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: 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
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.
Success
JANUARY 16, 2025
With just days remaining, TikTok is on the brink of a U.S. ban. If the Supreme Court rejects any final efforts to keep it alive, on Jan. 19, the app will be blocked. Lawmakers are already guiding tech firms on how to remove it from app stores, preparing for its possible disappearance. TikToks security risks: Propaganda, misinformation and tracking U.S. security officials have raised alarms about TikTok since 2023 , citing its links to the Chinese government and potential data protection risks.
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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.
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 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
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.
Success
JANUARY 11, 2025
Even though wedding rings are their specialty, you wont find muchif anygold at the Honest Hands Ring Co. workshop in Morrison, Colorado. What you might find, instead, are drawers full of shark teeth, mammoth tusks, fossilized plants, offcuts from wedding dresses, splinters from treasured log cabins, antlers, feathers, high school band instrumentsyou get the picture.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Productivityist
JANUARY 15, 2025
In this thought-provoking episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with transformational leader Derek Rydall to explore the deeper aspects of productivity, abundance, and alignment. Derek, a bestselling author of Emergence and The Abundance Project , shares his journey from personal hardships to creating a thriving coaching platform that empowers individuals to unlock their full potential.
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.
Allwork
JANUARY 14, 2025
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centers, the White House said. The order calls for leasing federal sites owned by Defense and Energy departments to host gigawatt-scale AI data centers and new clean power facilities to address enormous power needs in a short time frame.
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.
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.
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.
Allwork
JANUARY 13, 2025
U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase on Friday asked its employees who are on hybrid work schedules to return to the office five days a week starting in March, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed, prompting hundreds of staff comments, including complaints. Financial companies have been aggressive in enforcing return-to-office demands in the wake of the pandemic which began to impact the U.S. in 2020.
Allwork
JANUARY 15, 2025
Brown-Forman said on Tuesday it will lay off about 12% of its global workforce of 5,400 employees, as the Jack Daniel’s maker looks to reduce costs amid weak alcohol demand. The company has struggled with high input costs, including of raw materials such as agave and wood barrels, and raised prices for its whiskey brands to shield margins. Consumers have also traded down to cheaper brands as they deal with higher costs of living.
Allwork
JANUARY 15, 2025
Help and Supplies Available Now If you and your family have been impacted by the fires and evacuations, please come to Venice Helping Hub at BLANKSPACES Venice from 10AM 7PM this week, Monday, Jan. 13th Friday, Jan. 17th, to pick up supplies. Available items include: water, food, clothes (all genders/kids/baby), pet supplies/food, bedding, towels, hygiene/feminine products, socks, undergarments, toys, tech items, and more.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Allwork
JANUARY 12, 2025
Gen Z is increasingly shunning traditional after-hours social events in favor of in-work activities focused on wellbeing, meaningful collaboration and inclusivity. Companies that adapt to these changes by offering inclusive, flexible, and authentic social opportunities will create a more engaged and satisfied workforce. As Gen Z continues to enter the workforce, their values and expectations will shape the future of workplace socialization, alongside broader workplace practices and cultures.
Allwork
JANUARY 13, 2025
A recent MIT study shows that AI tools in a U.S. research lab boosted productivity by 17%, accelerating product development through automated idea generation. Despite increased efficiency, scientists spent less time on original thought and more on evaluating AI-generated concepts, many of which were unviable. 82% of workers reported reduced job satisfaction, with many feeling their expertise had become less relevant, as their roles shifted from creators to AI overseers.
Allwork
JANUARY 13, 2025
About a third (34%) of Gen Zers are opting to do what’s known as career catfishing, which means a successful candidate accepted a job and then never showed up. The especially competitive hiring landscape could be forcing Gen Zers to accept the first gig they can get because the job market is so dire only to later regret it. More than a third of applicants who have purposefully dropped the ball say it was because a recruiter was rude to them or misled them about a position, according to Mo
Allwork
JANUARY 15, 2025
Yardi Systems is expanding further into the flexible workspace industry with the acquisition of two key booking platforms: Deskpass (U.S.) and Hubble (U.K.). The acquisition will strengthen Yardis technology services for flexible workspace operators globally. In announcing the acquisitions , Yardi noted increasing demand for flexible office space, as companies continue to adjust their workspace strategies in a post-pandemic world. “We are excited to build a global infrastructure to connect
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