Success
MAY 17, 2022
Whether you manage employees, coordinate a team of volunteers, serve on a board or are in charge of juggling your family’s schedule every day, your leadership skills hinge on your ability to communicate effectively with others. Here are six communication skills that will make you a better leader, improve your relationships with other people and boost your team’s (or family’s) productivity and morale: 1.
Allwork
MAY 18, 2022
Workplace wellness has grown to mean much more than a free lunch. . While happy hours, coupons to a local coffee shop, and rooftop pools most certainly are enticing amenities for workers hesitant about returning to the office, addressing the wellness of employees will be key in ushering a sustainable return. . No one is bound to complain about any of these amenities, but leaders have a responsibility to provide more than surface-level perks for the post-pandemic workplace.?
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All Things Admin
MAY 18, 2022
As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. Your job is to make your executive look good in the spotlight, not to shine it on yourself. You may even feel more comfortable behind the curtain than on stage. . And that’s OK…most of the time. However, to keep your career moving forward, you need to practice some self-promotion, too.
The Assistant Room
MAY 16, 2022
Whether you want to wow your Exec with stunning views of the Thames, inspiring interiors or the fanciest of fine dining, these private dining rooms in London Bridge are sure to be a hit. Read on to explore some hidden gems south side of the river. The post Best Private Dining Rooms in London Bridge first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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
Success
MAY 19, 2022
Startup and small-business owners often have to juggle many roles and wear multiple hats. Among those hats are manager and leader, especially in the earliest days of a company’s history. But these workplace roles, though seemingly similar, have several important differences. It can be tough to know when to manage vs. when to lead, especially if you’re new at running a company or team.
Allwork
MAY 19, 2022
Business networking has been around for centuries, and building connections remains a crucial part of modern business. . Networking practices continue to change and evolve, and the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly changed the way businesses promote their services and build connections. . Networking now accommodates in-person and virtual events, and according to Austin Titus of Network Lead Exchange, the future of networking is likely to remain hybrid. .
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TED Talks
MAY 17, 2022
Are you actually busy, or do you just feel busy? The answer matters because it could change how you move through your daily life. Leadership expert Dorie Clark shares the three reasons people fall into an endless loop of feeling constantly busy, and invites you to question what really motivates how you spend your time. Are you actually busy, or do you just feel busy?
Success
MAY 15, 2022
“You are not here merely to make a living,” president Woodrow Wilson once said. “You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”. We all operate with a certain set of principles. These principles aren’t ones we often put into writing or even speak aloud, but they help us be resilient in times of chaos or confusion—switching indus
Allwork
MAY 16, 2022
Although the gender pay gap is steadily closing, the uncontrolled pay gap remains stagnant – with women being paid $0.82 for every $1.00 paid to men. . There are compounding racial inequalities creating an even wider pay gap for women from so-called minority groups. Other factors such as socio-economic background, age and level of education also contribute to pay disparities. .
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 15, 2022
Mom, wife, and high performer, Kate Wilkes is an executive assistant who found work she loves, with a leader who poured into her. Kate is moving out of her EA role and into a Chief People Officer role doing work she loves. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kate walks us through her career path from EA to Chief People Officer, shares how important culture is, and encourages assistants on how to find your path.
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
MAY 19, 2022
In times of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to inspire hope. Sharing hard-won wisdom, business leader Ken Chenault talks about what it takes to enact positive, enduring change -- and why it's more important than ever to invest in responsible innovation that uplifts people and centers equality and fairness. (This conversation was hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers.).
Success
MAY 17, 2022
How do you grow your circle of influence and become more influential around the colleagues and friends that you currently have in your life right now? Because if we’re honest about it, having influence is big, right? Influence allows you to have more income, it allows you to have more impact; it allows you to have a better life. We are all seeking some kind of influence in the world.
Allwork
MAY 17, 2022
Repeatable tasks should be automated, giving coworking space operators and managers valuable time back in their day. . The Coworks automated billing platform is flexible and robust and is designed to help reduce hands-on time. The right technology can free your coworking space manager to focus on work that is of high value: cultivating the community, serving members, and growing the business.
Workplace Insight
MAY 15, 2022
A study of the London office market from Gerald Eve suggests that there is now the highest number of lettings since before the pandemic with activity focused on smaller requirements and environmentally friendly buildings. Lettings between 10,000 and 20,000 sq ft made up a significant portion of demand with 713,000 sq ft (or 23 percent) of all activity, which totalled 3.1m sq ft in Q1.
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
MAY 17, 2022
As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of large social media platforms, allowing creators to more freely distribute their work and connect with their audiences.
