Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 27, 2024
Building an Internal Network for Assistants: A Comprehensive Guide Building an internal network for Assistants within your organisation can be an absolute game-changer for you, your career and the growth of those Assistants around you. An internal network provides a platform for professional development, collaboration, and [.
Allwork
AUGUST 26, 2024
Demographic changes and the consumerization of technology significantly impact workplace dynamics, necessitating adaptable and tech-integrated environments. Emphasis on flexible work schedules and proven efficacy of remote work challenge traditional office attendance policies, promoting employee compliance and satisfaction. Post-pandemic reevaluations show that reducing office space and adopting modular, tech-enhanced workspaces align more effectively with organizational goals.
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Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 27, 2024
You know that feeling when you find out about something new and it’s like a lightbulb goes off in your head? You start imagining all the ways it could change your life, your work, your Saturday morning routines—you name it. Well, that’s exactly what AI is doing for us right now. Except here’s the thing: we’re only just getting started. AI is like this giant treasure chest of possibilities, and we’ve barely scratched the surface.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Assistant’s Role in Driving Focused Meetings Meetings, whether in-person or virtual, are the lifeblood of corporate communication. As an Assistant, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that your Executive's time is spent in a manner that is both effective and efficient. In this article, [.
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
Productivityist
AUGUST 28, 2024
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Carl Pullein back to discuss various time management and prioritization strategies. We dive into the Ivy Lee method, GTD (Getting Things Done), and the 5 AM Club, focusing on how busy professionals can effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks. Carl and I emphasize the importance of balancing work, personal projects, and administrative tasks to achieve a sustainable and productive lifestyle.
Allwork
AUGUST 27, 2024
A recent survey published by Zoom reveals that the hybrid model has become the preferred work environment worldwide, with each region surveyed adopting the flexible work arrangement in a way that suites its unique needs and preferences. Perhaps the most notable finding is that the majority of leaders, or 75%, say they expect their workplace model to change within the next two years, and most said they plan to make their workplace more flexible.
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Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dealing with emotions at work is a common concern for many professionals. After all, if you’re invested in your work and care about doing a good job, it’s only natural to get emotional from time to time. However, as we know, emotions can also be dangerous. They can cloud our logical thinking and cause us to behave in irrational ways, which can ultimately damage our professional standing.
BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 30, 2024
The cafeteria-plan rules require employees to designate their pretax deductions before the start of the plan year. For calendar-year plans, employees will be making changes very soon for the 2025 plan year. But stuff happens, and this stuff doesn’t account for another cafeteria-plan rule that requires employees’ designations to be locked in for the entire plan year.
Allwork
AUGUST 26, 2024
High interest rates, costly essentials, and a slowed job market have led to significant economic anxiety among Americans, with a large majority still worrying about a recession. Although experts say a recession is likely not on the horizon, there are ways to prepare for a financial downturn. To prepare for financial uncertainty, individuals should build emergency savings, focus on job security, and follow this professional advice.
Success
AUGUST 26, 2024
Divorce is one of the most stressful life changes people experience. It can be emotionally devastating and lead to feelings of grief, depression, anger, resentment, fear, anxiety and shame. Beyond the emotional toll, which may be high even if the marriage is dissolving amicably, divorce can also wreak havoc on your financial life. Financially planning a divorce Certified divorce financial analysts receive specialized training in providing financial help for divorce.
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
AUGUST 26, 2024
A new survey conducted by Zoom in collaboration with Reworked INSIGHTS claims that hybrid work has become the preferred working model worldwide, with a significant impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and workplace connectivity. The survey, titled “ Navigating the Future of Work: Global Perspectives on Hybrid Models and Technology [registration] sets out to explore the evolving nature of work, focusing on global trends in workplace flexibility, employee preferences, and the growing rol
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
AUGUST 25, 2024
Monique Helstrom is a speaker, coach, and specialized administrative recruiter with over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organizations. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Monique shares her best tips for interviews, gives us a peek inside the administrative recruiting world, and walks us through her advice for resume writing.
Allwork
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Allen Institute implemented a hyper-flexible work model allowing teams to create personalized schedules, enhancing buy-in and satisfaction. Flexibility increases employee happiness, engagement, and retention by creating work-life balance and meeting individual needs. The Institute addresses challenges of this model with in-office days for collaboration, various social and educational activities, and comprehensive onboarding programs.
Success
AUGUST 29, 2024
Since the pandemic, virtual meetings and conferences have become as ordinary as a splash of oat milk in your coffee. Working from home is on the rise and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon, considering that 98% of remote workers say they prefer to continue remotely. As a result, you’re expected to stay camera-ready and communicate with the ease of an actor in Zoom meetings and video conferences that can significantly impact your career.
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
AUGUST 27, 2024
New data suggests that 39 percent of Britain’s top 100 fastest-growing companies were founded by individuals born outside the United Kingdom, even though immigrants make up less than 15 percent of the overall population. The research, conducted by think tank The Entrepreneurs Network and supported by Fragomen, highlights the significant role that high-quality immigration plays in driving business growth and innovation.
