Practically Perfect PA
MAY 2, 2024
Managing Workplace Stress Workplace stress is a prevalent issue for many professionals, but it can be particularly challenging for Assistants. A recent study revealed that an astonishing 45% of Assistants suffer from workplace stress. This stress can manifest in various ways, including feeling tearful, bored, scared, or [.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 29, 2024
A new poll from BSI claims that employee health and employer flexibility are key elements to harness a future age-diverse workforce. Evolving Together: Flourishing in the age-diverse workforce considers how today’s business leaders think businesses and policymakers can respond to demographic changes to enable individuals to thrive and organizations to grow as greater numbers work beyond the age of 65.
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Workplace Insight
MAY 1, 2024
A new poll from Ricoh Europe claims that the majority of organisations lack the technology to support flexible working, with only 30 percent of European employees saying they have all the technology to collaborate seamlessly when working with other colleagues. The research, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, polled 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision makers across Europe.
Success
APRIL 28, 2024
Working from home means comfort food is always available. It’s too easy to grab a chocolate bar or a bag of pretzels after a Zoom meeting when your kitchen is footsteps away. Being at home also tends to blur the boundaries between work and your personal life. You might be so busy that you work late or skip a meal and instead dine on espresso. Your eating habits influence your emotions, energy level, cognition and mind-body well-being in infinite ways.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
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Allwork
MAY 1, 2024
With the right asynchronous work tools, everything from task management to video conferencing and note-taking flows and works seamlessly. Slack boasts that using the app reduces emails by 32% and meetings by 27%, which could be a major benefit for teams looking to cut down on unproductive activities. The Microsoft Teams app gained major traction throughout the years of 2020 and 2022, rising from 75 million daily active users to 280 million in this two-year time span.
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Office Dynamics
MAY 3, 2024
Streamlining executive operations, boosting organizational efficiency, and other key responsibilities of an Executive Assistant.
Success
APRIL 29, 2024
People in their 60s often face the decades in two parts: the run-up to retirement and retirement itself. Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. To navigate both phases of this important decade, here are the biggest financial mistakes to avoid in your 60s, according to financial experts. 1.
Allwork
APRIL 30, 2024
There is a tectonic shift happening in the DevOps space, which has a significant impact when it comes to developing something new — whether it’s an app, a new product feature, or a new service. I strongly believe we’ll see the emergence of tools that significantly accelerate MVP development for innovative apps, product feature releases, and services, reducing timelines from months to mere weeks, or even just days.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 30, 2024
The Partnership Model: Building a Strategic Business Partnership We all know how fast-paced our world is today. It is non-stop. Our Executives have so little time to dedicate to anything outside of the never-ending hamster wheel of meetings and deadlines. We know this because, as Assistants, we [.
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!
Workplace Insight
MAY 1, 2024
Life imitates art pt. 94. Scientists have discovered that lab mice may be conducting their own experiments on us. A paper published in the journal Current Biology and summarised here , speculates that mice seem to be testing their testers. They do this by deviating from simple expected behaviours such as responding to rewards to work out what might happen.
Success
MAY 1, 2024
Starting a business can be intimidating, but opening a franchise can make the process a little easier for would-be entrepreneurs. These tried-and-true business opportunities come with more support and greater brand recognition , as well as economies of scale. If you’re hoping to start a business this year, these are some of the best franchises to own.
Allwork
APRIL 30, 2024
WeWork’s survival plan is going to place control of the company in the hands of a real tech company, Yardi Systems, one of the leading technology providers to the real estate industry. WeWork founder Adam Neumann had assembled a team to help him buy his former company back, but unless creditors vote to reject the new bankruptcy exit plan, he’s out.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
APRIL 28, 2024
Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth talks about the transition from an independent contractor to an employee, “six figure habits” that make EAs invaluable assets, and valuing our time as we create more time for our executive(s).
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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
APRIL 29, 2024
We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. They are a gift both to and from the PR industry. This is largely because we cover such issues year round so don’t feel the need to add to the PR feeding frenzy they generate.
Success
MAY 1, 2024
“I’ve got a gut feeling about it.” “She has incredible instincts.” “I just get a bad vibe from that guy.” Feelings, a sixth sense, a hunch or just vibes—whatever you want to call it—at some point throughout our lives, we all use our intuition. What if we told you that scientific research actually supports trusting your gut feelings and intuition, and that doing so can improve your decision-making, creativity and overall well-being?
