Team: Solo Admin

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Starting a new job is always a challenge, but it can be especially difficult when you are transitioning from one administrative support position to another. Whether you are moving to a new company or just changing roles within your current organization, there are certain things you can do to transition smoother for everyone involved. In this blog post, I will provide tips for making the switch to a new administrative support position.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

A new poll claims to highlight the need to tackle classism at work, with 57 percent of employees witnessing discrimination or a lack of inclusivity in the last year alone. A third of UK employees say classism is active in their workplace, according to the 2022 Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Report from Wildgoose. The report is based on a survey of employees from 133 UK workplaces.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Businesses with asynchronous workflows tend to have higher employee morale due to the increased communication and documentation practices that remote work encourages. . The outlook for asynchronous methods is in question with the continued push to return to the office. . In a Q&A, VP of Operations at TheSoul Publishing Patrik Wilkens told Allwork.Space that asynchronous communication is key for companies that value efficiency and employee satisfaction. .

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Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Have you ever held back from making a change or taking a chance, afraid of what might happen if you did? Have you ever stayed silent when there was something you really wanted to say, scared of ruffling feathers or being rejected? Have you ever thought to yourself, I wish I just had the guts? If you have, you’re not alone. As human beings, we’re wired for caution.

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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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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Gift Guide! Curating for this year was so much fun. I kept in mind my want to feature companies and makers I’d not featured last year (and, as you’ll see, I didn’t quite stick to it!), offer items across categories and with varied price ranges, and to only include items raved about by someone whose opinion I trust (including myself!).

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The Assistant Room

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Visit the 4* Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in the heart of the New Forest for the ultimate away-day location, company conference, spa weekend or overnight stay. The post A Review Of: Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Dorset first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

These three scenarios have one thing in common. Can you guess what it is? You just finished exercising, and your mom left you a voicemail: “Hi honey. Can you take me to the doctor tomorrow at 11 a.m.?” You have an important work call then, but you know she’ll be upset if you can’t do it. It’s 10 p.m. and your phone buzzes. It’s an email from a new client.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The European Commission has approved more than €380 million of funding for 168 new projects across Europe as part of its LIFE Programme for the environment and climate action. As part of the European Green Deal, it believes that the projects funded can help the EU become climate-neutral by 2050 and reach climate, energy and environmental goals. They aim to support biodiversity, nature restoration and a circular economy while contributing to the clean energy transition across the continent.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Luxury coworking provides a level of professionalism that helps to protect an organizations’ brand image, as well as offering all of the up-to-date technological and amenities needed to operate at maximum efficiency. . WeWork’s new executive office suites can include custom branding, private outdoor space, upscale furniture, and amenities. . Certain coworking spaces attract a particular type of clientele that desire a high level of success, meaning these spaces have to provide the means for t

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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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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Anthony O’Neal never thought he’d be making seven figures as a personal finance expert. “Ten years ago, no one really believed you could be a millionaire off of the internet by itself,” says O’Neal, author of three best-selling books on eliminating debt. At 19, O’Neal was $35,000 in debt and a college dropout. Fast-forward 19 years, and he’s since helped more than 250,000 people on their path toward a debt-free life with his best-selling book Debt-Free Degree.

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Amber Sullivan is a career EA with more than 15 years of experience supporting c-suite and senior executives. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Amber talks about leading a team of assistants, working with admins who lack ambition, balancing the demands of a fast-paced work environment with a fast-paced home life, and being honest during the interview process.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

One of the many important talking points of The Great Workplace Conversation and the widespread adoption of hybrid working over the past three years has been how we talk about change. Whenever anybody refers to people ‘returning to work’, they can expect to be corrected by somebody else pointing out that most people never stopped working during the various lockdowns.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Digital nomadism is fast becoming a global megatrend with thousands of people working and traveling from a range of towns, cities and villages around the globe. Some countries and cities are incentivizing remote workers and nomads to move there, and are even making it legally easier to work there by introducing digital nomad visas. According to NomadList, the fastest growing remote work hubs of 2022 include Buenos Aires, Bangkok, and Lima.

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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.

