Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 13, 2023
How to expand your role when there is no room for growth It can be challenging to break through the glass ceiling as an Assistant when your organisation has no room for growth. I've heard it repeatedly from Assistants, they are often stuck in a pay scale or band that [.
Productivityist
APRIL 10, 2023
Every week I have a daily theme where I give my overarching focus to planning. The key to planning isn’t just making sure you have your external commitments locked down and taken care of in the days ahead. It’s also to make sure that you’ve got your internal commitments locked down. You need to make sure you’re balancing commitments.
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Allwork
APRIL 11, 2023
Working women face barriers and exclusion from career growth opportunities, negatively impacting the future of work. According to McKinsey & Company, 100 women were promoted to manager for every 130 men in 2021. Christina Gialleli , director of people operations at Epignosis, identified the source of these issues and shared how to better cultivate lateral career movement for women.
Success
APRIL 12, 2023
Several years ago, it sounded like a dream: working four days per week , yet somehow achieving the same or increased level of success as you would with five or even six days. But now, with workplace wellness and burnout prevention at the top of both employer and employees’ minds , a four-day workweek not only a reality, but a well-researched recommendation.
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
Office Dynamics
APRIL 11, 2023
Master the art of peacemaking with our top 7 strategies for handling workplace conflict effectively. Create a positive, productive environment today.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 11, 2023
Have you ever been sitting in traffic thinking to yourself, Dang, I wish I could get traffic like this to my website? If you are stuck at stagnant levels of growth or if you’re searching for ways to get more traffic into your ecosystem, you are not alone! There are a lot of things you… The post 6 Powerful Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Conversion Funnel appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
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Productivityist
APRIL 12, 2023
Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I’m excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who’s a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It’s funny how we haven’t met in person yet, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
APRIL 9, 2023
Hallie Warner was my guest on episode 17 and I’m super excited to have her back on the show! Hallie serves as Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. She is also the co-author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together. In this episode, Hallie talks about the importance of personal growth to career success, how she uses chatGPT in her work, being a strong strategic business partner, and finding the rig
Allwork
APRIL 10, 2023
What’s going on: According to The Wall Street Journal , the number of working parents taking parental leave is increasing annually; the 12-month period ending in February saw an average of 406,000 workers on paid or unpaid parental leave, which is a 13.5% hike from 2021. Why it matters: In the U.S., a workplace culture shift is beginning to take root, and fathers seem to be taking more of a lead.
Success
APRIL 10, 2023
Using a financial planning checklist can make it easier to monitor your money and do some financial housekeeping. Although there are multiple ways to ‘tidy up’ your money , a list that you return to monthly or quarterly allows you to keep track of specific areas each time, giving you better data. The more often you use it, the more data you have to compare your past and present situations.
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
APRIL 11, 2023
As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their people and wildlife safe. Biologist and conservationist Alysa McCall shares lessons from the field on how to safely navigate contact with these magnificent animals and plan for a future where climate change forces us all a little closer.
BMT Office Administration
APRIL 12, 2023
Recordkeeping is a core part of any human resources department, and it also happens to be one of the most confusing and complex. Why is that? It has to do with the myriad of recordkeeping requirements & employment record retention laws that vary from state to state. Not only that, but the IRS, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each have unique record retention requirements that you must follow.
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2023
Increasingly, building/office owners are considering how their design projects and their workplaces reflect their ESG goals. Designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging. HOK designers Christine Vandover and Komal Kotwal share how a disciplined approach to design can lead to sustainable, equitable and healthy new workplaces.
Success
APRIL 14, 2023
Bonnie Winston began her career as a matchmaker at the age of 16. While dancing with her friends at a New York City club in 1979, she set up one of her friends with a guy Winston had met. Six years later, the matched couple got married. Winston unofficially continued the practice for the next 30 years—successfully matching hundreds of couples. In 2013, she made it official by creating a business , aptly named Bonnie Winston Matchmaker.
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
APRIL 10, 2023
From the Salem witch trials to Jack the Ripper, humanity's historic fascination for true crime content can be traced back to the Middle Ages. But is it ethical to consume these real-life dramas in the way we do? Researcher Lindsey A. Sherrill shares four questions to ask yourself to be a mindful fan of this provocative cultural obsession -- so you can direct your attention away from the exploitative "ugly side" of true crime and to those that are doing useful work in the genre.
Success
APRIL 14, 2023
Every great business starts with an idea , but actually growing that idea into a viable company has its challenges —such as getting the financial support you need. No matter what kind of business you want to scale , access to advisers and experienced business owners can be a valuable tool. When Logan Shinholser, owner and CEO of the Contractor Growth Network in Charlotte, North Carolina, graduated from college in 2014, he started providing marketing services for his father’s pond construction, r
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2023
What’s going on: Spanish businesses with fewer than 250 employees have one month to apply for an ambitious government pilot program: cutting their work week to four days while still earning full pay. The €9.6 million scheme aims to support small and medium-sized industrial firms, with around 25-30% of workers having reduced hours with full salary, and employers being partially compensated up to €200,000 and the consulting costs of designing new work schemes.
