Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Unlocking your super strengths and adding value in your role As an Assistant, your role is essential to the smooth functioning of the organisation. But have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your journey and imagine your future in the workplace? Unlocking your super [.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As we stand at the crossroads of a rapidly evolving professional landscape, it’s crucial to understand the key trends shaping the future of work. From advancements in hiring practices to the integration of AI and automation for productivity enhancement, the workplace of 2024 and beyond will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of what lies ahead and equip you with actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve.
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Allwork
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In a bustling market where coworking spaces are as common as coffee shops, standing out is essential. Unconventional features can be the key to making your space memorable and successful. Here are creative and user-friendly ideas to elevate the member experience at your coworking space. In a bustling market where coworking spaces are as common as coffee shops, standing out is essential.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
According to a new market intelligence report , the worldwide flexible workspace market could exceed between 35 and 50 billion US dollars by 2030, reflecting the growing demand for flexible and agile work environments. The report claims that the escalating demand for flexible workspaces is on the rise, propelled by a heightened desire for convenience and comfort in prime locations such as offices and auditoriums.
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
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Our top tips to keep an organized desk space to enjoy your workday more and increase productivity.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Remote tools and practices for Assistants In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly prevalent, leading to a rise in Virtual Assistants and hybrid Assistants who support Executives from a distance. Assistants must leverage remote tools and adopt effective practices to ensure maximum productivity. In [.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Flexible space and coworking centers can increase revenue by offering virtual offices, especially value-add services such as mail forwarding. However, mail-related problems are the top dissatisfaction among virtual office clients, which makes solid mail handling processes a priority. Learn tried-and-tested mail handling best practices from two expert center operators who have polished their process over many years.
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Thankfulness plays powerful, self-affirming roles in our lives. Our favorite quotes of simple appreciation inspire us, and reflecting on the good in our lives builds mindfulness and a sense of well-being. For many, gratitude meditation serves as a fulfilling way to build upon this mentality of giving thanks. But what are the benefits of this practice?
Allwork
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Organizations and businesses, particularly those operating in scientific and technical fields, face complex organizational challenges in the coming years as hybrid and remote work culture emerges around the world as mainstream. A new study led by the universities of Oxford and Pittsburgh suggests that while remote work connects organizations to global talent, it also limits the ability to make groundbreaking innovations and discoveries.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Over the past week or so, this image has gone viral on social media. It is of a group of Bauhaus design students from around 1927. They are called Martha Erps, Katt Both and Ruth Hellos. The full image (reproduced below) shows them with legendary office furniture designer Marcel Breuer, who Erps would later marry. The story of the photograph can be found here.
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.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In this episode “from the vault”, originally released in November 2021, I had the pleasure of chatting with Juliet Funt , author of “A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work” Together, we delved into how the often-overlooked concept of whitespace is crucial for creativity, productivity, and a balanced life.
Success
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In 2020, I was vulnerable with 11,000 employees shortly after we all shifted to working remotely because of the pandemic. We started a weekly Q&A session along with a weekly email. I wrote about what was going on, decisions we were making and the new programs we were rolling out to support our employees. I decided I was ready to share my struggle with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a chronic anxiety disorder).
Allwork
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Virtual meetings have changed how we present ourselves to work colleagues, but sometimes the image we project is far from reality. Many remote workers have learned to create a facade — concealing the real state of their home offices. Unlike in-person meetings, a virtual meeting is an opportunity to present certain aspects of our lives that reveal something personal about us (for example, our book collection or pets).
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
The ongoing advancements in technology have made remote collaboration more feasible and seamless than ever before. Collaboration tools have become essential in ensuring the coexistence of the digital and physical workplace, both internally with employees and externally with clients. And in 2023, companies have been posting hybrid working related roles in record numbers, according to a new report from GlobalData.
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
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. I’ve used these tactics for years and still find them helpful in my current EA to CEO role. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out!
