Allwork
JUNE 5, 2024
Management pleas for greater productivity and employee commitment fall on deaf ears, as research by Nick Bloom and his team clearly indicates. As another symbol of this, there is a proposed new skyscraper in Oklahoma City that promises to be the tallest building in North America — with no plans to have any office space.
Success
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Unfortunately, the entire experience was spoiled by an incident at a popular breakfast restaurant. When I returned to my office in Atlanta, I shared the nerve-wracking experience with my manager, one of the few Black directors in the company. Shortly after being seated, I was greeted by my server. What brings you to town?”
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Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
As the Personal Assistant to a quite renowned chef, my tasks might vary from the ones of a regular PA, like calendar and email management, to most specific tasks such as taking care of the journalists that come visit the restaurants and to interview Albert. I literally live 2 minutes away from the restaurants, so I just walk there.
Success
MARCH 14, 2022
Not listening to client reactions is one of the worst things a salesperson can do in the heat of a proposal, Hopkins says. “I The key factor to remember for entrepreneurs and other managers of people is that when an employee comes up with an idea, you need to respond to it; she says. If your answer is no, “Tell them, ‘I’ve heard you.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 10, 2017
You need to reinforce that your work is under control and manage expectations. Managers ultimately want to hear about bottom lines and how you how you successfully planned and smoothly executed your teams’ success in achieving annual targets. The best way for me to do this was to do an internal time management course.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2023
The news last year that the M&S flagship Orchard House store on Oxford Street in London was to be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use development of shops, offices, restaurants and a gym sparked a very British sort of debate about the pros and cons of retrofit and refurbishment. This is M&S after all.
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 23, 2011
By investing in changes now not only can it improve the profile and reputation of your business it could potentially save money through proposed tax cuts and reduced wastage. There are many ways you can take charge of waste management, but as with any change it is most effective when everyone involved is equally committed.
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