Allwork

MARCH 21, 2023

A recent study at the University of Birmingham found that 52% of managers agreed that working from home improves concentration, 60% said it improves productivity, and 63% stated it increases motivation. Another key finding from the study is that managers are becoming more aware of the challenges of remote and flexible working.

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2024

The report suggests that companies might need to rethink their work arrangements — especially for roles that require deep concentration, such as programming, writing, accounting, and project management.

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Allwork

AUGUST 1, 2023

Areas such as education and bilingual-focused careers were reported as expanding their work-from-anywhere offerings. However, project management, HR, and recruiting have seen a decline in these kinds of flexible work opportunities.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2024

A recent report published by Flex Jobs highlights seven career categories that have experienced growth in remote work opportunities. Though it also requires slight changes in management styles and communication methods — due to a greater reliance on digital tools and platforms for team collaboration and project management.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With so many coworking space management software options available, it can be difficult to determine which app is worthwhile and which software will best meet the needs of your coworking space. According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute , automation of repetitive aspects can save six or more hours a week — almost a full workday.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Back in April 2011 I started as a team assistant to an office of 25 people but as time went on I started to get involved in finance, human resources and marketing along with the office management. Since 2011 there have been several structural and management changes. Transition from an EA to a project support manager….watch

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Content Management Systems (CMS): A CMS like WordPress or a similar system makes it easy to manage and update your website’s content. Marketing Automation: Tools like email marketing software, social media management, and CRM systems are essential for engaging with your audience and customers.

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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. Here are two examples of this.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This app combines mind mapping and task management. Suited for busy individuals and small teams, Ayoa also comes with all the features you’d expect in a project management platform: sharing, deadlines, task prioritization, chat and more. Basecamp is an oldie but a goodie in the project management sphere.

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Allwork

AUGUST 17, 2023

study of a four-day workweek among 61 companies and 2,900 workers reported reduced stress, burnout, and turnover among employees. A shorter workweek would reshape the way businesses operate due to adjustments in scheduling and project management. However, State Rep.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By doing so, millions of workers could transition into better-paying jobs, simultaneously addressing talent shortages faced by employers, according to the report. These skills can be further honed and applied in “apprentice-able” roles like IT Project Managers, Data Scientists, and Software Developers.

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2023

meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.” Additionally, non-management employees reported that only 11.9 How can business owners and managers turn around the proverbial time-suck? A 2022 Otter.ai The same Otter.ai So what can you do?

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Allwork

JANUARY 3, 2023

To help remote work hopefuls find their next ideal job, FlexJobs released a new report identifying the top seven career fields for remote work in 2023 using analysis from fully-remote jobs posted throughout 2022. . Project Management . “As Careers with the highest likelihood of remote work included: . Communications .

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For European real estate owners and investors already on a journey to net-zero-carbon through retrofitting, upfront spending has the potential for long-term rent and capital-value accumulation, according to a new report from Colliers. What’s more, they don’t know how or from where these upgrades can be financed.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

Just under a third (32 percent) of UK employers plan to hire more contract workers this year, according to a new report [registration] from recruitment company Robert Walters. Over a quarter (29 percent) report being encouraged to do so by the upcoming IR35 offset rule – coming into effect in early April.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A little bit of procrastination at the office is surprisingly common, with 88% of workers reporting that they put off important work tasks for at least one hour each day. From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. That is unless you’ve yet to upgrade to a project management app, in which case you’re still stuck with the hassles of managing projects across multiple locations.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Expert Melissa Cooksey discusses the ways in which interior designers can take responsibility for what goes into — and comes out of — their projects. . Melissa Cooksey, Senior Interior Project Manager at Perkins&Will’s Dallas office, wants to push the sector to break free from these perceived limitations.

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Success

APRIL 12, 2023

In addition, “39% of employees were less stressed,” and employees reported better sleep , less anxiety and improved overall physical and mental health. This is a time to pause and rethink how we can help employees think of their daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly approach to their work with respect to load management.

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Allwork

MAY 24, 2023

A surprising Mercer study recently revealed that only one in three companies has official regulations for managing flexible work. Unsurprisingly, a massive 95% of HR leaders endorse hybrid work as a potent recruitment strategy, as per the IWG’s HR Leaders & Hybrid Working Report.

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Success

MAY 24, 2023

Envoy’s “ Return to the Workplace Report ” states that “63% of employees say flexibility would make them feel more empowered. Her beliefs are supported by a 2019 LinkedIn “ Workplace Learning Report ” that shows “94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development.”

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 11, 2024

The study, conducted by Boston College (USA) and sociologists from University College Dublin, claims that project managers and chief executives overwhelmingly perceived several benefits from the shorter workweek. Impressively, 82 percent of participants reported improved well-being, and half experienced a reduction in staff turnover.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Maybe you took a certification class and spent thousands of dollars to become a project manager. Maybe you have discovered that what you really love to do is design the graphics for your reports. You quickly snap a photo of it, and start envisioning how to use those graphics in your next report. Be honest with yourself.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In fact, according to the Owl Labs 2023 State of Hybrid Work report, 40 percent of employees would decline a job if they were required to be in the office five days a week. To overcome this bias, managers need to value input from remote team members equally and recognise the unique perspectives they bring to the table.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place.   It is wiki based. 

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

What does it take to be a successful office manager? simonewu 24/01/2023 Office managers are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. Office managers are responsible for keeping businesses running smoothly. Office managers should know how to manage their time effectively on a daily basis.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Task management.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Your Reporter in the Field.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements. As long as these things pertain to topics relevant to project management, they can qualify within specified limits. Personally, I also like to report as I go.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 5, 2012

For the past month you’ve been planning, and the ideas for new projects and collaborations were flowing. Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Take an hour to write down your goals for the project. You’re excited about this new idea NOW. Get a new perspective.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 29, 2014

The post How to Manage the Rush Jobs appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It’s 3:00 in the afternoon and your boss calls from the road and says, “Drop everything, I need this report in an hour.”. Fifteen minutes later another manager comes by looking for last-minute help with a PowerPoint presentation. Related articles.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 16, 2022

Despite the UK’s persistent low productivity, less than a fifth of business owners are actively looking back at projects to identify areas for improvement. Despite this, many are still failing to assign enough dedicated project managers to the work. In the manufacturing industry, the situation is strikingly inefficient.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Keeping track all year will help you easily prepare a list of projects you are most proud of completing and/or assisted with.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle. That’s why cloud-based project management software programs have become so widespread over the past few years. Yet, how do you know which one is right for your needs?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 27, 2011

You’ve got an idea for a new project and you are very excited! Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Take an hour to write down your goals for the project as soon as possible. Post them in the most visible spot in your workspace to give the project priority status.

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