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Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Empathy typically isn’t a trait that springs to mind when you think of what goes into building professional relationships. But Gail Gross, Ph.D., a family, relationship and child development expert, says empathy is the most important characteristic for relationships, whether at work or with family and friends. “If you can put yourself in the other person’s shoes, even if you don’t agree, then you can often see the issue from their perspective.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America. Indigenous scholar Lindsey Schneider addresses the ill-gotten legacy of settler colonialism with an introduction to the Land Back movement: the push to return stewardship of the Earth to its rightful guardians and restore balance to ecosystems for generations to come.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

IN13 is in production but you can see the digital edition of issue 12 of IN Magazine here. It continues to explore the most up to date topics for workplace managers and executives. Including: a look at the reality of liveable cities; why offices now need to offer people more privacy, peace and quiet; how firms need to address the challenges of the circular economy; a case study from the dynamic city of Ljubljana; David Sharp on the ethics of AI; Chelsea Perino on hybrid working; a critical revie

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Sharing food with coworkers can bring joy, but it can also be complicated because of allergies, food sensitivities, diets and even office politics. . Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, which is why it’s unsurprising that workplace eating habits can majorly impact health. . Here’s how to survive the holiday treat rush in the office — a time-honored tradition of overwhelming your coworkers with indulgent food — that spans roughly from Thanksgiving leftovers through th

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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Everyone, particularly children, needs an identity larger than themselves—something they belong to, feel a part of, and gain security and protection from. It is kids who do not get this identity from their families who are drawn to the rituals, “colors,” and traditions of gangs or other identity substitutes for families. Strong traditions exist in every lasting institution—in schools, in fraternities and certainly in families.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the child of Holocaust survivors and a World War II refugee herself, peace builder Georgette Bennett was stunned by the human toll and tragedy of the Syrian civil war. She got to work, bringing together historical enemies to build an aid pipeline from Israel to Syria -- a feat many considered impossible, but has since helped millions. Through this inspiring story of unlikely partnership, Bennett shares three steps for creating change and invites all of us to take action when we see someone in

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

I sat in the main hall at a recent conference, listening to the keynote presentation. A Head of HR at a large manufacturing company described the implementation of their wellbeing strategy over the last year. So far, so important. There is no doubt that the conversation around wellbeing has been rightly amplified, as employees are seeking to gain and maintain more life in their work-life balance.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The General Services Administration has renewed its contract to connect U.S. federal employees to coworking spaces across the country. . Last year, GSA signed a contract with WeWork and other coworking operators to give employees a place of professional solace during the pandemic. Now, the agency is giving workers access to a variety of other spaces from Expansive, The Yard and WeWork across Denver, San Francisco and Washington D.C. .

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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

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Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

“There is a reason humans are so fascinated with stories,” says Nancy Duarte, author of DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story and Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols. “People are interested in transformation, and in a well-told story; they see themselves in that story.” According to Duarte, the classic three-part story structure is: Set up the hero—a likable, but flawed, individual—and the challenge they must face.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

There’s a better way to be the best. That’s what Mike Williams shares in his book, Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple and what we talk about in this episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy. He is a speaker, author, executive, and coach who helps leaders obtain small wins with a big impact on their lives and businesses. Today, Mike assists clients using an effective coaching methodology that’s far from complicated.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

There is an increasing awareness that carbon is contained within all the products we buy. As an example, a leading sports trainer manufacturer is now displaying carbon content labelling, rather like food retailers quote calories. Within the workplace sector, the environmental impact of the built environment and products such as office furniture and flooring are seemingly well known.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sabbaticals are often seen as a benefit reserved for the world of academia, but businesses are slowly catching on to this trend. . Employee wellbeing has emerged as a vital component to successful businesses — and those who neglect it are poised for major losses. That’s why companies like Charles Schwab have incentivized employee retention by offering 28-day sabbaticals starting at the five-year point. .

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Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Coming up with corporate gifts your associates will love is easier than you think. You simply need to narrow down criteria. You want company gifts that anyone can use and enjoy. You want your gift to show your appreciation in a unique and memorable way. You want your gift to say a little something about you, too. Giving company gifts made from sustainable materials with eco-friendly processes will help narrow your choices down by meeting all three criteria!

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Jennie Lyon

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Internet is full of business owners who are having great success with membership sites and online communities. Entrepreneurs just like you are using this profitable connective marketing model to build a stream of passive income that is second to none. And it’s much easier than you think. We all can agree there is no… The post 8 Things You Need To Know About Membership Sites appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A new report from Samsung suggests that the stereotype of the typical small business owners as a person who work around the clock is outdated. Around half of full-time business owners in the UK say they have no fixed work hours at all, preferring a fluid workday set up. One-third (31 percent) of business owners also said they commit to fewer than 7 hours as a typical core working day, preferring to work when optimal to their businesses.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Tech companies are giddy with excitement as former Twitter employees desert their homebase. . With the social media platform undergoing drastic changes within a short span, other companies are taking advantage of the top talent aimlessly wandering around for a new employer. . For instance, leaders are taking aim at Elon Musk’s leadership, criticizing his decision to slash the company’s workforce and essentially upend its foundation.?

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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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