Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Focusing on your goals: 8 tips for success Setting and achieving goals is a fundamental aspect of personal and professional growth. However, the process of goal-setting can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to begin or how to stay focused. Focusing on your goals: [.
Success
OCTOBER 23, 2023
It’s happened to the most successful among us: You wake up, maybe in the middle of the night or maybe past your alarm, with those dreaded symptoms. Maybe you are achy or coughing, or have a fever and a serious headache. You wonder how you’re ever going to pull yourself out of bed and make it through a typical workday. You might even have a debate with yourself, while skimming your calendar to-dos and meetings, obligations and responsibilities, about what it would be like to just miss it all and
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Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 23, 2023
I am a big believer in the power of constructive conflict, especially in the workplace. I don’t think conflict has to be inherently negative or uncomfortable. When handled well, it can lead to more dynamic discussions, more innovative problem solving, and better decision making. But that doesn’t mean it’s always necessary. Sometimes, conflict is just conflict.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. She also leads SW Administrative initiatives and partners with the NAMR Administrative Team. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicki talks about managing a team of assistants, creating a career development plan, cultivating a team culture, and finding happiness in your role.
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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Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 23, 2023
British workers who come into the office every day to work now outnumber those who spend part of the week working from home, for the first time since the end of pandemic restrictions, according to a new survey from recruitment firm Hays. Of nearly 15,000 white-collar staff and employers who took part in the poll last month, around 43 per cent said they were now working entirely from the office, up from 36 per cent a year earlier.
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Allwork
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As hybrid and remote work’s popularity persists into the latter half of 2023, some companies are reevaluating the use of employee monitoring tools — expressing the need to strike a balance between productivity oversight and the importance of maintaining trust and engagement within their remote and hybrid workforces. According to a report published by SHRM , some experts are challenging the efficacy of using monitoring tools when measuring actual productivity, sharing concerns on the limitatio
Success
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Do you have trouble remembering where you placed your reading glasses? Or maybe you are lacking the motivation to do that load of laundry. There are some simple tips and tricks that people with ADHD use to improve their attention, memory and motivation. The good news is that anyone can use these techniques, says Ari Tuckman, a psychologist in Pennsylvania and the author of ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Less than one-third of employees report they are engaged, enthusiastic and energised by their work, according to a new report from Gartner. The survey was showcased during the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference, which took place this week. Gartner defines engagement in three ways: employees feeling energised; employees finding purpose in their work; employees feeling empowered to do valuable work.
Allwork
OCTOBER 24, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that he is expanding the city’s remote work pilot program. The initiative, originally implemented for unionized employees only, has now been extended to approximately 16,500 non-union city workers. The move allows eligible employees to work up to two days a week remotely — contingent on job performance and specific duties.
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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.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Explore proven strategies to overcome burnout as an executive assistant. Discover insights into stress triggers and practical tips to reignite your passion and commitment in your administrative role.
Success
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Why is developing effective time management strategies important? Not only will good time management help you make the most of every day, but it can also endear you to all the most important people in your life. Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to gain from effective time management than that. What is time management? Time management is the process of strategically planning how you use your time to optimize every minute of the day.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Embracing technology as an Assistant: Unlocking the power of tools In today's fast-paced world, where technology seems to dominate every aspect of our lives, it's essential to take a step back and reflect on technology's role in our professional endeavours. As an Assistant, understanding how to [.
Allwork
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Text generators, harnessed by the power of AI Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT or Bard, have become useful companions for architects and designers. AI tools have immediate value in marketing and very early design exploration, but they are not yet game changers in the design process or in driving final outcomes. It is becoming clear that a new generation of AI tools will assist in speeding up many complex or repetitive tasks such as code review, adjacency optimization, or sustainabi
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Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The latest findings from the CIPD’s People Profession 2023: UK and Ireland survey report, which surveyed 1,456 HR and workplace professionals across the UK, show that technology and hybrid working have had a significant impact on their roles and organisations. The report found that rapidly evolving technology, like generative AI, is having an impact on people teams as well as the wider business.
Success
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The pandemic work-from-home shift sent lunch to the bottom of to-do lists for many newly remote workers. Even though there was access to fresh food in household fridges, priorities changed in the scramble. Stopping to eat lunch was one of them. However, this lunch break dilemma dates back pre-pandemic. In 2019, two-thirds of millennials reported skipping lunch to get ahead.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Originally aired in March 2016, this episode features the incredibly talented Aaron Mahnke , creator of the renowned podcast, Lore, and the mastermind behind Grim & Mild Entertainment. In our chat, Aaron unpacks his journey from launching Lore to navigating the world of podcasting and storytelling. He offers invaluable insights into the evolution of his career, the development of captivating content, and the mastery of productivity tools and habits that support his creative process.