Success
APRIL 11, 2023
Seven years ago, Brad Ryan was struggling to finish his veterinary program at Ohio State University. For the first time in his life, he began feeling suicidal, and not long after, one of his classmates took their own life. This sent Ryan into a tailspin, and he knew he needed a break. He recalled a moment a few years earlier when he was chatting with his grandmother, Joy, and she admitted to never seeing a mountain in her life.
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.
Success
APRIL 10, 2023
Do you want to eat healthier? Live longer? Spend less time on cooking and cleaning and more time with your family? All that and more is possible with these 13 best healthy cookbooks and books about food. They cover everything from tips for beginner chefs to improving your brain and body health through food. Best healthy cookbooks 1. Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook By Melissa Clark A healthy, delicious home-cooked meal is wonderful—until you remember all the clean
Success
APRIL 10, 2023
Developing a strategy for retirement planning is deeply personal. There are so many options for retirement accounts because they’re designed to be suitable for people with different needs and lifestyles. But from 403(b)s to 501(c)3s, 457(b)s and other accounts, the amount of alphabet soup associated with retirement planning can be stupefying. Without financial education , confusing retirement account and tax code names can be a huge barrier for people trying to set themselves up for their future
Allwork
APRIL 13, 2023
What’s going on: In a bid to save time, tech giants Google and Meta adjusted their performance review processes, yet it ended up backfiring. Google changed to a quarterly model instead of twice-yearly formal reviews; however, some managers gave short, unsuccessful summaries, according to The Information , and others didn’t use the allotted time to review performance.
Allwork
APRIL 13, 2023
What’s going on: JPMorgan Chase told its managing directors that they had to be in the office for five days a week, according to a memo. JPMorgan staff with hybrid schedules were also reminded that they are required to come into the office for at least three days a week, according to Reuters. “There are a number of employees who aren’t meeting their in-office attendance expectations, and that must change,” the bank said.
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
Allwork
APRIL 11, 2023
What’s going on: The International Monetary Fund’s latest outlook on the global economy is bleak, as they have downgraded their growth projection to 2.8% this year. This dismal news comes in light of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates, and the collapse of two prominent American banks, according to the Associated Press. Compared to the 3.4% growth estimate in 2022, and the 2.9% estimate made in January, the IMF’s revised forecast is a stark reality.
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2023
What’s going on: As the demand for office space dropped due to the switch to remote working, New York City office vacancy rates surged to an all-time high of 16.1% in the first quarter of 2023 — leading the way in a nationwide trend that saw vacancy rates sitting at 16.4%. As a result, New York has been attempting to repurpose office spaces into residential buildings.
Allwork
APRIL 10, 2023
What’s going on: Starting today, the city of Valencia in Spain will be implementing a four-day work week pilot program to analyze the effects of the shortened work week. The core areas of focus will be health, welfare, climate, and economics. Issues such as time management, work-life balance, well-being, environmental impact, energy consumption and more will be taken into account.
Allwork
APRIL 14, 2023
What is happening? Mexico’s Senate Labor Commission will hold a forum on April 20th to discuss the feasibility of reducing the workweek in the country. Various proposals are being considered, such as working from Monday to Thursday or reducing the daily work schedule from 8 to 6 hours. Why does it matter? Mexico has the highest number of annual work hours among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries, with an average of 2,137 hours per year.
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.
Allwork
APRIL 12, 2023
What’s going on: Chile’s Congress has just passed a hard-fought bill to gradually reduce the work week from 45 hours to 40 hours. This small victory for Chile’s current administration signifies a shift away from the country’s free-market constitution. The new law requires one less hour of work per week annually until the work week is at 40 hours, bringing Chile in line with most industrialized countries, according to Reuters.
Allwork
APRIL 12, 2023
What’s going on: In March, the British labor market had a decrease in the rate of pay growth and the shortage of job applicants receded for the first time in two years, according to a survey of recruiters. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation/KPMG stated that the increases in starting salaries for permanent staff were the second-lowest in nearly two years, but remained considerable in comparison to the past.
Allwork
APRIL 10, 2023
What’s going on: Investors and regulators, on high alert due to recent bank failures, are now taking a closer look at the slumping US commercial real estate market, which is worth $20 trillion. The commercial real estate market has taken a huge hit in the past few months, with US prices plummeting by a staggering 15% from their previous high in March.
Allwork
APRIL 13, 2023
The U.S. federal government employs more than 4 million people, making it the single largest employer in the world. The federal government’s policies on flexible workstyles boil down to a laissez-faire attitude that allows each agency to dictate employee eligibility. Despite this, the government has established several coworking contracts designed to provide its employees with flexible workstyles.
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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