Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
As a career coach, I often remind people that raises serve two purposes. In my experience, many people only focus on one or the other, and that can be detrimental. A raise is both a reward for the value you’ve created in the past and an investment in your future potential—the value your employer expects you to bring to the organization moving forward.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Heather Cantor has a background in executive operations and business management across diverse sectors in roles such as Executive Business Partner (EBP), Executive Assistant, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Heather talks about what’s next for executive assistants, the difference between an EA and an executive business partner (EBP), what growth looks like beyond the EBP role, and leading a team of assistants.
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Allwork
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Recent revelations from insiders at leading AI organizations like OpenAI have underscored the critical role of whistleblowers in steering the industry towards ethical practices. In light of recent advocacy by insiders at organizations like OpenAI, businesses need to implement actionable strategies for safeguarding whistleblowers. Organizations can start off by fostering a “speak up” culture that encourages employees to voice concerns safely and without fear of retaliation.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Transitioning to remote work requires dedicated training programs for managers to shift from traditional oversight to output-based management while ensuring a supportive culture. Effective remote management hinges on focusing on results rather than physical presence, employing asynchronous communication, structured meetings, and fostering emotional connections.
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
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Technological advancements, increased remote work culture, and cost efficiencies are propelling the growth of coworking spaces in rural and suburban areas. These spaces can boost local economies by fostering entrepreneurship, reducing brain drain, and providing communal support and resources, alongside environmental benefits due to reduced commuting.
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
From the first batch ever baked with Grandma, chocolate chip cookies are a sugar fix we indulge in, both to celebrate and to console us. Since the invention of the chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s, the baked goodie has maintained its hold over our hearts and waistlines, making cookie icons like Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, true purveyors of joy.
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Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Learn how to get your resume past AI and ATS with expert tips on optimizing format, keywords, and strategies to stand out in the hiring process.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By 2030, the nature of work will likely be more cognitive, requiring creativity, critical thinking, and constant digital upskilling to solve complex problems. Predicting the exact future of work in 2030 is speculative and subject to unpredictable factors such as technological advancements, economic conditions, and societal changes. While challenges undoubtedly exist, the future of work in 2030 presents a dynamic and exciting landscape.
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Personal branding expert Claire Bahn, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based boutique strategic communications and marketing outfit Claire Bahn Group , says she got into the field professionally after learning to market herself as an actor and model. “I found that the people who marketed themselves the best were able to get the jobs they were best suited for,” she says.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
A new study suggests that engaging in arts and crafts activities can significantly enhance personal wellbeing, offering greater benefits than traditional employment. The research , conducted by a team from Anglia Ruskin University and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health , found that activities like pottery, painting, knitting, and woodworking can increase life satisfaction, happiness, and the sense that life is worthwhile.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the climate crisis. Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares innovative solutions to reduce waste — from solar-powered cold rooms to apps that sell discounted restaurant leftovers — and shares tips on how you can keep good food from going to the trash.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Coworking spaces are generally viewed as a more affordable choice for small teams compared to traditional office leases, and a new Coworking Cafe study strongly backs this up. The study examined both coworking subscriptions and traditional office leases in 102 U.S. cities for a team of around 10 employees and found significant cost savings offered by coworking memberships across 97% of those cities.
Success
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
We all have that bad habit we just can’t shake, from sneaking a cigarette even though you quit smoking 20 years ago, to eating your feelings in a bowl of ice cream at 11 p.m. But what if you don’t know how to break bad habits? Some experts point to habit replacement, rather than elimination, as a more doable strategy for change. After all, not only are we creatures of habit, but we aren’t the best at resisting temptation, in many forms.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Central London is showing steady progress in the return to a traditional working day, with workers spending more time in the office compared to last year, according to a new survey. The data , collected by Centre for Cities in collaboration with Savanta and Focaldata, claims that the average full-time worker in Central London spent 2.7 days per week in the office in June 2024.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Whether you're asking for a raise or resolving a family dispute, she offers five simple tips for a successful discussion — starting with one powerful question. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Office leasing in India is experiencing a significant increase as flex spaces achieve their highest contribution to overall leasing volumes, according to Business Standard. In the first six months of 2024, the share of flex spaces in total office leasing reached an unprecedented 12.7%, compared to just 10.2% in 2019. This trend underscores a growing preference among occupiers for more adaptable and customizable office solutions.
