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Getting back to basics in The Great Workplace Conversation

Workplace Insight

At the very least, personality testing can give companies the vocabulary to talk about how their workers like to socialize: whether they crave water cooler banter, or dread the holiday party.” And sometimes, questionnaires, tests and interviews aren’t enough.

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Episode 414: Joe Chura talks about being Not Almost There

Productivityist

In 2018, Joe sold both businesses to Cars.com in Chicago’s largest acquisition of the year, and he continues to lead their growth and innovation today as CEO. 500 and #5 ranking on Crain’s Chicago Fast 50. There you will find a variety of products and services designed to help you lead a more productive life. Show Notes.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

Success

In 2015, New York City began officially observing two Muslim holidays —the “first large metropolis in America” to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. On weekends, holidays and occasionally after school, volunteers and industry professionals provide the instruction, using a curriculum heavy on collaboration and exploration.

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10 Super-Charged Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017

Andrea Kalli

While Facebook or Twitter might be working reasonably well, you might be able to enjoy even more customer engagement if you tried audience outreach via livestreaming video or audio broadcasts. Plan your holiday marketing strategies ahead of time. Commit to include more holiday and celebration videos in your messaging efforts.

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The four day week and a case of less is more

Workplace Insight

When a pilot programme for a four day week was announced in the UK early in the New Year, #4dayweek trended for days on twitter, with jokey comments on how employees taking part in the trial should do everything not to ‘f it up for the rest of us.’ But behind the humour there’s a real issue with productivity in the UK.

2018 98
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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of executive secretaries and administrative assistants will increase 13 percent between 2008 and 2018, meaning more people will be seeking advice like yours as well as education in the field. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!