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As the holidays approach, we set up decorations, plan for holiday gatherings and buy gifts. We become more generous to our family and friends but also to others in need. That’s why we’ve rounded up this Giving Tuesday Guide, so you have all the resources you need at your disposal for 2023. The complete Giving Tuesday guide Giving Tuesday , which falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, was established a little over a decade ago to encourage individuals to give back.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
There is a trend in Texas real estate events where there’s a strong emphasis on improving office amenities to encourage employees to return to the office. Attributing reluctance to commute as the primary reason for avoiding office work oversimplifies the issue, ignoring the more complex factors such as lack of trust, recognition, and purpose at work.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Well Christmas may get earlier every year, but the digital version of issue 18 of IN Magazine is right on time to deliver all your festive workplace thinking. In this issue: why the world’s biggest tech firms may no longer offer the best blueprint for working culture; Nigel Oseland doesn’t like Half Man Half Biscuit for some reason but does have a lot of great things to say about evaluating offices; you can’t just copy the design of an office you like and expect it to work the
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
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
We can produce abundant, sustainable and cheap energy — for everyone, says physicist Julio Friedmann. He explores the infrastructure, innovation and investment needed to supply energy to 10 billion people, offering case studies from Chile's refurbished supply chain, built in partnership with Japan, to Namibia's budding clean hydrogen production, inviting us to envision a greener, more equitably powered world.
Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Introducing the practice of gratitude into your daily routine can have a transformative impact on your well-being and outlook on life. Expressing what you’re most grateful for and appreciating life’s little things will positively shift your perspective on life. Gratitude is a simple and accessible tool you can use to bring a greater sense of thankfulness for life, even its challenges.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Elon Musk’s biotech startup Neuralink began recruitment earlier this year for its first human clinical trial after receiving approval from an independent review board. This technology could revolutionize how people interact with digital devices and systems in the future of work. If successful, it could pave the way for a new era where physical interaction with computers becomes less necessary, and thought-based commands become the norm.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Many associate the notion of futuristic office spaces, filled with equipment like sleep pods and beer taps, with companies that have a young workforce or challenger brand identity. The association is often linked to tech giants like Google, which created quite a stir when it originally revealed its indoor slides. Whilst the inclusion of playground furniture in the office is not right for every business, the assumption that unconventional workspaces should be limited to unconventional companies s
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
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us are to understand what's really going on in the world. For nearly two decades, journalist Jane Ferguson has reported on hostilities across Africa and the Middle East, and she's witnessed firsthand the changing face of her profession. Via stories of her own experiences at the heart of complex conflicts, she shares fascinating details of how she and other female colleagues have changed the way that new
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Going Places is one of five nonprofit organizations SUCCESS magazine is spotlighting during the week of Giving Tuesday. Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The future of work for investment managers depends on which asset classes they choose to deploy capital into. Technological platforms empower investment managers with the tools, information, and analysis to navigate financial markets with more transparency and efficiency. As global populations continue to rise and wealth moves into the pockets of younger generations who are more comfortable with e-commerce transactions, new norms will include the presence of a robot assisting decision making and
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The UK Government’s National Fraud Initiative is looking into a number of local authority employees who have been caught ‘moonlighting’ while they were supposed to be working from home for the council. The NFI considers this a form of fraud because it is seen as working multiple contracts without the knowledge of employers and contrary to their terms of employment.
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
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's intent on giving it a boost. He shows how hacking photosynthesis could help feed the world all while reducing climate change. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Success
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association is one of five nonprofit organizations SUCCESS magazine is spotlighting during the week of Giving Tuesday. Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others.
Allwork
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Offices should be customized based on the specific workflows and culture of individual companies rather than adhering to outdated, one-size-fits-all models. While remote work has benefits, there are still advantages to physical office spaces, particularly for community building and collaborative events. It’s important for workplace leaders to balance private and communal workspaces, and rethink common areas as multipurpose hubs, and align office designs with corporate culture.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Originally published six years ago, this feature is currently the most read story ever on the website with around 50,000 readers. A global study by my own firm Steelcase has found that one-third of workers across 17 of the world’s most important economies are actually disengaged. The findings make worrying reading for employers around the world, as engagement is so demonstrably linked to business critical outcomes such as employee retention, productivity and even profits.
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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