Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Is the era of mass remote work over? Some business leaders are hoping so. . In recent months, cities have reported an uptick in public transportation use as companies take a leap of faith and bring workers back into the office. However, the battle between employee and employer demands still isn’t totally resolved. . Even the biggest proponents of in-office arrangements know this, too.
Karen Vivarelli
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Get started as a virtual assistant with no experience or skills. I started as a beginner VA 6 years ago and I’m here to show you it’s possible for you too. Just over 5 years ago I launched my own VA business (after months of DIYing and almost quitting). I had no clue where to start, find clients or what to offer as a service. But I kept going… I’ll never forget that first post I shared announcing I was now a Virtual Assistant looking for clients.
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Success
DECEMBER 4, 2022
As the year comes to a close, people are naturally going to be talking about their New Year’s resolutions and setting goals for self-improvement. But want to know what I think you should really be focusing on in the new year? These four ways to further your career and be successful at whatever it is that you do: 1. Become a deep practitioner in something.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear that boom times for the fossil fuel industry are bad times for the rest of us, says climate change lawyer Tessa Khan. She asks us to consider the true cost of our reliance on fossil fuels, outlining why the transition to safer, cleaner forms of energy has never been more urgent.
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
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
There is a growing demand to deliver technologically advanced workplaces in a humane and timeless manner. Smart offices are the need of the hour. . Humanistic strategies include designing workplaces for the well-being of people, responding to the new requirements of COVID guidelines, ergonomics, universal accessibility and biophilia, through the use of technology. .
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 9, 2022
One of the latest people to invent activity-based working is sociologist Ana Andjelic, who combines it with the similarly familiar hub and spoke office model on her substack as a solution to the Great Office Problem. She’s not the first and is a less surprising pioneer of a decades old model than some other people who should really know better. That includes an architectural practice who came up with the idea earlier this year and whose name escapes me.
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TED Talks
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions and learn to meditate anytime, anywhere. Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence.
Allwork
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The rise in working remotely comes with several costs, which include internet subscriptions, computers and office equipment, home office furniture, security, insurance, and software. There are various models that companies are using to cover these costs of working remotely. It may be up to the employer to decide on what benefits they offer (subject to local rules and laws).
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A new poll from law firm Gowling WLG claims to reveal a stark difference in attitudes in Western and Eastern nations when it comes to the metaverse. It claims that the technology is set to change how we work and socialise forever, and that early adopters like China and the United Arab Emirates are already reaping the economic benefits. The firm’s Immaterial World report compared attitudes towards the metaverse in six international markets.
Success
DECEMBER 5, 2022
It’s a classic story: We go about our lives, striving to achieve the next big thing, and the itch to be successful clouds the importance of taking care of our inner self and nurturing our well-being. Sometimes we have to experience a traumatic event before the alarm bells start screaming in our minds. Five years ago, I experienced that trauma when I was sexually molested and exploited.
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.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 7, 2022
"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, conducting research and working to restore key species. Courtois invites us all to support the guardians working to ensure that humanity has a future on Earth -- and to discover that healing the land can transform us as well.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Flexible space is a growing, evolving sector, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement. . In particular, the male-to-female balance in top positions is under scrutiny. . Jane Sartin, executive director of the U.K.’s Flexible Space Association, shares insights on how women in flexible space can advance their careers and empower others along the way. .
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 7, 2022
New research from City & Guilds suggests that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations – particularly the most disadvantaged. Following a trend of chronically high youth unemployment, the poll of 5,000 18-24-year-olds living in the UK claims that 13 percent are currently unemployed (not in work or studying) and a further 3 percent are economically inactive – equating to approximately 859,000 young adults out of work and education across the UK.
Success
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Professional success is a culmination of many key factors. Your education matters—maybe not as much as you think, but a degree in your field can really jump-start your progress. Experience certainly matters, but that can only come to you after years of dedication. Talent matters, too, but aside from skills (which develop from experience) much of your talent is an innate tendency to perform better in certain areas.
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.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 8, 2022
In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience connecting remote employees worldwide, addressing burnout and adapting company practices for the needs of the next generation.
Allwork
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Despite the belief that employees in the office are more engaged at work, a study shows that 56% of office professionals looked for ways to avoid work when being tracked by employee monitoring software — much higher than the 39% of remote workers. . It’s time to rethink practically everything about the workplace, according to Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of future-of-work consultancy firm Disaster Avoidance Experts. .
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Flexible working doesn’t just mean a combination of working from home and in the office – it can mean employees making use of job-sharing, flexitime, and working compressed, annualised, or staggered hours.
