Workplace Insight

MARCH 20, 2024

Older readers may remember a phenomenon called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) which marked the point at which employers gave up worrying about people using their own phones at work and instead made it look like it was their idea anyway. Close to a third use gen AI to write emails (31 percent) or use it instead of Google (30 percent).

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Success

AUGUST 12, 2021

Whether a manager or sole proprietor, there are practical steps you can take to address these issues. You demand to see the manager. Upon arrival, the manager immediately accepts the exchange. It’s a case of poor management. The associate is taught one set of company policies while management abides by another.

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On The Job

MARCH 18, 2014

People leave managers A Gallup poll of more than 1 million employed U.S. People leave managers, not companies. In the end, turnover is mostly a manager issue,” Gallup reports. Specifically, Gallup finds that poorly managed work groups are on average 50% less productive and 44% less profitable than well-managed groups.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Meanwhile, a recent survey by The Conference Board shows that nearly half of CEOs globally are promoting the hybrid work model to attract, recruit and retain employees. Workplace design options may include assigned and unassigned work settings, private phone booths, huddle video tables and plentiful casual seating areas.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 22, 2023

American employees are wasting hundreds of contracted work hours a year using their work equipment for personal tasks and activities, according to a new survey from ExpressVPN. The survey, conducted by the consumer privacy and security company, found that some people are spending only 33 percent of annual contracted hours on work tasks.

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On The Job

MAY 8, 2019

A Robert Half survey finds that six in 10 workers in a variety of fields and industries say they've received two or more job offers simultaneously when applying for jobs. Because the world is often very small and you may run across that hiring manager again one day. As soon as you're sure of your decision, tell the hiring manager.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Time Management Month and More February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.  E-Mail Five Best Email Clients - [link] - Lifehacker did a cool survey of their readers to find out what e-mail tools you like the best. 

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 1, 2022

CRM (client relationship management) forms are one of the most effective ways to gather or share information with a client. When used well, CRM forms can cut down on the number of emails and meetings you may have to have, as well as save your sanity by easily documenting details. . Feedback Survey. What do I mean by “forms”?

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

I often find myself pulled in too many directions, reacting to phone calls, email and other stuff that pops up. According to a 2022 Microsoft survey , nearly 50% of employees—and just over 50% of managers—say that they’re feeling burned out at work, at a time when people are already working more hours than in years past.

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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

Our HR managers confirm this unique differentiator greatly impacts candidates’ decisions. Given the importance that this generation places on autonomy and work-life balance, about half of those surveyed by WEF report that they would quit their job if it interfered with their work-life balance.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 17, 2024

Comparably, 84 percent of home workers surveyed felt most productive at home, illustrating the shift that has taken place when it comes to the perceptions of productivity in the workplace now the home is a viable option. This dropped to 64 percent in 2021 , demonstrating the drop in office productivity and preference.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You can delegate all the work that keeps you “busy” - like filling out paperwork, filing, scheduling, budgeting, and making “quick” phone calls. They Manage the Mundane Stuff Who said running a business doesn’t take creativity? No more endless emails to check or impromptu calls to answer: your admin is your gatekeeper.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

A recruitment automation software helps manage all recruiting tasks from sourcing candidates, building talent pools, and improving communication processes. In fact, an online survey conducted by Recruit CRM revealed that more than 98% of recruitment agencies with ten recruiters or more used an Applicant Tracking System.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

The best way to go about this would be to set up automated email sequences or a text message system that updates candidates on the latest developments regarding their job applications. Talk to your hiring manager and set up a smooth interviewing process. Read more: 7 free email templates for agency recruiters.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Discover the Essential Role of Managers in Hybrid Work for Creating Supportive and Engaging Work Environments. The office and the management or the company just chooses how many days? So again, managers say that people are more productive. Is it that the employees choose which days they go to?

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2017

A study by VitalSmarts of 1,594 managers and employees shows that top-notch employees are seen as three times more valuable to the organization that the average employee. Let these top performers do most of the work, and you'll keep doing your job and finding enough time to check Facebook every hour or play "Word Cookies" on your phone.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

YOU CANNOT MANAGE TIME! How you manage to focus your attention (or how long you keep your attention focused) will make or break your ability to get things done. After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2012

.   Our research approach is to conduct a series of structured, survey interviews with a representative number of San Francisco based food trucks.  We will do these interviews in person, over the phone and via email, depending on the availability and choice of the food truck owners/managers.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 4, 2013

You can use all the help you can get in order to manage the work and the employees better. You can also use it to create many different kinds of forms such as for orders, meetings and customer surveys. Basecamp is one of the leading project management solutions for a small business. RescueTime.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

Last month I asked you all to complete a survey which asked what are the big topics for discussion at the moment. Thanks to the hundreds of you that completed that survey. She sees them infrequently (about once a month), but talks to them daily via phone and email. That’s a biggie for me right now.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

While that’s great news for employees who enjoy the increased flexibility of working from home, it poses a significant challenge for managers. There are many ways to go about this, including time-tracking apps, project management software, timesheets, screenshots, spreadsheets, and asking team members to track their own progress.

