Sat.Jul 28, 2018 - Fri.Aug 03, 2018

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Free Chapters From Joan’s Book: Who Took My Pen…Again?

Office Dynamics

Thank You! It’s not very often that Office Dynamics can celebrate another book release by Joan but when we do, the amount of support shown is truly amazing. Joan’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed , is set to be released in Septemeber, 2018. As a thank you, we’d like to give you three free chapters from Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen…Again?

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Biofabrication - Manufacturing With Mushrooms

Small Business Labs

Biofabrication is the use of biomaterials such as cells, proteins and organisms as building blocks in a manufacturing process. Probably the best known example of biofabrication is the use of 3D printers to create tissue used in treatments for damaged joints and organs. This is still in the experimental stage. But biofabrication is a much broader field with current, commercial applications, especially in the area of manufacturing.  For example, there's a whole industry creating pa

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New resources for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few months, you might have noticed that I have been adding some new sections to the Practically Perfect PA website. Haven’t noticed? Don´t worry I know you are busy! So, today, I thought I would let you know what we have going on. Here are our new resources for Assistants. Templates, cheat […].

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Microsoft Finds the One Thing That Matters Most to New Hires

On The Job

As the competition for workers heats up, employers are offering better benefits and pay in an effort to attract job candidates. The problem is that once a new worker is on board, then things may start to fall apart -- often within the first week. Many new workers are thinking to themselves: "Wow, I think this was a mistake," and may even begin job hunting again, knowing that there are plenty of employers out there who want them.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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Creating A Friendly Work Atmosphere

Office Dynamics

Create a Friendly and Approachable Atmosphere. In our fast-paced world, people are becoming detached and desensitized. We are more transaction-based, unfocused on how our interaction is affecting other people. When you have that style of interaction with others, the world becomes decidedly colder. You must be aware of when that happens and take the steps necessary to turn it around: Your body language and facial expressions provide visual clues, whether you intend them to or not.

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5 Effective Ways to Grow and Maintain Your Email Subscriber List

Small Business CEO

Having a great email marketing strategy is smart for your business. However, if you don’t have engaged subscribers, your message may be falling on deaf ears, and you may be wasting time and resources. The first step to an engaged subscriber list is to strategically build your list, and the second is to nurture this list. Many businesses find great success with their initial email strategy, and continue to blast inboxes with information and promotions, only to find that open rates gradually decre

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Independent Workers Feeling More Secure

Small Business Labs

One of findings that most surprised us when we first started researching independent workers was how many think independent work is more secure than traditional jobs.  Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job.  But as the chart below shows (the data is from the MBO Partners State of Independence study series ), we were wrong.

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Research: Workplace Incivility Has Ripple Effect

On The Job

When I am the most frustrated and angry, I wish I had a British accent. There is just something special when someone like Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham on "Downton Abbey" lets you know you're behaving like a jerk. "When you talk like that, I'm tempted to ring for Nanny and have you put to bed with no supper," she once said. In the workplace, incivility is a problem.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting Your Business Entity

Small Business CEO

Starting a new business venture is extremely exciting. However, if you are like most entrepreneurs, setting up the legal structure of your new business is less than thrilling. You may be tempted to avoid the issue completely, or to choose your legal structure based on a friend’s advice. The problem with this is that they may not really know what they are talking about.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

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.

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Your Business Needs to Be Listed on These 6 Cost-Effective Directories & Social Platforms

Small Business CEO

Does your business suffer from under-listing? If you feel like your marketing team is doing everything right and still failing to produce the results you (think) it deserves, perhaps you’re not speaking to the right crowd. Make that crowds , actually. See, Internet users aren’t monolithic. Just as every independently owned business has a unique mix of customers and fans, every social media platform and business directory has a slightly different mix of users and viewers.

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The Ever-Changing Role of Software in the Business Landscape

Small Business CEO

Software’s evolution has transitioned from a data mining platform to marketing insights and as we are all familiar with – accounting software. These days, it has advanced to a more holistic solution for small business owners – vital for survival in an ever changing and competitive marketplace. Small businesses must try and become more frictionless and efficient within their internal ways of working.

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Website Needs a Blog

Small Business CEO

If you’re looking to boost your organization’s digital website, then blogging is a good way to steer your research efforts. Building a business blog for your website is beneficial in many different ways for your organization. You may not see the picture clearly, right now, but blogging has the potential turn visitors into conversions. Here is a quick breakdown of a few of the many perks you can reap by building a solid business blog.

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What Businesses Stand to Gain From Switching to Solar

Small Business CEO

Solar power is still today sometimes considered an out-of-reach notion, something that is for the privileged few and not widely available. However, this could not be further from the truth in today’s market of eco-warriors and global energy-saving goals, solar power is becoming a viable option for businesses everywhere. When it comes to improving your business you can do no better than to begin considering the benefits of solar energy.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

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!

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Purina Survey: Dogs are Part of the Family

Small Business Labs

Dog food manufacturer Purina recently  released the results of a survey of dog owners.  Not surprising to anyone who has followed the pet humanization trend , 95% of dog owners say their dog is part of the family.  A more interesting finding is about 50 percent of the female respondents said they preferred time with their dog over time with their partner and/or other family members.

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