TED Talks
AUGUST 26, 2024
The basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual agency, says engineering professor Deb Chachra. She offers a crash course on how these systems connect to shape our lives — and suggests some key improvements for providing long-term, sustainable energy to everyone. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Allwork
AUGUST 25, 2024
Alliance Virtual Offices secured a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, ranking 2,370 overall and 270 in Business Products & Services, with 219% revenue growth over three years. Their success is attributed to intense focus on both center partners and clients, and expanding their marketplace beyond traditional methods to create unique markets and explore new territories.
Success
AUGUST 27, 2024
It’s no surprise that the cost of travel is rising. A report from travel insurance provider Squaremouth found that travelers planned to spend nearly $10,000 on average for their 2024 summer travels. This number, attributed to both the rising cost of travel and inflation, reflects an increase of 7% over 2023 summer travel spending and 14% over that of 2022.
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 29, 2024
While the shift to remote work has reportedly brought about numerous benefits for many people, such as increased flexibility and autonomy, a new study published in SAGE Open by researchers from the University of Nottingham claims to reveal significant downsides that are often overlooked. The study, conducted by Elizabeth Marsh, Elvira Perez Vallejos, and Alexa Spence, focuses on the psychological impact of remote work, specifically how the fear of missing out (FOMO) and information overload can
TED Talks
AUGUST 30, 2024
Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can barely make ends meet. Nonprofit leader Zeynep Ton is intent on changing that, showing why everyone wins when companies pay their people livable wages and offer opportunities for growth. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Allwork
AUGUST 28, 2024
WeWork India announced that it has teamed up with Uber to provide a commuting service for more than 70,000 of its members across 57 locations in eight cities. The new initiative is an effort to improve accessibility to flexible workspaces across the country. By providing members access to travel benefits, the program aims to meet the changing demands of the workforce, focusing on greater convenience and adaptability in the future of work.
Success
AUGUST 24, 2024
When a global IT outage grounded airlines worldwide in July, the faces of distress splashed across the news served as a sobering reminder of many people’s worst travel nightmares. Passengers recounted tales of sleeping in airports for two days and of canceled flight alternatives, and shared their frustration regarding a whirlwind of obstacles to overcome.
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 27, 2024
The modern workplace is witnessing a significant shift in the dynamics of workplace exits, largely driven by younger generations—especially those born after 1997, known as Gen Z. It’s not just in the places we might expect. For example, in Japan, a country with a reputation for long tenures and employee/employer loyalty, resignation agencies such as Momuri offer services that allow individuals to quit their jobs remotely.
TED Talks
AUGUST 27, 2024
When we avoid feeling awkward, we often miss an opportunity for growth, says workplace performance expert Henna Pryor. She shares tips on embracing discomfort for the sake of self-betterment and shows how pushing past the "cringe chasm" — the gap between how we perceive ourselves and how others see us — can open up chances to get ahead at work and in life.
Allwork
AUGUST 26, 2024
OpenAI is backing California’s bill AB 3211 , which would mandate that tech companies add labels to AI-generated content created by their technology. Advocates of the bill argue the initiative is a major step towards improving content transparency and building trust in digital media and on social media platforms. This kind of legislation could have major implications for the future of work, particularly in fields like content creation, digital marketing, and political communications.
Success
AUGUST 25, 2024
More and more workplaces are implementing free and readily accessible menstrual products in washrooms, though lately, there may be greater hesitation from those who usually reach for tampons. A recent study published in Environment International went viral on social media after it found that a selection of tampons from several widely available tampon brands contained measurable concentrations of potentially dangerous metals.
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 26, 2024
Australia has introduced a so-called right to disconnect rule, offering what is claimed to be ‘significant relief’ to employees who feel pressured to respond to work-related calls or messages outside of their official working hours. The new legislation allows employees to ignore communications after hours without fearing repercussions from their employers.
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 27, 2024
Sometimes, I think about how much things have changed since I started in the digital marketing industry over 23 years ago. Inevitably, those thoughts always make me think about how things will change in the future. With social media and the online space being about grabbing attention, the trends are the big things to follow.… The post Digital Marketing Trends to Watch as an Online Business Owner in 2024 and Beyond appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Servic
Allwork
AUGUST 25, 2024
To attract employees back, offices need to be redesigned to offer home-like comfort, personalization, and added amenities such as wellness facilities and ergonomic workspaces. The key to accommodating current trends involves flexible, shorter-term leases with fully fitted spec suites, allowing quick and cost-effective customization. Getting people back to the office involves two key conversations: one with tenants about their specific needs, and another with property owners about creating more f
Success
AUGUST 24, 2024
When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? The CDC recommends that adults between ages 18 and 60 get at least seven hours of sleep per night. However, a 2022 Gallup survey found that one in three American adults don’t get enough sleep. James Maas, Ph.D., a psychologist and sleep researcher, says that sleep quality is the most important determinant in predicting longevity.
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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