Allwork
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Your couch might be tempting, but a proper desk and chair setup is invaluable for both productivity and health. When working from home, it’s easy to blur the lines between personal and professional life. Setting clear boundaries and designating work hours can help maintain a balanced lifestyle. Remote work can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Two-thirds of board-level executives at UK-based manufacturing companies agree that sustainability is a high priority and a third have decarbonisation plans in place, but according to new research conducted by management consultancy, Vendigital , progress in decarbonising products, processes, and supply chains is patchy at best, and this could cause UK industry to fall behind global competitors in the race to net zero.
Success
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Soft skills, often referred to as “interpersonal skills” or “people skills,” are the attributes, behaviors and qualities that help you interact with others more effectively in the workplace. These skills assist you in becoming more confident, competent, better acknowledged and even more liked within your professional environment. Developing these soft skills examples as a growth challenge will do more than accelerate your career.
All Things Admin
OCTOBER 26, 2023
When the pandemic began and offices shut down, businesses turned to video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams to stay in touch and keep things running. In those early days, it wasn’t uncommon to see cluttered backgrounds, spouses trying to sneak through the frame, children interrupting with pleas for snacks, or pets making cameos.
Allwork
OCTOBER 24, 2023
HR tech expert Josh Drean shared his concerns about traditional employment models and their alignment with the desires of the younger generation on our Future of Work podcast. He emphasizes the need to create a shift towards values, meaningful work, and a balanced work-life. According to Drean, there are many ways that decentralization can make workforce ecosystems much more powerful.
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
OCTOBER 22, 2023
The new digital issue of Works magazine is available for you to read, download, print and share right here. In this issue: we report on the inaugural Works Place event at Material Matters in London in September; visit three new offices in London that show how outstanding offices are retaining their role in making the capital a great place to work; we speak to Andreu World about their partnership with design legend Philippe Starck; and catch up for a drink with our friends Rawside who are maintai
Success
OCTOBER 24, 2023
There are 1,440 minutes in a day. That’s all you’re going to have. Nobody gets more than that; time isn’t a renewable resource. So you need to find ways to improve your time management and make the most of what you have. What you do—and don’t do—determines your level of success. As Chinese author and philosopher Lin Yutang said, “Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone.
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The IRS has kept its promise to provide relief to employers that filed Forms 941-X to claim the pandemic-era employee retention credit for which they aren’t eligible. The guidance is aimed at employers with claims pending as of Sept. 14, the day the IRS imposed a moratorium on processing Forms 941-X on which the credit is claimed, but who haven’t yet received their ERCs.
Allwork
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In a recent move by the U.K. government, local government councils in England have been instructed to cease any ongoing trials of a four-day workweek for their employees. The government stressed fiscal responsibility as the main reason, stating that this approach to the workweek does not provide taxpayers with good value for money, according to Reuters.
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
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 25, 2023
It’s a fact – pods are taking over the office. In 2010, Framery introduced the first pod to the market and now there are over 200 suppliers globally. Framery, the market leader in this space, was a major pioneer of their development and subsequently has supplied 70 percent of Forbes 100 companies with office pods. The history of the pod began with the realisation that many workplaces suffered from the same problem – with no solution available.
Success
OCTOBER 24, 2023
What do Gal Gadot, Rob Gronkowski and Diddy have in common? How about Chelsea Handler, DJ Khaled and Cristiano Ronaldo? It’s not a riddle, or the setup for a bad joke, though the answer is more specific than, “They’re hugely famous.” All of these A-listers—actors, musicians, athletes—are obsessed with Theragun. The ubiquity of the Theragun—an industry-defining home-massage tool from the wellness company now known as Therabody —makes it feel like this was an overnight success story.
Jennie Lyon
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Hey there, lovely entrepreneurs! Having a robust online presence is an absolute game-changer for any business eager to make waves and reel in more customers. Who doesn’t want to stand out in the digital crowd, right? And you need some solid online marketing strategies to make that happen! But let’s be real, my friend, the digital… The post 4 Simple Weekly Online Marketing Strategies to Attract More Customers appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing & Virtual Assistan
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