigue in the workplace by understanding what it is and techniques to beat it.
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
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
AUGUST 27, 2023
Sarah Abbott is executive assistant to the CEO, CFO, and GC at Utz Brands. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Sarah talks about the challenges and rewards of being an EA, learning to adapt, and the importance of having fun with colleagues to cultivate a thriving culture. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 30, 2023
No author uses the built environment like J G Ballard. In his 1975 novel High-Rise, the eponymous structure is both a way of isolating the group of people who live and compete inside it and a metaphor for their personal isolation and inner struggles. Over the course of three months, the building’s services begin to fail. The 2,000 people within, detached from external realities in the 40-storey building, confronted with their true selves and those of their neighbours, descend into selfishness an
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Allwork
AUGUST 28, 2023
An astonishing 76% of companies with under 500 employees now offer full work location flexibility or have gone fully remote. The most innovative thinkers recognize rigid office mandates cost money, hamper agility, and repel top talent. Today’s scrappy startups embracing flexible work are positioned to dominate the future across industries. The traditional 9-to-5, suited-up office worker spending their days in a cubicle farm — that image is quickly fading into history.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 29, 2023
If you’re a home business owner or work from home, grab your favorite mug of coffee, because we’re about to dive into a topic that might hit close to home – literally. If you’ve ever felt the pangs of loneliness and isolation while hustling away at your home-based venture, know that you’re not alone. In this blog post, we’ll chat about how to deal with the tricky concept of home business loneliness.
Allwork
AUGUST 30, 2023
One of the most toxic behaviors that can infiltrate the office environment is workplace bullying. What’s more concerning is the “bystander effect,” which is a psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to intervene or help when others are present. By recognizing bullying, cultivating empathy, encouraging open communication, implementing anti-bullying policies, and providing bystander intervention training, individuals and organizations can combat workplace bullying eff
Success
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
You’ve optimized your resume. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. But in spite of all this, maybe you haven’t landed that job you’ve been searching for. Some economists and career experts are predicting that September might be your month to change that.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 31, 2023
The role of an Engagement Manager: A hybrid approach to Executive Support In this article, we are reflecting on a Virtual Summit session by Lauren Weggeman on the role of an Engagement Manager: A hybrid approach to Executive Support. In today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment, the [.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 28, 2023
Like the rest of the world, I’ve been fascinated by the recent emergence of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream of work life. Over the past few months, we’ve all watched in amazement as hundreds of new A.I. tools have flooded the market. These programs can refine and even create brand new images, videos, presentations, written content, data analysis, and more.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
A recent report from the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has unveiled an unexpected trend. As of June, the percentage of women with children under 5 participating in the workforce reached an unprecedented 70.4%, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 68.9%. According to an analysis published by Axios, one of the primary drivers behind this trend is likely the rise of remote work.
Success
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The first time I went skeet shooting, I missed so often and by such wide margins that people laughed at me. I deserved it. I didn’t mind the laughter—or failing, either, even in front of people. It’s (almost) enjoyable; it’s how I learn. But I do mind failing without knowing how to get better. That feels pointless. I had not been trained properly in skeet shooting and had no clue what I was doing wrong.
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.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The saga of 401(k) catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0 is well known. Beginning with catch-up contributions to be made next year, employees whose Social Security wages (W-2, Box 3 wages) exceed $145,000 this year can make catch-up contributions on a Roth, after-tax basis only. And then there’s the teeny, tiny glitch of Congress dropping the section of the tax code allowing any catch-up contributions.
TED Talks
AUGUST 30, 2023
What would it take to make global supply chains cleaner and greener? Bo Cerup-Simonsen -- who's helping decarbonize the maritime industry as CEO of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping -- discusses why tenacious collaboration is key to orchestrating systemic change. In conversation with TED's Lindsay Levin, he shares important lessons on collective problem-solving and decision-making that could benefit any industry making a green transition.
Allwork
AUGUST 31, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed work environments but also influenced where people choose to live. According to recent survey insights published from Fannie Mae , remote work continues to hold steady, and it could be the solution to the current housing affordability crisis. Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey (NHS) reveals that the percentage of fully remote and hybrid workers has remained consistent in the post-pandemic era, with 35% in Q1 2023 marking only a slight decrease
Success
AUGUST 31, 2023
You’re probably familiar with terms like 401(k) or Roth IRA, which are types of retirement plans. You might be less sure about the particular characteristics of these accounts or how they follow specific rules laid out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to protect your retirement funds. It can get even more confusing because some of these terms overlap.
