The Assistant Room
JANUARY 14, 2025
For as long as I can remember, both during my own journey as an Executive Assistant and in my eight years as the Founder of […] The post Personal/Executive Assistants: Stop Settling for the Bare Minimum first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 13, 2025
Executive assistants are the unsung heroes of the workplace, orchestrating the behind-the-scenes details that allow executives to focus on the big picture.
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Success
JANUARY 15, 2025
In todays digital world, social media has evolved beyond personal sharing; its become a powerful tool for career development. And with 74 percent of hiring managers admitting to screening candidates social media accounts , managing your online presence is more important than ever. Whether youre starting out or looking to advance, knowing how to use social media for professional growth can help you network, tap into learning opportunities and increase your visibility within your industry.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 16, 2025
More than 80 percent of SME decision makers expect to see positive outcomes to their workforce from policy changes to flexible working rules, a new poll from NatWest Mentor suggests. In April 2024, under the previous Conservative government, new flexible working legislation was introduced across England, Scotland and Wales creating significant changes to how employees make flexible working requests and how employers must respond.
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
JANUARY 15, 2025
Every coworking space utilizes a unique mix of tools to streamline operations, drive growth, and enhance community experiences. Technology should complement, not replace, personal interactions between staff and members to foster stronger community connections. Align tech investments with business size, revenue turnover, and community needs to ensure the long-term sustainability of your coworking business.
Energage
JANUARY 14, 2025
Building a better employee experience, higher engagement, and a stronger culture are all important goals that fuel business performance, productivity, and employee well-being. To understand and shape the company’s culture, many companies use employee engagement surveys to measure the state of their employee experience and take action to make improvements.
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Workplace Insight
JANUARY 14, 2025
The UK government is committed to modernising and becoming tech-first, but widespread skills shortages and legacy IT systems within the public sector remain an obstacle to digital transformation. While we are seeing steps to digitise, and the 2bn set aside to improve IT across the NHS is a good case in point, capital investment is only one part of the puzzle.
Allwork
JANUARY 13, 2025
AI agents are quickly becoming part of the workforce, and as NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang pointed out at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week, companies are going to have to figure out how best to work with them. The chip-making giant recently released a set of AI Blueprints , or agent models that can be integrated directly into a companys software.
Energage
JANUARY 13, 2025
In Moneyball, Billy Beane revolutionized baseball by using data to uncover overlooked players who could deliver consistent wins — not through home runs or scouting hunches, but through metrics like on-base percentage (OBP) and slugging percentage. These unconventional stats, ignored by most teams, helped Beane’s Oakland A’s compete on a small budget.
TED Talks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Success rarely happens in a straight line, with setbacks all but guaranteed along the way. What's the best way to recover? Leadership coach Amy Shoenthal lays out the four phases of the "setback cycle" and explains how to transform difficult moments into opportunities for reinvention and progress. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !
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.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 14, 2025
Data privacy is the biggest concern around implementing GenAI in the workplace, a new survey claims. The poll from careersinaudit.com suggests that data privacy is the biggest ethical concern people have when it comes to utilising GenAI tools in the workplace, with 53 percent of respondents citing it as the biggest risk. Thesurvey asked audit and governance professionals about how AI is being implemented in their respective organisations, their attitudes towards the tech and what their biggest c
Allwork
JANUARY 16, 2025
Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country’s population continues to shrink and age rapidly. Labor shortages in Japan, particularly among non-manufacturers and small firms, are reaching historic levels, the government has said, stoking concerns that this supply-side constraint could stifle economic growth.
Success
JANUARY 14, 2025
Who are you anywayand what is your brand? What does it stand for? You might know, but does the rest of the world? Building your brand and communicating it to others doesnt happen by accidentand it sure doesnt happen overnight. Knowing this, personal branding expert Gary Vaynerchuk took to LinkedIn workshops recently to share his secrets with the world.
TED Talks
JANUARY 16, 2025
Can marketing transcend traditional business goals and actually be a force for good? Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar shares how purpose-driven initiatives — like “touch cards” for the visually impaired and debit cards that let people choose how their names appear — align profit with purpose and position businesses to create meaningful, positive change.
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.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 14, 2025
Have you ever looked at your business and thought, This just doesnt feel right anymore? Maybe youve caught yourself sighing over your coffee, wondering if youve been working for your business instead of it working for you. Maybe youve outgrown the services youre offering, or perhaps your brand feels more like a strangers reflection than your own. If so, youre not alone.
