Practically Perfect PA
JULY 27, 2023
Become a relationship expert in the Assistant role Buitoday'sositive relationships is essential for success in the Assistant role in today's fast-paced professional environment. Whether you work in a large corporation or a small startup, communicating effectively, building trust, and maintaining positive relationships with your Executive, team, [.
The Assistant Room
JULY 28, 2023
Meet Zoe Hill, Chief of Staff at Arcade Media. The post The PA Diaries: 5 Minutes with Chief of Staff Zoe Hill first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JULY 23, 2023
Michelle Motz is a highly accomplished and results-driven administrative professional with a knowledge of finance, investor relations, strategy, M&A and Human Resources. In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role. LEADERSHIP QUOTE The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with t
Workplace Insight
JULY 26, 2023
Over the last few years there has been something of a loud and widespread backlash to the idea that we need to have constant access to information and our colleagues to work effectively. The touchstone for this pushback is of course the open plan office which has become something of a scapegoat for the universal problem of interruption and distraction and a renewed interest in the complexities of acoustics in office design.
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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Success
JULY 27, 2023
Many people consider it taboo to discuss money, politics and religion, as any polite conversationalist or savvy dater knows. But we can’t always dismiss money conversations in the workplace—nor should we. Here are a few tips for how to deftly navigate this sometimes awkward topic. 3 common money conversations in the workplace and how to navigate them Money issue No. 1: Celebrating a coworker’s (fill in the blank) Engagement.
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Allwork
JULY 26, 2023
What’s going on: The first-ever Canadian pilot program for a four-day work week has concluded, citing a 100% success rate. All 41 companies involved in the program intend to maintain their work time reduction policy, according to Cision. The pilot program was established in partnership between Boston College, 4 Day Week Global, and Joe O’Connor, the designer of the first four-day work week program that launched in Ireland in 2021.
Workplace Insight
JULY 22, 2023
Employees across the UK will be given even more flexibility over where and when they work, according to the government, as the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives Royal Assent. Originally a 2019 manifesto commitment to encourage flexible working, and now a private members bill from Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi, the Act will require employers to consider and discuss any requests made by their employee – who will have the right to two requests a year – within two months o
Success
JULY 28, 2023
You spend months, possibly even years, hunting for the right job. You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2023
A new poll from IE University , the WorkAnywhere campaign and Remote claims that office workers are experiencing the highest levels of burnout and lowest levels of happiness and job satisfaction when compared to remote and hybrid workers. The team behind the survey say this indicates that the office environment isn’t the effective separator between life and work that many believe it to be.
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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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 27, 2023
The past few years and our current predicaments should serves as a reminder of that tragic, unchangeable feature of the human condition, best expressed by Kierkegaard, that we are doomed to live our lives forwards but only understand them backwards. Retrospect is particularly important when we look back on sudden, large changes that knock us off our normal path.
Allwork
JULY 28, 2023
Leaders must discern if their hybrid work model is the best fit for their company or if it requires fine-tuning. The journey begins with defining clear evaluation criteria, a step often overlooked. Despite the abundance of external data on hybrid work preferences, each company’s unique culture, systems, processes, and talent make internal data invaluable for decision-making.
Success
JULY 28, 2023
Most of us are living in a hybrid world of in-person and virtual interactions. It may feel easier than ever to keep relationships shallow. But surface-level relationships are fundamentally unsatisfying. You need to go deeper. Learning how to connect with people in your community and organization is the key to so much of what you want. When you engage, you get access to other people’s big ideas, inspiring energy and unique stories.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 27, 2023
For struggling small business owners and enterprising individuals seeking extra income, a side hustle can be a stepping stone toward financial freedom. But what if your seasonal side gig could blossom into a full-time home business that flourishes year-round? Let’s explore how to transform your exciting seasonal side hustle into a sustainable venture that keeps the cash flowing even during off-peak times.
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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!
Office Dynamics
JULY 24, 2023
Master the art of communication in the administrative industry by understanding diverse communication styles; take our online assessment to learn your own unique communication habits!
Allwork
JULY 28, 2023
As the future of work looks more digital daily, the additional uses of drones in the workplace may be more extreme than anyone could’ve imagined. Whether it’s investigative tasks, mobile robotics , or monitoring productivity, the opportunities are endless. Google’s Wing , Amazon’s Amazon Prime Air , and Walmart’s drone delivery program are already making waves.
