Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Sometimes simply being in the room is a disempowering act. That’s one of the hidden challenges of being in a leadership role—whatever your background, there’s a likelihood that the strength that got you this far has now become a liability. When you’re in charge, your opinion simply takes up more space than that of others, whether you intend it to or not.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
According to the 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, 47% of managers were found to be the biggest perpetrators of workplace cyberbullying. . According to the survey, 61.5% of remote workers were either bullied or witnessed someone being bullied, well-above the national average of 49%.? . Bullying at work is abhorrent, but the mass adoption of hybrid and remote work could magnify the problem if not addressed.
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The Leader Assistant Podcast
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive’s most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant.
The Assistant Room
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Located in the heart of the City, just a stone’s throw away from Liverpool Station you will find Piazza Italiana, […]. The post A Review Of: Piazza Italiana, London 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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Improving the performance of a team member is not a one-way street. Your team members will trust and follow you only when they feel you put in an effort to make their life and work-life better. If you remember one thing about this process, let it be this: Your team will always remember how you make them feel while at work, to riff on Maya Angelou’s famous quote.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The amount of time people spend staring at screens has increased significantly, especially for work — remote employees spend nearly 13 hours per day on average staring at screens . Almost 70% of remote workers are experiencing eye strain, but there are ways to mitigate this. . 73% of remote workers have used some form of blue-light blocking glasses, and 67% attribute having less eye strain to their use of blue-light glasses. .
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The Assistant Room
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
'Quiet Quitting' is the new buzz phrase, coming out of a lockdown world where people have started to reevaluate their priorities and work/life balance. Gathering speed on social media, it essentially means simply ‘just staying within the parameters of your job description’ - doing no more, and no less, than what is required by your contract. The post Quiet Quitting: An Impossible Concept for the Admin Industry??
Success
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Have you ever lost an entire afternoon to an engaging conversation or become so involved in a work project that everything else was forgotten? Then you’ve experienced the “flow state” firsthand. The best definition I’ve ever heard for this psychological event is this: “[Flow is] an optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best.”.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Priorities of Gen Z applicants might foretell how records of work history will evolve in the future, including portfolios replacing resumes, and spotlighting activism and fundraising as part of one’s work. . Gen Z’s values are clashing with the values of former generations who make up the bulk of hiring manager positions. . Many employers prefer tradition and expressly dislike the idea of replacing resumes and doing away with cover letters. .
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
"Be spreaders of facts and truths," says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience in public health. Hear him dive into the latest on protecting yourself from the virus, his unwavering faith in science, what he plans to do after retiring (or "rewiring") -- and soak up some hard-won wisdom for the next generation.
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.
Karen Vivarelli
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Here’s how to nail that potential client. The first part of the process is having a Prices and Packages Guide that showcases your amazing services AND shows them how you can help them 1⃣ Make sure the branding and tone of voice that is used is consistent with your business. 2⃣ Make sure it is clear to the potential client what your services include and how you can help them reach their full potential as a business owner 3⃣ Include information about yourself and what you like
Success
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
I look out the window and see my cat, Mr. Noodle, lurching toward the tall grass at the edge of our field. He creeps along, then stops. His ears twitch and his tail whips back and forth. He waits. Then he pounces into the tall grass. A few seconds pass and he emerges with a chipmunk dangling from his mouth. Noodle is quite the hunter. He serves as a constant reminder of an important difference between animals and human beings: Animals just do what their instincts tell them to.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The results DALL-E 2 has been showing are promising and worrying in their efficiency. Tech moguls whose primary goal is automation development are not worried, but graphic designers — who may see DALL-E 2 as threatening — are. . Luckily, DALL-E 2’s implications will be far less harmful to professionals than it may seem. . Instead of taking graphic designer jobs away, it will augment them and help small businesses and coworking spaces that may not be able to afford graphic designers to brand
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Majora Carter has a solution: What if we treated these communities like struggling companies?
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.
Jen Lawrence
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
When wrapping up a project, it’s easy just to let the work be marked “completed” and move on to the next big thing. However, a project debrief is essential to learning from the experience and growing as a team. Conduct a successful Project Debrief by setting aside the time to review and discuss. Prior to the Debrief Meeting. In preparation for the debrief meeting, have team members submit feedback in a way that allows all team members to feel safe being candid.