Success
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Right brain versus left brain. Art versus math. We subscribe to one side or the other. When we’re stumped by a problem, it’s not because we’re not trying; it’s simply not in our DNA. Creativity, it seems, blesses only a few. In a 2007 TED Talk, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University of California, San Diego, said that synesthesia—a condition that causes people to link two sensory perceptions involuntarily—is e
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.
BMT Office Administration
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. Manually creating and updating checklists and spreadsheets is time-consuming and confusing, especially if you have a large team. That’s not to mention how difficult communication can be if you use email.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Another WeWork location will close its doors as the company attempts to right-size its portfolio. . In 2019, the coworking firm signed a 137,000 square foot lease for a space in Washington D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. As of this month, the location has been removed from the company’s website. . Weeks ago, WeWork revealed it would close 40 locations across the country as it works to “optimize and enhance” its real estate portfolio, according to CEO Sandeep Mathrani. . “Thes
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A study from Unispace claims that the majority of workplaces are not set up to enable staff to work to their best ability. The results of the poll of 3,000 office workers and 2,750 employers across Europe, found that despite 78 percent of businesses stating that their office has been set up to enable staff to be creative and productive, over half (52 percent) of employers noted that creativity and innovation among their employees increased while work from home guidance was in place.
Success
DECEMBER 9, 2022
I tie my turquoise hip belt around my waist, feeling the weight of the gold coins against my skin. I press my bare soles into the wooden floor and twist my arms like snakes, one to the left, one to the right. I bend my knees and move my hips to the front, to the side, to the back, to the side. I gently shake my knees; my torso begins to undulate. I can’t stop smiling.
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
Jennie Lyon
DECEMBER 5, 2022
A landing page design can be daunting. And, if you are an overachiever like me, you can spend countless hours tweaking and adjusting fonts, colors and layout. If you struggle with conversion, your landing page’s copy and design most likely need a boost. Thankfully there are quite a few landing page tools that can help… The post 5 Landing Page Tools Proven To Boost Your Conversion Rates appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
Allwork
DECEMBER 6, 2022
When executives prioritize and nurture their company’s culture, they can lead the brand with a purpose that instills confidence in workers, customers, and partners. . World-class companies with passion and purpose (like Costco, Ikea, and Commerce Bank) develop a significant and sustainable competitive advantage over their counterparts. . You can’t manage what’s not measured, so it’s important to conduct a survey to measure values to get a baseline for the current state of your company.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The UK government has announced that all workers will now gain the right to request flexible working as a day one right – as to after 6 months of employment in the previous legislation. This move is a very welcome one, yet not enough to make flexible working a norm for all workers. To ensure that workers are truly able to access flexible working arrangements, we need to tackle the flexibility stigma still rampant in the UK.
Success
DECEMBER 6, 2022
New Year’s resolutions are a chance to fire up the willpower that waned in the previous year. They’re a chance to resolve to make ourselves do better, live more fully and stop holding ourselves back. That resolve can go a long way—but only if it’s backed up by action items that are tailored to who we are and what motivates us to change. Using the Enneagram, we can set goals and craft New Year’s resolutions with an understanding of why we act the way we do and what it will take for us to tr
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.
BMT Office Administration
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Without any fanfare at all, the IRS included new guidelines for electronic W-4s in the 2022 edition of Pub. 15-T. You’d be forgiven if you missed it since the IRS didn’t bother mentioning it in the What’s New section. Apparently, employers have been running into trouble trying to simplify the paper W-4 for their electronic systems. The IRS has responded with an emphatic “You can’t do that!”.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Career cushioning is the newest trend to emerge as professionals around the world brace for more uncertainty in 2023. . Previously, quiet quitting became a major fear for leaders as employees became comfortable doing what is expected at their jobs, rather than going above and beyond. . However, career cushioning is becoming the less-severe cousin of quiet quitting, which sees workers reskilling and upskilling on their own time, while window shopping for new positions in case they become victim
Productivityist
DECEMBER 7, 2022
If Jennifer Smith is right, the way anyone shares how-to knowledge is about to change forever. A former VC and McKinsey consultant turned accidental CEO, she interviewed more than 1,200 business leaders on a quest to understand everything there is to know about processes, best practices, and productivity. Now with her startup Scribe , she’s empowering people to own their processes by building the world’s first operating system for know-how.
Success
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Things were starting to unravel, but I needed to stay positive. In 2005, Primerica’s almost decade-long partnership with Citigroup had reached the point where we just didn’t fit within their environment anymore. It was causing problems for both them and us. Around Christmas that year, things had escalated to the point where we had to call a meeting with their CEO to find a solution that would help both companies.
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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