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Energage

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Habitec Security’s president, John Smythe, was only 22 and just a few months out of college when he received a shocking phone call from his father. Six months after that phone call, his father died at age 56. It’s on email signatures and business cards. But the core sales staff and management team stayed.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 11, 2022

A recent survey from AT&T and Dubber found that 81 percent of respondents believe hybrid work will be the foremost working model by 2024, with 56 percent of work done off site. Pick up your phone and call them. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to managing employees and their day-to-day tasks. Need lunch?

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The team also interviewed 27 food truck owners or managers in person, by email or on the phone. These interviews were mostly by phone and the interviewees were distributed across the country. These interviews were mostly by phone and the interviewees were distributed across the country.

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2013

A recent survey for Huffington Post finds that 77% of us feel stressed “regularly,” with the biggest causes of that anxiety being reported as too much work and too little time. Then look at how long you’re spending in meetings, on various tasks or writing emails. But it’s a commodity you cannot get back.” Develop a five-minute list.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Sometimes they’ll pick up those clues via written channels : They note the tone of your email. They check your email footer for info. Sometimes they’ll pick up clues via auditory channels : They speak to you on the phone. They survey the state of your desk. They Google your website for a biography.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2015

Diary management is my smallest yet most consistent task; meeting invites popping into the diary throughout the day and I deal with them as they come. I manage the work experience scheme, so putting the applications live, shortlisting and liaising with department managers. What are the main aspects of your role?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Sheelagh Connelly of ThinkCustomerBlog.com says IT managers are beginning to work with the idea; based on a recent survey, Connelly found 80 percent of the managers believe BYOD will give their customer service staff the competitive advantage and 64 percent said they believe adopting BYOD will make their employees more productive.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2009

If you have a few minutes, I'd love it if you would go to www.AboutOne.com  and take their market survey.     Please help the team ensure that the product meets YOUR needs by taking the survey at www.AboutOne.com - it takes less than 10 minutes and you can win an iPod Touch every month too.

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 1, 2013

You can do this by sending out periodic surveys or pitching out questions from time to time on your Facebook profile page or even your Pinterest account. Make sure that there is both a phone number and email address where your staff can be reached and try to go no longer than 48 hours without providing, not just a reply but a viable solution.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

In fact, surveys have shown that the majority of people have so much clutter on their desk that they aren’t even able to see their workspace beneath it. Although our email inboxes may be constantly brimming with unread messages, the benefit of email and computers is that there is little need to print out excess papers.

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On The Job

JULY 13, 2010

And, even those who do manage to pack the bags and head for some time away often lug with them their computer, Blackberry, phone and files. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 56 percent of 4,800 workers surveyed report they need some time off now more than they have in the last several years. Establish boundaries.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It's one of the most sought-after recruiting tools that help recruiters and hiring managers filter and sort through hundreds and thousands of CVs to locate that one qualified candidate for an open job role. Suppose a candidate applies for the role of a marketing manager at XYZ company. What Is An Applicant Tracking System?

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Workplace Insight

MAY 4, 2022

Joe O’Connor Pilot Program Manager at 4 Day Week Global, who has been coordinating pilots of the four-day working week in Ireland, the United States and Canada says: “In terms of demand we’ve had more expressions of interest in the UK in the first week than we’ve had over several months in the US and Canada. Instead, look at the results.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I can keep up to date with the Guernsey PA Connect website and emails, my personal and work emails, along with always being able to call anyone if I need to. I managed to catch Vic on the Hays stand and I asked her lots of questions. Cath is always on the end of the phone/email when I need her and I appreciate that.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Nan Barry, Managing Director, Southwest Airlines. ’ There was a manager on ramp, and all of his metrics were off: His turnover was high, people were calling in sick, he was having to cover overtime. There’s really no way to explain how far this exceeded our expectations,” says Colleen Affeldt, Managing Director of RGT.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

If in 2012 you did not attend any events or training sessions then you should speak to your manager or HR immediately to get something booked for 2013. Our managers will mostly have iPads and have the ability to work remotely from any part of the world. The relationship between assistant and manager . New Technology .

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