Success
MAY 14, 2022
In the past, having an employee wellness program was a nice perk for companies to offer. But as we enter the third year of the pandemic, mental and physical health are stretched thin. Amid the Great Resignation, having a comprehensive employee wellness program has now become essential in attracting and retaining top talent. Now more than ever, companies need to create more effective wellness programs, as employees need these wellness programs in order to be resilient and still succeed during the
Allwork
MAY 16, 2022
As people get more comfortable working from their home offices, tech companies need to find new ways to increase employee engagement and improve retention. . In a Q&A with Jen Grogono, CEO of uStudio, she explained the benefits of audio-based communication. . Instead of relying on read/write mediums, providing company communication through audio and video platforms gives employees flexibility over how to consume content. .
Workplace Insight
MAY 16, 2022
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and its network of over 70 Green Building Councils have launched a Circularity Accelerator — a global programme that sets out to accelerate the adoption of circular economy and resource efficiency principles in the building and construction sector. Last week, the United Nations (UN) reported we have a 50 percent chance of exceeding 1.5°C of global heating in the next five years.
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.
TED Talks
MAY 18, 2022
Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked -- and how companies can foster working cultures that empower everyone to achieve success. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event.
Success
MAY 20, 2022
In this video segment from SUCCESS magazine’s May/June cover interview with Shaquille O’Neal , he discusses his relationship with money, the benefits of education and his personal definition of success. . O’Neal’s relationship with money is primarily focused on what he can do for others —his mother first and foremost. Throughout his childhood, his mother put her children first, and now he’s using his money to pay his family back for everything they’ve done for him. “If it wasn’t for
Allwork
MAY 17, 2022
Remote work has undoubtedly altered the way we work and live. But one often overlooked impact of this work arrangement has been the rise in housing prices across the US. . In fact, these policies have contributed to half of the 23.8% growth in housing prices between 2019 and November 2021 according to a new paper released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). .
Workplace Insight
MAY 15, 2022
All of humanity’s problems,” the French scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote in 1654, “stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” He may have been right, but then again, sitting in a room alone isn’t necessarily a great state of permanent being either. There was a time we used to talk with dismay about the Japanese phenomenon of intense social distancing known as hikikomori.
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
TED Talks
MAY 16, 2022
Conservation efforts in Africa have typically been led by “parachute conservationists” -- outsiders who drop in thinking they have all the answers, hire locals to implement them and then disappear. But conservationist Resson Kantai Duff has a better way to save wildlife in Africa: let locals lead these efforts themselves. She calls for a major shift in how conservation in Africa works, showing why the people closest to the land are the ones best fit to care for it.
Success
MAY 18, 2022
Collaboration is one thing, but collaborating with your competition ? “Instead of just going head-to-head as foaming-at-the-mouth competitors, think of ways you can partner,” says Josh Linkner, four-time tech entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and keynote speaker. “There are countless opportunities to partner with people or businesses you previously considered your competition.”.
Allwork
MAY 16, 2022
Between 10% and 30% of the population in the US are neurodivergent, yet unemployment amongst this group remains staggeringly high. . Employers may need to redesign workspaces, overhaul their recruitment practices and redefine DE&I policies to attract and retain neurodivergent job seekers. . Last year a record 47.4 million Americans quit their jobs – so why aren’t employers pursuing this untapped pool of talent?
Workplace Insight
MAY 15, 2022
New CIPD research claims that almost half (45 percent) of UK employers report having vacancies that are hard-to-fill, and almost two thirds (65 percent) anticipate problems filling vacancies in the next six months. The most common response made in the past six months by employers with hard-to-fill vacancies has been to increase pay (44 percent). However, only a quarter (27 percent) of organisations plan to raise wages in response to the competition for talent in the future.
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.
Productivityist
MAY 18, 2022
Reimagine yourself, Own who you are, Act on what’s next for you, Reassess your relationships. This is a mantra that Michael Clinton lives by. And this conversation with him is one that I’ve been really excited to release. Michael is a best-selling author and former magazine publisher and president for Hearst magazine. He is a writer-at-large for Esquire as well as a regular columnist for Men’s Health.
Success
MAY 18, 2022
Success looks different from person to person. There is no single standard for what success is. For me, one of those standards is watching every single movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as soon as it comes out. . That may not be one of your success metrics, but I’m about to inject a little MCU into your thinking about personal development, entrepreneurship or career success anyway.
Allwork
MAY 16, 2022
Coworking Insights’ latest report shows that monthly prices for hot desks grew during January 2021 and January 2022. . The fourth annual 2022 Hot Desk Price Index Report, which compares the pricing of desks across 19,500 coworking spaces in 172 countries, revealed that the average monthly cost grew by 9% worldwide. . The countries that saw the highest hot desk prices were: .
Workplace Insight
MAY 16, 2022
New research from LinkedIn claims to highlight a potential impending ‘flexidus’ amongst women in the UK workforce, with 52 percent saying they’ve considered leaving, or have left, their role due to a lack of flexibility. According to the research, a perceived lack of flexibility at work is having a significant impact on women’s careers. Of the women who have left a job because of a lack of flexible working, more than one in five (21 percent) say their career progression has been hindered, and 25
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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