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
AUGUST 28, 2023
In 2013, two Australian academics set out to discover the answer to a deceptively simple question. Why is there such a thing as colour psychology, but not shape, line or texture psychology? The answers they come up with are complex, arcane and wide-ranging but they manage to sum them up to some extent in the conclusion to the paper they published. “No other visual attribute shares such diverse representations”, they wrote.
TED Talks
AUGUST 29, 2023
The shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis. Morten Bo Christiansen, a leader of the energy transition for the global shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk, talks to TED's Lindsay Levin about the launch of the first-ever cargo ship powered by green methanol, the industry's urgent need to shift away from fossil fuels -- and what it could all mean for people's pockets.
Allwork
AUGUST 30, 2023
A recent analysis published by LinkedIn found that an increasing number of employers are posting job listings that don’t specify professional degree requirements — revealing a trend towards a more skills-first approach to recruitment. Traditionally, academic degrees have been considered a key requirement for job candidates. However, LinkedIn’s recent investigation shows a marked departure from this trend.
Success
AUGUST 29, 2023
Our world is evolving around us faster than ever. From positive changes like technological advances to uncertainties about the economy or the climate, it’s easy to feel out of control. We have manuals for our dishwashers and our cars, but what we really need is guidance on how to operate ourselves. Thankfully, the best personal development books provide the tools and strategies—the instruction manuals—needed to perform at our best levels.
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
AUGUST 30, 2023
The impact of remote working from a home at the same time as a partner is the subject of a new survey from coworking provider HomeWork Workspace. The firm argues that ‘while the initial days of remote work may have felt like a honeymoon phase for many couples, the reality of being together all the time has proven to be a challenge for a significant number’ To back up this claim, the poll suggests that around one in 10 (11 percent) respondents say that their relationship with their pa
TED Talks
AUGUST 31, 2023
How is AI changing the nature of human imagination and creativity? Through a mind-bending tour of new techniques he's been tinkering with, creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu shows how anyone can use AI-powered tools -- like 3D scans that let you redesign the physical world in real time -- to expand the possibilities of artistic expression, often within just minutes.
Allwork
AUGUST 31, 2023
75% of users judge a company’s credibility based on its website design, which means a website is also a digital storefront that can make or break your coworking space. Identifying your target demographics and personas is like discovering the secret to your website’s success. Like creating a welcoming environment in your workspace, your website should radiate trust and credibility.
Success
AUGUST 28, 2023
In a TikTok from February, user @matchabuttercookie faces the camera to address her more than 27,000 followers. Her face is serious, and her voice is sincere. “OK, this is me jumping on the de-influencing train,” she begins, before listing some of the home goods and kitchen items—including Caraway pans and Urban Outfitters furniture—that she’s regretted buying.
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
AUGUST 30, 2023
BW: Workplace Experts has been appointed by Queen Mary University of London as refurbishment contractor for the 15,000 sq m refurbishment of the Grade II listed Queens’ Building, to create a new contemporary, social heart for Queen Mary’s Mile End campus. The project, designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt, will enhance the quality of the overall environment, optimising existing space and improving student study spaces and offices, while maintaining the building’s external heritage cha
TED Talks
AUGUST 28, 2023
Technologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society. In a future-focused talk, he explores the transformative possibilities of web3, from enabling digital ownership and the creator economy to providing a much-needed update to capitalism.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. workforce’s composition is now spanning five generations from Gen Z to baby boomers. This multigenerational blend is set to grow in the coming years, with projections suggesting that by the decade’s end, the share of workers over the age of 55 will rise to 25% — up from 20% in 2011, according to Fortune. These changes in workforce demographics place more pressure on cities to cater to this diverse age group.
Productivityist
AUGUST 30, 2023
Welcome to this special revisit of my conversation with Charlie Gilkey. Originally broadcast in September 2019, Charlie shares insights into the world of productivity, how to manage projects, both in work and life, and the intricate process he underwent while writing his book. Key Discussion Points Time Management and Seasonal Productivity: How the nature of summer, with its longest days and home-bound children, affects our productivity.
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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