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APRIL 23, 2024

It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change. Gallup found that “19% of U.S. workers rate their mental health as fair or poor” and are four times more likely to miss work due to poor mental health than peers who rate t

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APRIL 22, 2024

Aggregators who resell your space at different prices encourage cross-channel shopping, leading clients straight to your competitors. By standardizing your pricing, you’ll keep more clients connected to your brand and reduce the risk of price erosion. Mike Sullivan explores how to ensure price consistency and compliance through a pricing policy, such as a MAP policy.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 23, 2024

How Assistants Can Help Get Stuff Done in Their Organisations In any organisation, one of the most valuable skills is the ability to get things done. Assistants, in particular, play a crucial role in driving projects forward, maintaining momentum, and ensuring that tasks are completed. In [.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2024

As a passionate writer, a naturally forgetful person, and a self-confessed control freak, I have always believed in the power of documentation, especially in the workplace. Documentation is a vital tool for enhancing productivity, accountability, transparency, and (most importantly) peace of mind. Whether paper-based or electronic, effective documentation practices can have a profound impact on your professional life.

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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!

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APRIL 22, 2024

Zurich tops the 2024 Smart City Index , with European and Asian cities dominating the rankings. The report, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), analyses data and resident surveys from 142 cities globally. Seven of the top 10 smartest cities hail from Europe.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Psychedelics in the workplace may be linked to enhanced mental wellness, performance, leadership development, and teamwork. Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2024

Tackling Email Overload We all know that we spend way too much time dealing with emails. Every article on the subject has a deeply depressing statistic showing how unproductive emails are. And yet, we all spend considerable time dealing with and answering emails. There is no escaping. [.

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Productivityist

APRIL 17, 2024

In an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dale Whelehan , CEO of Four Day Week Global, we dive into the evolving landscape of work and the compelling argument for a four-day workweek. This discussion unfolds organically, touching on the profound benefits that a shortened workweek can offer not just to individual productivity and well-being but also to the broader societal and business landscapes.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

A £100 million program designed to help disabled people find work in England and Wales has been quietly cancelled, raising concerns as the government pursues plans to reduce disability benefits. The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment.

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APRIL 21, 2024

IWG recently identified four main trends dominating current workplace fashion; however, six broader movements are predicted to influence workwear fashion over the coming years and decades. The trends in workwear fashion for the future are influenced by factors such as technological advances , evolving workplace norms, and societal shifts towards sustainability and individual expression.

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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.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Johnny Sirpilla’s transformative story began when he was in his late 20s. He and his wife Susan had tried for years to have children, and it was finally happening. Triplets, two boys and a girl. But Susan’s water broke at six months, and their beautiful babies didn’t make it. Today, Sirpilla says that working through that grief, challenging as it was, laid the groundwork that would inform much of the rest of his life.

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Jennie Lyon

APRIL 23, 2024

You know you should be marketing your business. Still, as a small business owner, you’re most likely already wearing many different hats, and adding marketing to your never-ending list of to-do items can feel overwhelming. And if you don’t have experience in marketing, it can not only feel overwhelming; it can be a rabbit hole… The post How to Start Working With A Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant To Grow Your Business appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtu

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APRIL 22, 2024

How do you keep track of your employees’ work hours? If you’re like most organizations, your employees record the number of hours they worked on a timesheet. In the old days, this involved ‘punching’ a physical time card. In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Employee timesheets are almost entirely digital today, with some using advanced features like biometrics.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 19, 2024

London, the crouching monster, like every other monster has to breathe, and breathe it does in its own obscure, malignant way. Its vital oxygen is composed of suburban working men and women of all kinds, who every morning are sucked up through an infinitely complicated respiratory apparatus of trains and termini into the mighty congested lungs, held there for a number of hours, and then, in the evening, exhaled violently through the same channels.

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Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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APRIL 17, 2024

From reduced overhead costs to an increased focus on sustainable practices and commuting, there’s a wide range of factors that make flexible workspace efficient, reliable and high-value long-term options. Networking within these spaces becomes not just a byproduct but a strategic advantage for those looking to expand their horizons and tap into a broader ecosystem.

