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The ultimate guide to creating a successful Executive and EA partnership

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years, I have written a lot about creating a successful Executive and EA partnership. It is the key relationship for Assistants and the one part of the role that you have to get right. Without a successful partnership, the work just becomes that much tougher. So, today I thought I would […].

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Joan’s 5 Favorite Inspirational Quotes

Office Dynamics

Merriam-Webster defines inspiration as “a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation.” But what does inspiration mean to you? Where do you draw it from? What triggers your emotions and intellect to dig deep and keep going? Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, has been inspiring and motivating those inside and outside of the Administrative/Executive Assistant field for over 30 years but wh

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The Rise of Small "Speed Factories"

Small Business Labs

According to the Kellogg Insights article  How “Speed Factories” Help Companies Adapt to Capricious Consumers , speed factories are: a local-market facility designed to quickly pump out products with shorter life cycles and less predictable demand, like apparel sported by Kendall Jenner or LeBron James that suddenly becomes a must-have item. Speed factories tend to be small, highly flexible and able to quickly adjust to changing, local market demand or new customer requirements.  Adi

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5 Everyday Habits That Can Quickly Derail Your Career

On The Job

It's often the simple things at work that can really cause the most problems for your career. While you may be sweating over the big presentation you're giving next week, it's really something else that has caught the attention of others in your workplace. Your feet. Yes, it's sandal season, and it's blazing hot outside. You grab your favorite pair of flip-flops because the dress code is really no big deal at work.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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Discretion at work for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Look at any job description for Assistants, and you will see the word discretion. It is a crucial skill for Assistants and something that we have to practice on a daily basis. One slip and you are at risk of jeopardising your reputation and all the hard work you have put into building the relationship […].

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The Strong Job Market's Impact on Independent Work

Small Business Labs

July was another solid jobs month for the U.S. The economy added another 157,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.9%. As the chart below  from the Washington Post  shows, U.S. employment has grown consistently since 2013. And if this chart went back further, it would show 94 straight months of job gains.  Economic growth has led to a jobs recovery for even the hardest hit segment of workers, those with less than a high school education.

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Don't Go to a Job Interview Without Doing These Things First

On The Job

When you get a job interview, the worst mistake you can make is just trying to “wing it,” no matter your level of experience or the skills you possess. Interviewing requires preparation and practice, and those that put in the effort are much more likely to get the job they desire. While there is no “best” way to handle interview preparation, there are steps that need to be taken to boost your chances of success.

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The top five alternative conferencing platforms

Practically Perfect PA

How often do you organise a video conference for your Executive or team? All the time, right? Well, today I thought I would share with you the top five alternative conferencing platforms that are available online. If you don’t have internal video conferencing software, each of these platforms will do the trick and are well worth […].

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Three Tips for Reducing Your Small Business’ Everyday Operating Costs

Small Business CEO

When it comes to improving your business’s profitability you have three choices: Sell more, increase your prices or cut your costs. Put that way, it sounds like a statement of the glaringly obvious, but it is surprising how many businesses focus like mad on the first to while paying very little attention to the third. Here, we take a look at three areas every business should focus on that will help them get the optimum bangs for every buck. 1.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

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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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

There can never be too many discussions about change. It’s constant, it’s inevitable, unexpected at times, but it can be extremely rejuvenating. No matter how many times change occurs in life, expected or not, it can seem as if you are not in control. Unexpected change disrupts a routine, but if we reevaluate the current routine and what opportunities the unexpected change offers then we take control.

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My Monday morning ritual to stay focused/organized and reduce anxiety 

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs constantly feel like they’re not doing enough. . And when they have a super-productive day, they still feel as though there’s hundreds more tasks and projects remaining. That they’ll never be done. . Then there’s the worry that you’re prioritizing the “right” things! . All of this suggests that to live the entrepreneur life is to live with a constant baseline of productivity anxiety. .

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Job hunting when you are already employed

Practically Perfect PA

It can be a little tricky job hunting when you are already employed, but the research suggests that the most desirable candidates are those that are already in a full-time job. So, how do you go about searching for a new job without jeopardising the one that you already have? Here are our five tips […].

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Getting the Green Light: 6 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for a Loan

Small Business CEO

A lot of people feel nervous asking for money, even if it’s a lender’s livelihood. We can usually chalk this up to uncertainty regarding whether or not we’ll be approved. If you’re in need of a loan, you might understand that getting approval can take time. It’s a hassle to spend all of that time waiting, only to be denied. If you want to go into the loan approval process with greater confidence, there are several ways to make it happen. 1.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

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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5 Reasons to Take Business Letterhead Printing Seriously

Small Business CEO

A few folks are still skeptical about the role of custom printed materials such as letterhead and stationery for their business. In their mind business letterhead, printing is not much more than window dressing — something nice to have, but not an essentially critical part of your business. It’s almost like arguing that brushing your teeth is a good thing, but not really essential to for day-to-day living – it can be true, but why would you want to not brush your teeth?

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5 Ways Employee Scheduling Software Makes Life Easier

Small Business CEO

In 2017, there were more than 80 million hourly workers in the US alone and since you’re reading this, some of those people might be working under your employ. Whether you have hundreds of employees or just 10, keeping track of each and every employee can become a headache in the long run. And it’s not like you can skip on such an important activity.

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Customer Satisfaction: A Brand Maker

Small Business CEO

Customer satisfaction is not a fuel pump standing somewhere on your way which helps your organisation to re-energize but it’s the vast road. It is the way over which your organisation moves and becomes a world-class service giver. Especially in the field of grocery delivery, customer satisfaction is the support system. Because with a little focus on the customers, a one-time customer can become loyal for the lifetime.

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How Much Should You Be Spending on Personal Loans?

Small Business CEO

People around New Zealand can find personal loans with various values attached to them. Some loans may be worth thousands of dollars depending on what they are for. But while it can be inviting to find personal loans with great values attached to them, anyone who wishes to take out a loan must be aware of the value associated with the loan. You have to avoid spending too much on personal loans.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

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.