Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Learn the 19 key competencies that are essential for success as an administrative professional in the modern workplace.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2023

Because workers continue to argue in favor of a better workplace experience, businesses bracing for a recession have no choice but to assemble professionals whose sole purpose is to ensure a healthy work environment. At least, that’s what LinkedIn’s 2023 Jobs on the Rise list suggests. LinkedIn Economic researchers analyzed millions of jobs from the beginning of 2018 to July 2022 and were able to determine the 25 fastest-growing jobs of the last five years.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a dismissive Executive In fast-paced working environments, it can be easy for Executives not to listen to their team effectively. We are all running at one hundred miles per hour, and often, senior staff members do not have the time or the capacity to engage with those around [.

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Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

To learn about the curious malady known as “decision fatigue,” I was given a very simple assignment: Wear the same outfit and automate as many daily decisions as possible for two weeks, then write about whether it gave me more mental clarity. That was it. Easy breezy. I jumped right in. On Day 1, I picked out a crisp white shirt, got dressed, opened the front door and promptly spilled coffee all over myself.

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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

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Productivityist

JANUARY 18, 2023

Alan Henry is a service journalist and editor who writes and commissions stories that help readers make better use of their technology and embrace a healthier relationship with it in their lives. Previously, the Smarter Living editor at The New York Times , the editor-in-chief of the productivity and lifestyle blog Lifehacker, the author of SEEN, HEARD, AND PAID , and is currently senior editor at Wired.

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

Part-time work could be a critical component in addressing the ongoing labor shortage and depleted employee engagement in the UK. . According to new research from Cranfield University’s School of Management, companies that offered part-time positions were more likely to see increased workforce activity thanks to this arrangement’s flexible nature and support for those with complex schedules. .

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 19, 2023

We’ve all been there. You have a great idea for a new home business, but making it a reality can seem like an overwhelming and intimidating task. The beginning stages can be particularly disheartening when progress is slow and the results you were hoping for don’t come as soon as you might have expected. Thankfully, there are a few helpful tips that can be applied to help speed up the process of getting your business off the ground, no matter where you’re at right now.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s taken over one century, but society is warming up to the concept of a four-day work week. More importantly, there is concrete evidence that supports the benefits of this arrangement. . According to findings from the six-month trial led by 4 Day Week Global, which saw several companies test out a shorter workweek with no loss in pay, 80% of workers were just as productive under this model as they were with a five-day model.

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Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

We’ve all been there: We’re on deadline, but our minds and bodies refuse to get going. These days go by many names, including writer’s block , creative block or dry spell. I call them blank moments. Because of the many instances of creative block I’ve encountered in my life—and the intense level of procrastination growing inside me—I’ve learned how to harness those blank moments and still make them count.

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TED Talks

JANUARY 16, 2023

For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-chosen words. Poetry is for everyone, she says, and at its core it's all about connection and collaboration. In this fierce talk and performance, she explains why poetry is inherently political, pays homage to her honorary ancestors and stresses the value of speaking out despite your fears.

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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.

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

JANUARY 15, 2023

Cath Harrison has a 35 year career in PA, EA and administrative roles in various private and public sectors, including over 17 years working within the IT Industry for Hewlett-Packard. In this episode, Cath talks about being let go during a global pandemic, starting a new business, and the world’s shift to remote work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. You don’t need a new day to start over, you need a new mindset.

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposal that would ban noncompete clauses, which are contracts that can prohibit employees at a company from job jumping within their career field, trading company insights, and more. . Without noncompetes, around one in five workers would gain the freedom to move freely within the job market. . The FTC says outlawing noncompete clauses could boost wages by around $300 billion annually; many business leaders are concerned about the other vast p

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

People are usually as happy as they make their minds up to be. This maxim is often referenced by famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. It’s a reminder that the attitude we assume when faced with disappointment is truly up to us. That happiness is a choice. The influence of his father helped Wooden develop a mental approach that allowed him to respond to disappointment with self-control and reason, rather than reacting emotionally.

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TED Talks

JANUARY 17, 2023

Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective check on the quasi-equality touted in business today, calling for real change in workplace diversity and inclusion that routs out biases rather than replicating them.

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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.

Finance

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a dismissive Executive In fast-paced working environments, it can be easy for Executives not to listen to their team effectively. We are all running at one hundred miles per hour, and often, senior staff members do not have the time or the capacity to engage with those [.

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Allwork

JANUARY 16, 2023

According to a report from the International Federation of Robotics, U.S. robot installations are up 14% from pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the production of industrial robots rises at similar rates annually. . The impact rapid production of industrial robots will have on the future of work are wide-ranging. . Apart from boosting the robotics industry, the CDC says when used with a safety-first mentality, these robots can make industrial work safer, quicker, and more productive for worke

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2023

“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be ‘meetings.’” —­ Dave Barry. That assessment by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author is right on. A 2022 Otter.ai survey of over 600 employees from 20 industries found that, “on average, employees have 17.7 meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.