Success
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Mark Twain once said that “habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” I have lived by these words, coaxing change in my life by giving up one of 12 indulgences and conveniences (chocolate, shopping and cellphones among them) per month for a year. Then I literally wrote the book on my experiences.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Reimagining the office is critical to the future of the workplace, particularly as hybrid models take center stage. . Daan van Rossum is the CEO of FlexOS and Dreamplex, both of which help companies in South East Asia connect to, launch and manage hybrid workplaces. His aim is to provide workplace experience as a service, making the transition to a flexible environment more seamless and effective. .
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through collective giving, or what she calls “giving circles”: groups of people with shared values who come together to make change, strengthen their social fabric and help diverse solutions get funded. Learn the four steps to start a thriving giving circle in your community -- and see how thousands of people worldwide are already part of this movement to usher in a new era of philanthropy that is democratic and joyful.
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.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Todd Henry is returning for another productive conversation. He’s the author of several books, and an international speaker on creativity, productivity, and passion for work, as well as a coach for people and teams to help them generate brilliant ideas. This week, we are discussing his latest book, The Daily Creative. We talk about what it was like to put this book together, how you should go through the book, and then we take certain passages of the book and discuss them. and it’s v
Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Virtual therapy provides mental and emotional healthcare to those who may not otherwise have access. Users receive the counseling they need remotely, through their digital device such as laptop, desktop or a mobile app—think of it as telemed, but for mental health and well-being. Telehealth provides virtual counseling for individuals when and where you need it.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
While in its infancy, proptech has the ability to become a major superpower for the coworking industry, according to Hector Kolonas, cofounder of data synching platform Syncaroo and author of the This Week In Coworking newsletter. . This week at GWA (Global Workspace Association), Kolonas sits down with four other coworking industry experts for the “Behind the Screens: The Past, Present And Future Of Workspace Tech” panel. .
Jennie Lyon
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Even if you have the best products or services out there, you will still experience some level of shopping cart abandonment. You can use proven strategies to reduce shopping cart abandonment and increase sales. In this article, we’ll share 4 of the most effective strategies for reducing shopping cart abandonment that will increase your bottom… The post 4 Proven Strategies To Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
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
Jen Lawrence
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Starting a new project? Don’t jump right in until you’ve held a kick-off meeting. A Project Kick-Off Meeting is essential to set expectations, address concerns, and engage all parties in the goals and objectives. Without this meeting, your project may veer off the intended course, take more effort than necessary, or may not even achieve its goal. A Project Kick-Off Meeting ensures you start with the end in mind and direct everyone’s energy toward success.
Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Virtual therapy provides mental and emotional healthcare to those who may not otherwise have access. Users receive the counseling they need remotely, through their digital device such as laptop, desktop or a mobile app—think of it as telemed, but for mental health and well-being. Telehealth provides virtual counseling for individuals when and where you need it.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Remote and hybrid models are here to stay, and WeWork is eager to take advantage of this new reality of the workplace. . This week, the coworking operator announced its first residential developer partnership with Cedar Street. Through the deal, WeWork will take up 25,000 square feet of space in Chicago’s 12-story Bridgeview Bank building. Simultaneously, Cedar Street will be redeveloping part of the building to incorporate 176 apartments. .
Bonnie Low Kramen
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Flexible work schedules & Arrangements?—?Leaders are experimenting with hybrid work schedules, the 4-day workweek, totally remote workforce, and no meeting Fridays. Employers are aware that staffers are stressed and anxious for many reasons, but mainly because of the uncertainty about what comes next with Covid variants and how that impacts their work life and taking care of children, etc.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how their biological origins may be connected -- and treatable with the same therapeutics. A call to challenge dogma and break down traditional silos in science, with the hope of saving lives.
Success
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Dr. Shawn Robinson was diagnosed with dyslexia as a teen. After being encouraged to pursue a mastery of language, he created Dr. Dyslexia Dude , a series of graphic novels that feature a young superhero with dyslexia. This week, Robinson joins Karen Allen to talk about his own dyslexia journey, why the dictionary is his favorite book, and all of the unexpected benefits that come with studying language and sounds.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Research continues to support one certainty in the future of work : take a person’s flexibility away, and they’ll look for it elsewhere. . According to new research from the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research, workers in Australia work an average of two days a week from home, above than the 1.5-day average across 27 other countries from mid-2021 to early 2022. .
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
No longer do people have to make a living by working traditional 9 to 5 schedules. Now, workers have more choice than ever to work when, where and how they please. . The rise of the freelancer and gig economies means companies have to do more to entice this voluntary workforce to participate in their operations. . As a result, companies are being forced to try new methods of getting workers’ attention through their benefits and amenities.
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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