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Success

APRIL 19, 2024

Chris Orzechowski does not wear watches. But that didn’t stop him from writing copy for the luxury timepiece brand Filippo Loreti in 2016, a campaign that raked in more than $5 million in just 30 days to become the 18th largest Kickstarter campaign at the time. His secret: Before writing a word, he bought a watch and became the customer he was trying to connect with.

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where each day demands a new level of resilience and adaptability, the significance of a consistent evening routine emerges as a beacon of tranquility and restoration. This piece reveals a myriad of ways that an anchored evening routine can enhance overall well-being, supported by research and insights into human behavior and health.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team.

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New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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APRIL 22, 2024

Hybrid working has enabled UK businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy efficient spaces including flexible workspaces, according to a new report from IWG , whose brands including Spaces and Regus. surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past year, Spain has consistently ranked on numerous lists as one of the best, if not the best, destination for digital nomads, and a new report published by Remote.com suggests this is still the case. According to the report, the Spanish capital Madrid has been crowned the best city in the world for remote work in 2024. The capital city has helped position Spain at the forefront of the digital nomad trend.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Some Americans move into a peak earning decade during their 50s. However, greater earnings don’t necessarily translate to financial security. People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. A 2019 study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, funded by the AARP Foundation, indicated that just 17% of adults 50 and older in the low-to-moderate income rang

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Productivityist

APRIL 24, 2024

In this episode, originally broadcast in April 2020, I’m joined by Thomas Frank , a prominent content creator who has significantly influenced the YouTube and productivity community. Thomas opens up about his journey into video creation, sharing the nuances of his creative process and how he has successfully integrated his personal interests with productivity content.

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We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

APRIL 17, 2024

By Bonnie Low-Kramen If bullying makes your head hurt, now we know why. According to Jennifer Fraser PhD , author of The Bullied Brain , the human brain is visibly harmed by the chronic stress and often devasting cruelty caused by prolonged bullying and incivility. PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in both adults and children. That’s the bad news.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

“Artificial intelligence will outsmart humans, resolve all IT and business problems, and humans will not be needed in the workforce!” These are some of the most common misconceptions that too many companies and workforces currently have around AI and automation. To date, workforces have been inclined to broach AI with apprehension due to concerns that it will negatively affect or eliminate their jobs.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Adam Neumann, the ousted CEO and cofounder of WeWork, is positioning his new venture Flow to potentially outbid rivals for the struggling coworking giant. WeWork has revealed its ambitious plan to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. and Canada by May 31. However, according to a report published by The Financial Times , WeWork requires as much as $400 million to viably emerge from bankruptcy.

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Success

APRIL 23, 2024

Passion projects, hobbies or innovative expressions outside the traditional 9-to-5 workday are great ways to flex our creativity and do something just for pleasure. But what does a passion project for a company or business look like? What benefits can they provide, and can they make a positive impact on an organization’s bottom line? In the early 2000s, Google encouraged an 80/20 policy, which gave employees the bandwidth to ideate, develop and innovate projects during 20% of their work sc

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Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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APRIL 23, 2024

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APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s digital age, managing customer relationships effectively is crucial, even for small, home-based businesses. But does your home business really need a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system? In this blog post, I’ll explore what a CRM can do for you, whether services like SendFox and Mailchimp count as CRMs, and how to decide which CRM suits your home business needs.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2024

The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. However, a growing body of research suggests emotional intelligence (EI) is a pivotal force behind sales leadership success. More than just a buzzword, EI encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. Leaders adept in emotional intelligence are often seen forging stronger relationships and achieving greater outcomes.

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APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the lines between work and personal life are increasingly intertwined, California’s proposed “Right to Disconnect” legislation has emerged as a potential game-changer for employees’ well-being in the state. More professionals across the U.S. have become aware of California lawmakers promoting the bill after last week’s vote to move the bill forward to a committee hearing.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. With so many different options out there, choosing the best one can feel overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of the best financial management tools for both personal and professional use. Personal Finance Tools Personal financial needs are often a little different from those of a business.

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