The Assistant Room
APRIL 27, 2025
Executive and Personal Assistants are expected to move quickly and think even faster. Managing complex schedules, coordinating critical logistics, and handling last-minute changes are part […] The post Why High-Impact Assistants Focus on a Stop Doing List First first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 29, 2025
Discover what 700+ assistants said about soft skills for administrative professionals in 2025. Get the free report and find out how you compareand how to grow.
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LEADERASSISTANT.COM
APRIL 27, 2025
Matt Oden is the CEO of Execify.ai , the first AI-powered executive operations platform. With over 20 years of experience driving technology adoption, Matt is dedicated to solving the unique challenges faced by executive support teams. In this episode, Matt talks about his experience working with executive assistants, improving the productivity of executive operations teams, and leveraging AI technology to scale our work.
Success
MAY 1, 2025
My husbands layoff from a startup company came nine weeks after we had our third child. Since Id relinquished my part-time work at the end of my pregnancy, he was our sole financial provider. His company offered him a one-month severance, so we hoped he might secure a new job quickly. However, when he received an offer within the month, my husband opted to keep looking because the work didnt align with his skill set or values.
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.
Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 30, 2025
Theres a lot of talk out there about doing what you love or finding your purpose, but lets be honest, sometimes that advice feels more like pressure than inspiration. Im not here to make you feel like you’re in a human-sized Instapot. Im here to talk about something a little quieter but way more powerful: career alignment. Its not flashy. It doesnt look the same for everyone.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
Marriott International has just announced it is acquiring CitizenM, a unique lifestyle brand that combines select-service hotels with coworking environments. The deal, valued at $355 million, will see Marriott take ownership of CitizenM’s intellectual property and franchise the brands hotels, according to Coworking Europe. With 36 hotels in over 20 cities, CitizenM has carved out a niche catering to modern, mobile professionals.
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Success
MAY 1, 2025
For leaders to be effective, creating trust among team members is critical. One way to do this is by establishing a culture of accountability. In this culture, not only do leaders hold their employees accountable, but leaders must also be accountable themselves. This can show up in many ways, from taking responsibility when things don’t go as planned to acknowledging when others have stepped up and performed well.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 28, 2025
By now, I think we can all agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping ourprofessional world. If it hasn’t yet impacted you, rest assured: it will. It’s not a matter of if …it’s when. And the answer is SOON. While there tends to be a lot of excitement around this topic, theres also a fair share of fear and anxiety. I feel it myself, and for good reason!
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
U.S. accounting firms including RSM US, Moss Adams, Bain Capital-backed Sikich and Apax Partners-backed CohnReznick are expanding their operations in India to tackle an acute shortage of accountants at home. The surge in recruitment has started boosting enrolment in specialised commerce courses in India, and could establish Asia’s No. 3 economy as a hub for accounting talent, reminiscent of the 90s outsourcing boom that revolutionised the tech industry. “This could be the breakthroug
Workplace Insight
APRIL 30, 2025
The latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum forecasts profound but entirely unsurprising changes across global labour markets over the next five years, as technological breakthroughs, demographic shifts, and the green transition redefine the physical and digital workplace. Drawing on insights from over 1,000 employers, representing more than 14 million workers across 55 economies, the report on the future of work claims that technological changeparticularly the rise of generat
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Success
MAY 1, 2025
Artificial intelligence usage is growing at a blistering pace. According to a recent Boston Consulting Group Center for Customer Insight Survey, over 75% of respondents have used ChatGPT or another AI service. As AI becomes more readily available and accessible to the broader public, there’s a subset of that group that cant ignore AI either: small business owners.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 29, 2025
Theres a reason reality shows are still wildly popularwere all drawn to whats happening behind the curtain. In business, your audience feels the same. People dont just want to know what you offer they want to know who you are, how you work, and why you do what you do. Thats where behind-the-scenes (BTS) content… The post Behind-the-Scenes Content: The Human Element Your Strategy Might Be Missing appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
The language-learning giant Duolingo is now putting artificial intelligence at the core of its operations. In a message to employees, CEO Luis von Ahn explained that they will begin cutting back on contractor work when AI can handle the same tasks effectively, according to The Verge. From now on, using AI will play a key role in hiring, performance reviews, and decisions about growing teams.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 29, 2025
A new poll from Orgvue claims that 39 percent of business leaders who have deployed AI in their firms have already made employees redundant. Of those, 55 percent think there’s a good chance they made wrong decisions about those redundancies. Orgvue first conducted its international survey of 1,000 C-suite and senior decision makers at medium and large organisations in 2024.
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.