Success
JULY 27, 2023
Many of us like to unwind with a glass of wine or a cold beer. But we also want to feel and be our best. Over time, an apéritif on Friday can become three cocktails on a Tuesday. The best nonalcoholic drinks provide an opportunity to develop a more mindful relationship with alcohol. Whether you are “sober curious” or simply seeking to cut back, alcohol-free drinks help us take control of our health, wellness and overall focus.
Workplace Insight
JULY 25, 2023
It is now a truism to suggest that the traditional ways we think about office design need to be rethought in response to the new and emerging challenges businesses now face. Most people accept this but are still trying to work out the implications for the way we design and manage the physical workplace. The office needs to tell a new story. And one way to structure this narrative this is to borrow ideas from the movie screenwriting process.
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.
Office Dynamics
JULY 26, 2023
Discover the art of embracing unique personality styles in the workplace. Enhance communication, collaboration & professional growth.
Allwork
JULY 28, 2023
What’s going on: Intel is preparing for the opening of two semiconductor plants east of Columbus, Ohio by 2025, according to WOSU Public Media. The company intends to hire around 3,000 employees initially and is investing $17.7 million in eight academic institutions over three years for course development, equipment, and recruitment of students.
Success
JULY 26, 2023
When Pauline Idogho was pregnant and tired of seltzer and lime as her go-to drink, she began dreaming of something sophisticated—something that still felt like an indulgence. Throughout her roughly 15-year career in investment banking, international development and renewable energy financing, she traveled to over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2023
Savills latest global Prime Office Costs (SPOC) analysis claims that net effective costs for occupiers taking top quality office space in key cities around the world rose 0.3 percent in Q2, following a rise of 1.1 percent in Q1. The international real estate advisor says the fact that prime office rents are continuing to edge up demonstrates that tenant demand is still present and landlords are cautiously optimistic in some markets.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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.
Productivityist
JULY 26, 2023
We’re going back into the vault for this episode for a conversation that I had in January 2019 with the one and only James Clear. James is best known as the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy And Proven Way To Build Good Habits And Break Bad Ones. During our conversation, James discusses why he wrote Atomic Habits and how it differs from other habit books, the importance of breaking habits down into “atomic” small changes, and the “two minute rule” for making habits s
Allwork
JULY 28, 2023
What’s going on: Over the past five years, 6,000 retail outlets in the U.K. have shuttered, according to BE News. The data stems from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Local Data Company (LDC), where experts cite business rates and the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic as two major factors. The overall retail vacancy rate has risen to 13.9% in the second quarter of this year.
Success
JULY 24, 2023
Last year, Airbnb guests booked nearly 400 million accommodations for vacations, bachelor(ette) parties, temporary housing and other stays. There are some 6.6 million rental spaces listed on the platform by an online community of over 4 million Airbnb hosts around the world. That’s a lot of spare living space, and a convenient side hustle—the average Airbnb host earned around $14,000 in supplemental income in 2022.
Workplace Insight
JULY 26, 2023
A poll of 3,000 workers in Europe and North America from Insights Learning & Development claims that managers of hybrid working teams see multiple benefits to a new working arrangement. These include improved team performance, improved team agility and increased ability to deliver on objectives. However, on a personal level, many managers highlighted the need for more support.
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
Jennie Lyon
JULY 25, 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital world, where attention spans are shrinking, video marketing has become a powerful strategy to captivate audiences and promote your brand effectively. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, incorporating video content into your marketing campaigns can lead to significant growth and higher customer engagement.
Allwork
JULY 28, 2023
To design the office of 2023 and beyond, architects and designers must view the office as a new tool and imagine it as an equalizer, incubator, culture center, and showroom all in one. Instead of competing with the comforts of home, the office should embrace its potential as a partner, offering unique advantages and experiences to employees and clients alike.
Success
JULY 25, 2023
Most people are familiar with retirement savings plans, like a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. But other options are available that provide a way to save for your golden years, especially if you’re self-employed or own a small business. A SIMPLE IRA is just one of these plans. It’s an easy-to-manage retirement account that lets you make tax-deferred contributions.
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