Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Ardent Partners recently released their 2016-2017 State of Contingent Workforce Management report. The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations. According to the report, the use of contingent workers by corporations continues to grow and accounts for nearly 38 percent of all workers in 2016.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant. This is a video recap from Joan Burge & Jasmine Freeman. Some of the highlights you will find in this broadcast: The Future Belongs to the Revolutionary Assistant//highlights from Joan’s opening keynote. Why become a revolutionary assistant? Communication challenges assistants have with their executive.
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Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
At our recent regional events we discussed some of the issues that are facing assistants today. Lots of challenges came up, but one that struck me as typical across all industries was the actual amount of work that the assistants had to do. Assistants are taking on more and more tasks and are involved in all sorts of projects. This is great (as long as we are appreciated for it and well… That is a whole other blog post!
Productivity Bits
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Having a balcony in your office is a great way to still get some outdoors while remaining indoors. This holds especially true for those days where the weather outside is absolutely gorgeous and you are stuck inside working calculating one huge sum after another. If your office has some outdoor space, utilize it by turning it into a balcony. And to help you with that, here are 5 ideas to make your office balcony look something that came out right from Pinterest: 1.
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
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 31, 2016
It's that time of year again. We're not referring to the holidays. It's trend forecast season, when everyone releases their top trends lists and predictions for the next year. Gartner, the large technology analyst firm, has already released multiple 2017 trends lists. Below is their list of the top technology trends for 2017.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
It is November. If you have been following Office Dynamics for a year or more, you know that we pause in November to honor the memory of Dave Burge. Dave was Joan’s husband, a big part of Office Dynamics and we lost him to Pancreatic Cancer in 2011. We are donating 50% of all proceeds from the sales of Joan’s book, Underneath It All. The book is discounted to $12 for the month of November.
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Eco-Office Gals
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Going green at work isn’t just going to cut down the energy bills , it’s also going make your office a lot healthier and productive. The technology is constantly evolving and getting smarter. It’s also likely a lot of the new gadgets will conveniently fit your budget. Here are the top ten eco-friendly gadgets you absolutely must have at work: iBamboo: Most offices wouldn’t have a iPad or iPhone dock with speakers, but if your office needs music here’s the best gadget you could buy.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
OK, to start with they really aren't flying cars. What Uber is suggesting in their 99 page white paper is a new form of on-demand, urban air transportation. Using vertical take off and landing (VTOL) planes (pictured below), Uber aims to provide on-demand flights around and between urban centers. Key quote from Wired's article on Uber's plans : Within five years, according to the white paper, Uber expects the market to produce a fully electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing pla
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
This is a posted question from Business Management Daily ‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission. . Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. But this is the way I’ve been all my life and I’m not sure I can change.
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can make your regular tasks into a card game and make them more fun. Here are some highlights: How do I play? What kind of tasks will work for this game? What if I don’t want to do any of them? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play.
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.
Eco-Office Gals
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Perhaps nothing is so routine as garbage day. At least once a week in neighborhoods around the world, garbage trucks hit the streets to empty waste and recycling bins at homes and businesses. Although these routes are carefully scheduled based on time and geographic location, they are not always the most efficient. The trucks come whether the bins are empty or full.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
I get asked a lot about automation services like IFTTT and Zapier. I like those services, but I don’t use them as much as some might think. I rarely use Zapier for anything and I have few IFTTT recipes. If I find an automation that might work for me and lessen my workload, then I’ll consider it. However, I’m hesitant to implement it. The reason for this is I don’t want to have to deal with the fallout of the service not working the way it is supposed to work.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
If you find SEO confusing, you’re probably asking yourself how in the heck a non-techie business owner like yourself can ever hope to master this ever-changing landscape effectively. photo credit: [link] / Flickr. The truth is you can’t, there are plain and simply too many things to consider: Creating an interesting blog (that will attract search engine visitors).
A Great Day's Work
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
The sharing economy has evolved beyond car rides and used clothing and has arrived at the office building – but what does that mean for your training sessions? In fact, both companies and employees alike can not only benefit from but genuinely enjoy offsite meetings, even when training is something they viewed previously as boring. It’s obvious why these meetings are popular – but are they worth more than the typical boardroom training session.
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.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tracking inventory is essential in many small businesses, especially if you run a retail business. But there is much more involved in inventory management than simply tracking your products. You also have to manage the pricing, the timing, the quantity of your orders, the best time for restocking particular products, the costs of your storage, and a lot more.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The clothing you wear at work may have an impact on your daily productivity levels. If you want to do well on the job, you have to plan your outfits out in a meticulous and careful manner. Failing to do so can often lead to results that are less than desirable. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of classic mens business suits or more casual and easygoing attire.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 30, 2016
There are several reasons why a person would opt to use a home drug testing kit instead of going to a lab for testing. Some of them might have tried a puff or two – or even a whole pipe of weed and wanted to know the result before getting sent to the lab by a potential employer, while others just wanted to see if one of their family members has a substance abuse problem.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 31, 2016
On this episode, my guest is Grant Baldwin , who returns to The Productivityist Podcast. Grant is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Speaker Lab – where he helps people (specifically speakers) become more effective in their craft. We spoke about the processes in planning and delivering an effective talk. Grant expounded on the logistical needs prior to a speaking event, the mental process of writing a manuscript, and the importance of rehearsing.
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.
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