Allwork
MAY 2, 2024
The idea of a four-day workweek is gaining popularity among workers who believe it could lead to improved work-life balance, health, and productivity, according to a recent survey by Resume Builder. The survey, which spanned 1,250 full-time workers, revealed that 80% of respondents would be enthusiastic about working 32 hours a week instead of the traditional 40.
Productivityist
APRIL 29, 2024
Just as the ocean’s tides ebb and flow with rhythmic certainty, time carries us through the waves of life, each crest and trough marking our passage through years, days, and moments. Yet, time isn’t a monolith—it’s a vast sea composed of various currents and depths. In this exploration, we’ll dip our toes into the intriguing waters of time, examining concepts like Kairos and Chronos, as well as Linear and Cyclical time.
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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!
Workplace Insight
MAY 3, 2024
Oxford’s thriving science and technology sector is facing a potential hurdle: a critical shortage of office and laboratory space. According to a new report by property consultancy Vail Williams , this scarcity could send rents spiralling upwards in the coming year. The report paints a concerning picture. The city, it suggests, has just about enough Grade A office and lab space to meet demand from life sciences and biotech companies for the next year.
Success
MAY 3, 2024
While celebrities might rake in millions from their “day jobs,” they’re also boosting their net worth through smart investments, endorsement deals and entrepreneurship. And, when it comes to creating wealth, diversifying financial portfolios and expanding their business, franchises emerge as a powerful asset, drawing high-profile figures like athletes, actors, singers and other celebrities into this profitable business model.
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2024
Garry Grant Garry Grant, the CEO of Search Engine Optimization Incorporated, is a seasoned expert in the realm of search engine optimization and digital marketing, boasting a remarkable 25 years of experience in the industry. As the visionary founder of SEO Incorporated, Garry has consistently propelled the company’s offerings through the development of cutting-edge technologies and strategic solutions to tackle intricate challenges.
Productivityist
MAY 1, 2024
In this engaging episode of the podcast, I sit down with Mat Ellis , a pioneer in the productivity software arena, to explore how modern tools like AI can enhance both our work efficiency and our personal lives. We delve into the evolution of productivity platforms, particularly Mat’s work with Sixty, and discuss the significant impact of these tools on our daily routines.
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.
Workplace Insight
MAY 3, 2024
New lending for commercial real estate fell 33 per cent last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to the latest bi-annual report from Bayes Business School, (formerly Cass). Researched and written by Dr Nicole Lux , Senior Research Fellow at Bayes Business School , City, University of London, the report also shows that a significant portion (42 per cent) of the £170 billion of loans outstanding will have to be refinanced within 12 months.
Success
MAY 1, 2024
Excerpted from Acquisitional Wealth , copyright © 2024 by Josh Tolley. Reprinted with permission from Matt Holt Books, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. All rights reserved. How are you going to actually pay for a business acquisition? There are really two elements to this question: 1. How are you going to come up with the down payment? 2. How are you going to repay the monthly loan payment?
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2024
Job applicants can use AI tools to their benefit when applying to jobs, knowing that many recruiters use AI to initially screen candidates based on keywords and other prerequisites that many HR platforms scan for. One thing most popular AI services can do is analyze job descriptions and help align your cover letter’s tone, language, and content to match the employer’s expectations.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 30, 2024
One trend in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape has taken center stage: Social Media Stories. These fleeting, 24-hour posts have become a powerful tool for brands and businesses. But why are Stories so popular? The answer lies in their short-lived nature. Stories offer a fresh, engaging way to connect with audiences. They provide a sense… The post How to Use Social Media Stories in Your Marketing appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
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.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 29, 2024
The new flexible working rules which came into force this month have been touted as a win – normalising and bringing clarity to the world of flexible work. However, in reality, they will do the very opposite. Under the new rules, workers now have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment. However, employers can take up to 2 whole months to respond to requests, and they do not have to be clear about their stance on flexible work beforehand.
Success
APRIL 29, 2024
Friendships are one of the most important relationships that a person can have. Our friends bring a lot to the table, including helping us live richer lives and offering social support through good and bad times. But sometimes, friends grow apart over time and friendships end. This can be for any number of reasons, like simply outgrowing a friendship or not seeing eye to eye anymore.
Allwork
APRIL 30, 2024
WeWork revealed on Monday that Yardi Systems, a property management software provider, is positioned to acquire a 60% stake in the company. In a statement published Monday , WeWork said that the bankruptcy court approved its Disclosure Statement and “several additional key motions, paving the way for the company to conclude its financial and operational restructuring and successfully emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of May.
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