Allwork
JANUARY 16, 2025
Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5%, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday. However, the Geneva-based body said that a global economic slowdown from 3.3% to around 3.2% last year, and a gradual deceleration over the medium term, will limit job creation. “The global economy continues to expand at a moderate rate, but it is projected to gradually lose steam, preventing a stronger and more durab
Success
JANUARY 11, 2025
A recent report from the World Economic Forum has unveiled a sobering outlook on the future of work and the growing influence of AI in our professional domains: 41% of employers worldwide plan to cut jobs as AI begins mass automating tasks over the next decade. Highlighting a shift many were once skeptical of, the forums findings, spanning the contribution of hundreds of global companies, point to a future where many will be left reconsidering their value and skill sets.
TED Talks
JANUARY 14, 2025
What if AI could help connect you with the right medical care, exactly when you need it? Health systems entrepreneur, surgeon and TED Fellow Mohamed Aburawi explores how his digital health platform, Speetar, uses AI to bridge the healthcare gap in underserved regions, like his native Libya, by connecting patients with doctors who truly understand their needs.
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.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
JANUARY 12, 2025
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. Maggie Olson chats with Sydney Elaine Butler, Eliana Bravos, and Jessica McBride about their personal experiences with neurodivergence in the c-suite, touching on topics like neuro-inclusion, intersectionality, masking at work, and resources to help navigate the challenges in the workplace that come along with being neurodiverse.
Allwork
JANUARY 14, 2025
CBRE Group, Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Industrious, a leader in flexible workplace solutions. The acquisition, set to close later this month, will create a new CBRE segment called Building Operations & Experience (BOE), according to Business Wire. This new unit will integrate building operations, workplace experience, and property management, positioning CBRE to better offer future-ready solutions for offices, data centers, and other facilities.
Success
JANUARY 17, 2025
Global job portal Indeed has named veterinarian the best job for 2025, citing data from the latest employment trends based on job postings on its website. The professions designation among the most in-demand employment suggests a significant shift in what constitutes societys basic unit. Indeeds annual rankings identify roles shaping the future of work through their combination of high salaries, flexibility and room for growth.
TED Talks
JANUARY 17, 2025
AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.
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
Productivityist
JANUARY 17, 2025
In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Mridu Parikh to discuss the power of simplicity in automation, systemization, and achieving alignment in your work and life. Mridu, a systems expert and productivity coach, shares how small steps and simple tools can free up mental space, prevent overwhelm, and help you focus on what truly matters.
Allwork
JANUARY 14, 2025
Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok’s operations in the United States to billionaire Elon Musk, should the short-video app be unable to avoid an impending ban, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Beijing officials prefer that TikTok remains under the control of parent ByteDance, the report said, citing sources.
Success
JANUARY 15, 2025
The DISC assessment is a popular and powerful behavioral profiling tool designed to improve workplace relationships and communication. Among the four personality types identified in the DISC modelDominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S) and Conscientiousness (C)the dominant personality stands out for its decisive, results-oriented nature. Understanding how to effectively communicate with a D personality type is crucial for fostering communication and achieving success in the workplace.
TED Talks
JANUARY 13, 2025
How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world. She explains the rise of affordable solar power and dives into how her team tracked its rapid installation in unexpected countries, offering a vision of a brighter, more sustainable future. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
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.
Jennie Lyon
JANUARY 15, 2025
Does the idea of running Facebook or Instagram ads feel overwhelming? Youre not alone! Many small business owners feel stuck designing great ads, targeting the right audience, or managing costs. The good news? You dont need a huge budget or endless hours to make your ads work for you, instead, use our best ad resources.… The post My 18 Best Resources for Facebook + Instagram Ads appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
Allwork
JANUARY 14, 2025
As VP of Global Research at MillerKnoll, Anderson advocates for converting office buildings into mixed-use spaces (e.g., housing, community hubs) to create stronger, more connected urban communities. Anderson stresses the importance of coordinated hybrid work models, where office spaces are designed to meet both productivity and social connection needs, ensuring employees can easily collaborate.
Success
JANUARY 16, 2025
Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. What are they thinking? What skills do they really want in the best candidate for this role? In decades past, responses from those hiring managers might have been about the training an ideal candidate has or the specific degree they hold.
BMT Office Administration
JANUARY 15, 2025
Why calculate FTE? Are you having trouble making budgeting and workforce planning decisions due to the large number of seasonal and part-time workers you have? If so, you should use the full-time equivalent (FTE) measurement to standardize your workforce on paper. In other words, instead of counting how many full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees you have, you count your total number of hours worked and then determine how many full-time employees it would take to work those hours.
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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