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Curtail zero hour contracts and give workers guaranteed work hours, say researchers

Workplace Insight

Along with colleagues from the ReWAGE expert advisory group, academics at the Institute of Employment Research at the University of Warwick examined the legal and workplace practices associated with zero hour contracts, along with data covering flexibility, pay insecurity, workers ability to assert their rights and workers health and wellbeing.

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

Ideas.Ted

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. Microaffirmation #3: Acknowledge important religious and cultural holidays and life milestones. Keep an eye out for key moments that might be important in someone’s life, and recognize them.

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Maximising your productivity and dealing with interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

If you commute to work do take time on the train to prepare yourself for the day ahead. It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. Or even better, if you have to screens keep one just for your outlook calendars.

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Minimising Interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

Although I didn’t manage to follow the routine most days I do feel that having something in place to remind me of what my day could look like was very beneficial. I was more organised and did manage to get a lot done, so I will definitely keep the routine in mind for the future. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.

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Looking Forward With Intention [Free Webinar for Assistants]

Office Dynamics

Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! Join us as we reflect upon and celebrate the year that was. What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year.

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Something to think about.