Success
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Unlike employees, freelancers don’t have their rights and work responsibilities automatically outlined when they agree to work for a company. Whether initiated by the contracting company or the freelancer, contractual work agreements define important items, such as the project’s scope, payment, deadlines and ownership. Although contracts may initially seem like extra paperwork, these agreements create the foundation of a healthy working relationship.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It’s always fascinating to watch somebody deal with information that challenges their view on an issue. Doubly so when it’s somebody really, really smart. And when it’s information that challenges one of their core beliefs, or some notion they hold about themselves such as their self-image, the multiplying factors of cognitive dissonance can really start to stack up.
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.
TED Talks
AUGUST 31, 2024
Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of Fixable, TED's business advice call-in show, hosted by Anne Morriss and Frances Frei. Where do bullies go when they grow up? New research shows they just move from the playground to the workplace. This week, Master Fixer and social psychologist Amy Cuddy joins Anne and Frances to walk us through the strikingly stable patterns bullies follow to undermine
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Flexible workspace provider Expansive is set to broaden its Chicago footprint with the launch of its seventh location in the city’s iconic Pru building. This new Chicago location was unveiled in partnership with Riverside Investments and Wanxiang Real Estate Group. The space will occupy the 35th floor of Tower #2, which is a space previously managed by workspace provider IWG under its Regus brand.
Success
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
One of the most challenging aspects of freelance life can be finding clients, especially when starting out. Luckily, there are as many creative ways to showcase your talents as there are gig workers hoping to catch a break. Hiring professionals is always an option. So is bartering services, such as writing copy in exchange for web design or SEO skills, which, along with work samples, brings the potential for future collaborations and referrals.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
A comment piece published in The Sunday Times by UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has sparked a debate about whether there is a link between the rise in working from home and an increase in truancy levels among pupils. The number of pupils who are routinely and persistently absent from school is around 150 per cent higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get a strong reaction. What he wasn't prepared for was the idea that the blowback might actually cause him to rethink his own response to climate change. But as he shares in this delightfully engaging talk, his conversations with skeptics of all stripes ultimately taught him a fresh and fascinating lesson about how we can all think about — and act upon — the climate crisis.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The U.S. job market showed renewed strength in August, with 142,000 jobs added, easing concerns of an economic slowdown. Workers and businesses alike are now awaiting the Federal Reserve’s impending decision on what’s expected to be the first of a series of interest rate cuts that would impact hiring rates, wage growth, and the broader economy. With hiring revisions for June and July suggesting a less stable job market than initially thought, the Fed will need to weigh how aggressively to cut
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Getting sued might be every freelancer’s worst nightmare. A decade ago, Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, a freelance journalist and speaker, was asked to edit and fact-check an article about 10 celebrities who had declared bankruptcy. The online publication paid her $125, well below Gobel’s normal rate, but she took it on as a favor because she wrote for this media outlet often.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A new poll from Unmind claims claims that there is a significant discrepancy between how UK managers believe they’re performing and the experience of those being managed by them, with over two-thirds (67 percent) UK workers having left or considered leaving their job because of a bad manager. The survey of 3,005 office workers (1,500 managers and 1,505 employees) suggests that, while 83 percent of managers say they’ve had formal training in people management, only 63 percent of their direct repo
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and playwright and theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi reflect on the deep connection between human suffering and environmental degradation and the community-building power of art to raise awareness. With equal parts hope and concern for the future, they speak to the urgent need to act now — and emphasize the transcendent power of compassion-fueled collaboration.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Cofounder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, Ilya Sutskever, has raised $1 billion for his new tech startup that plans to address safety and ethical issues related to artificial intelligence (AI). Sutskever founded his new startup Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) in June, and the initial investments secured from renowned venture capital firms — including NFDG, a16z, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and SV Ange — reveal how high the concern is about the risks associated with rapid advancements
Success
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In Bonaire, the word “dushi” has a few different meanings. It can be a term of endearment like “baby,” or it can describe a sweet, delicious food. In the local Papiamentu language, “dushi bida” means “the good life” and describes a feeling of deep contentment. I learned this on a recent trip to Bonaire, where I spent the week walking the colorful streets of the capital, Kralendijk, exploring the island’s national park and getting my fill of fresh seafood.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m revisiting my conversation with the prolific and engaging Jon Acuff. When we originally spoke, Jon had just released his book All It Takes Is A Goal , which dives into the framework he uses to turn ideas into reality. This episode provides a timeless look at Jon’s insights on goal setting, mindset, and living up to your potential.
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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