Success
APRIL 29, 2025
Pharrell Williams is taking a bold step toward closing the racial equity gap by offering the opportunity of a lifetime to select entrepreneurs. Through his Black Ambition initiative, the Grammy-winner is launching the Fundable Founders Learning Lab, a 10-week virtual program to help boost entrepreneurs across Florida. The initiative is part of a two-year effort to support Florida-based small business owners by providing 500 entrepreneurs in the state with access to mentorship, capital, networkin
Steele Recruiting
APRIL 28, 2025
How to Find the Right Executive Assistant for Your CEO Finding the right Executive Assistant (EA) for a CEO is one of the most impactful hiring decisions a company can make. A great EA does far more than manage a calendar they are an extension of the executive, a trusted advisor, and a critical partner in ensuring the organization runs smoothly. But identifying and securing the right talent requires more than just posting a job description.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
All American exports to China worth $140.7 billion last year now face a retaliatory Chinese tariff of at least 125%, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of American jobs that support the exports, the US-China Business Council said on Tuesday. China imposed a 125% tariff rate on U.S. exports on April 11 to retaliate against a 145% tariff that the U.S. government levied on Chinese goods, in an unprecedented escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies that threaten to den
Workplace Insight
APRIL 30, 2025
When you think of co-working spaces where workers from different industries come together to share a convenient workplace you might picture a group of young freelancers hunched over laptops. But todays co-working spaces have evolved into something more powerful particularly in a world still reshuffling office work practices in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
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 29, 2025
Think you dont have workplace conflict? Think again. While you might not be having heated arguments at the office, those minor daily annoyanceslike a colleague who checks their phone during meetings or a team member who never responds to emailsare low-level conflicts that can quietly sabotage your productivity and success. These small friction points add up, draining our productivity.
C-Suite Assistants
APRIL 28, 2025
An executive trusts their personal assistant with a lot of sensitive information. Therefore, ensuring that the individual is highly experienced, deeply vetted, and discreet is crucial. A private personal assistant to an executive or high-net-worth individual (HNWI) is privy to their business affairs and personal matters. This article discusses what can occur if sensitive information is shared.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
Workplace distractions cost employees up to 10 hours per week reducing productivity and increasing stress. Strategic workspace design and structured workflows help minimize interruptions and improve focus. Businesses that prioritize focus-friendly environments experience higher productivity, innovation, and talent retention. Constant interruptions at work have become the norm.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 30, 2025
Demand for integrity and strength in leadership has never been greater. A wave of quickly evolving AI technologies, combined with geopolitics and other pressures, is increasing this need at an unprecedented pace. The rapid changes in todays environment can put even the best leaders under immense strain and cause ripple effects within the organisation.
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.
Success
APRIL 30, 2025
What does it mean to be loyal? Although its often defined as support or allegiance, loyalty could be described as invisible glue. It cant be seen, but its a force that can bind people together. Often, its discussed in the vein of romantic relationships or friendships, because its essential to these types of connections. These bonds are fueled by that dedication, mutual respect, honestyand above all elsethe simple act of being there for one another, come rain or shine.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2025
Global employee engagement has dropped to 21%, costing $438B in lost productivity despite AI advancements. AI offers potential to enhance work, but without strong leadership and culture, it risks deepening workplace disconnection. Trust, recognition, and human connection remain key to performance technology must support, not replace, these fundamentals.
Allwork
MAY 2, 2025
Economic clouds dominate this years skyline, and tariffs add thunder. Yet downturns have always marked the moment when bold leaders translate adversity into advantage. History teaches that downturns turn into tech adoption accelerants. Every efficiency gain harvested by AI flows straight to net income, offsetting tariff drag dollar for dollar and sidestepping the morale hit that follows blunt workforce cuts.
Allwork
APRIL 27, 2025
Many 2011 predictions came true, including hybrid work and the rise of flexible, digital-first workplaces. Gig work and flatter structures gained traction, but traditional job models still shape most organizations The vision of a borderless, tech-powered workforce is underway, though progress varies across industries. Back in 2011, we painted a bold vision for what the workplace might look like in 2025.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
Allwork
APRIL 30, 2025
Starbucks will invest more in staffing and less on equipment, including an automation system that it previously touted, CEO Brian Niccol said on Tuesday, breaking with a wider industry trend to rely more on technology for store operations. Niccol said additional staffing was critical to improving the customer experience his main objective since assuming leadership in September. “Over the last couple of years, we’ve been removing labor from the stores, I think with the hope that equi
Allwork
APRIL 28, 2025
Deloitte is expanding its talent strategy by actively recruiting candidates without college degrees, focusing on real-world skills and experience to fill key roles. This approach addresses talent shortages by attracting skilled candidates often missed by traditional hiring practices. The firm, with operations in over 150 countries and a global workforce nearing half a million, has introduced multiple pathways for applicants from non-academic backgrounds, according to Forbes.
Allwork
APRIL 28, 2025
Global life satisfaction fell again in 2024, with only 33% of workers describing themselves as thriving. Manager engagement dropped to 27%, which threatens team performance and overall workplace health. Burnout and disengagement are driving losses in productivity and must be treated as business priorities. Behind record-low engagement and rising stress levels lies a deeper truth: work bleeding outside of the office is taking a steep toll on people’s lives.
Allwork
APRIL 28, 2025
Governments in Portugal and Japan are turning to innovative labor reforms to address demographic decline and work-life balance issues, particularly as both nations continue to grapple with falling birth rates. Portugals government has partnered with 4 Day Week Global to pilot reduced-hour work models across 41 companies, with 21 of them initiating a six-month trial in mid-2023.
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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