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TED Talks

JANUARY 18, 2023

Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading toward collapse. Detailing the technological solutions we need to radically reshape food production -- from lab-grown, protein-rich foods to crops that don't require plowing -- Monbiot shares a future-focused vision of how humanity could feed itself without destroying the planet.

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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.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 15, 2023

So here it is. Blue Monday. Today. Officially the most depressing day of the year. We say ‘officially’, but like the idea of ‘Body Odour’ its common usage hides the fact that it was originally created as part of a PR campaign, in this case one for Sky’s travel channel in 2005. The whole idea of Blue Monday is couched in a pseudo-mathematical equation which includes factors like the weather, levels of debt, time since Christmas, low levels of motivation and, apparently, an unspecified variable kn

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

A quiet promotion is when an employer gives an employee more work responsibility without a pay increase or a title change. . According to a new JobSage report, 78% of workers have been quietly promoted without a pay raise. . Users on the sub-Reddit “r/antiwork” have sounded off on the concept of quiet promoting saying that it exploits workers. .

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 lies a blank slate of endless possibilities, and on no day does it feel more hopeful than New Year’s Eve. New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity to dream of all the things we want to achieve. The energy is aspirational , but is that where it ends? And how do we keep that momentum going and create lasting change? Karin Nordin is a behavioral change coach with a Ph.D. in health communication.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most employers are probably familiar with the e-filing process. However, mistakes can be expensive and draw unwanted attention from the IRS. With that in mind, even if you’ve e-filed your W-2s before, it’s still a good idea to review the process and ensure you’re following the right steps. The more accurate you are upfront, the less likely you are to have mistakes to fix later.

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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.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 18, 2023

A poll from the latest Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index suggests that over a third (35 percent) of UK business leaders feel implementing hybrid working has brought greater productivity to their organisations. Over a quarter (29 percent) of UK executives said they had now embraced the benefits of hybrid working despite being previously dubious about the practice, with more than two-fifths (44 percent) saying they personally enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid workplace.

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Allwork

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Clorox Company has consistently increased net profit over the last twenty years; in 2022 it achieved net sales of $7.1 billion. A combination of a human-centric approach and robust, transparent governance has contributed to the success of this global company. 53% of all employees now prioritize wellbeing over work, and 77% of employees in the U.K. believe that flexible work policies boost productivity.

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Success

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most travelers anticipate holiday air travel to be fraught with minor annoyances, winter weather and a greater volume of fliers—all likely to lead to a few hours’ delay or even some cancellations. For Southwest Airlines and its passengers, minor annoyances snowballed into a major meltdown this December. A winter storm coupled with Southwest’s outdated crew-scheduling software and its point-to-point operations model led to more than 15,000 canceled flights over eight days, devastating many holida

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Denise Aday

JANUARY 18, 2023

“May delete this section for this week.” This lonely sentence appeared below an unnecessary section header in a newsletter sent to possibly thousands of subscribers yesterday. Proofreading is an important last step in any publishing process, even a weekly newsletter. Follow a checklist and, if possible, have a designated proofreader. Mistakes like this usually happen in a rush and when steps are skipped.

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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.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 19, 2023

A new poll claims that the vast majority of tech managers prioritise commercial success over sustainability, despite the fact that nearly all agree with the idea that sustainability is good for business. The report from Software AG is based on a survey of 2,000 senior IT decision-makers from the US, Canada, UK, Germany and France. It suggests that most organisations prioritise commercial objectives over sustainability in the face of economic challenges.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2023

Receiving a formal promotion is a joyous occasion, but what if the increased responsibility comes with no title or increased salary? . This phenomenon, coined “quiet promoting,” has become all too common according to a new survey from JobSage. In fact, 78% of US workers reported being quietly promoted and over half (57%) said they felt taken advantage or cornered when being asked to take on more tasks. .

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

Scott Simon decided to do one new thing every day for a year to test his courage. His first challenge? Singing in front of a busy restaurant. He had been afraid to sing in public for 35 years but says that finally doing it changed his life. “I almost levitated back to my car,” he tells Brilliant Thoughts host Tristan Ahumada in this week’s episode. “I felt powerful, free, joyous.

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Jennie Lyon

JANUARY 17, 2023

Any digital marketing strategy must include social media. Since it enables businesses to interact with their customers, develop lasting relationships, and increase conversion rates. It’s critical to produce and distribute content that connects with your audience and generates results. And especially if you want to succeed on social media. We’ll look at eight different types… The post 8 Fun Types of Social Media Content That Converts + FREE Templates appeared first on Jennie Lyo

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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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