Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For European real estate owners and investors already on a journey to net-zero-carbon through retrofitting, upfront spending has the potential for long-term rent and capital-value accumulation, according to a new report from Colliers. National and EU-wide goals for energy-efficient buildings are becoming transformational.

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Finance 2023 Environment Project Management 72

Success

JANUARY 16, 2023

meetings (totaling 18 hours) per week,” numbers which increase as “management level and number of direct reports increases.” Additionally, non-management employees reported that only 11.9 How can business owners and managers turn around the proverbial time-suck? A 2022 Otter.ai The same Otter.ai So what can you do?

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A little bit of procrastination at the office is surprisingly common, with 88% of workers reporting that they put off important work tasks for at least one hour each day. Over half of the participants reported using their smartphones the most to avoid work, while 44% cited browsing the internet as their biggest distraction.

Management 125

Management Self Esteem Social Media AT&T 125

Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This app combines mind mapping and task management. Suited for busy individuals and small teams, Ayoa also comes with all the features you’d expect in a project management platform: sharing, deadlines, task prioritization, chat and more. Basecamp is an oldie but a goodie in the project management sphere.

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2022 Basecamp Google Google Docs 327

Allwork

MAY 24, 2023

A surprising Mercer study recently revealed that only one in three companies has official regulations for managing flexible work. Unsurprisingly, a massive 95% of HR leaders endorse hybrid work as a potent recruitment strategy, as per the IWG’s HR Leaders & Hybrid Working Report.

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Collaborate Policies Training Environment 264

Allwork

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Melissa Cooksey, Senior Interior Project Manager at Perkins&Will’s Dallas office, wants to push the sector to break free from these perceived limitations. Interior Project Manager, Principal, Perkins&Will’s Dallas studio. This choice will certainly contribute in dividends to any sustainability goals. .

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Carbon Footprint Suppliers Health Environment 264

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

Training 52

Training Policies Mentoring Project Management 52

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Your Reporter in the Field.

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Project Management Calendars Facebook Training 196

Success

APRIL 12, 2023

In addition, “39% of employees were less stressed,” and employees reported better sleep , less anxiety and improved overall physical and mental health. This is a time to pause and rethink how we can help employees think of their daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly approach to their work with respect to load management.

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2023 2019 Social Media Environment 249

Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, someone who has previously held a project manager role but opted for a career change to executive assistant may have a head start for a senior role. Executive assistants may also work for senior managers in large organizations, but not those in the most advanced roles.

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Salary Project Management Skills Budget 124

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects. Asana – Defined as the work management platform teams use to stay focused on the goals, projects, and daily tasks that grow business. Another person used Sli.do

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Filing Collaborate Budget Agenda 164

Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You’ll find them engaging in project management, process management, strategic research, reporting and a range of dynamic, managerial functions. First, learn the key skills they need for their job, tied in with any goals for those skills. In fact, goal setting is one of our recommendations for all EAs.

Project Management 52

Project Management Training Skills Goals 52

BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Task management.

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Project Management Management Collaborate Google Docs 64

BMT Office Administration

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s up to each department manager to review the timesheets their employees submit to ensure accuracy. Timesheet approval provides a way for managers to double-check their employee’s time punches to ensure there are no mistakes or missed punches. Examining timesheets will also let managers know if certain employees are underperforming.

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Payroll Legal Budget Management 52

BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle. That’s why cloud-based project management software programs have become so widespread over the past few years. Yet, how do you know which one is right for your needs?

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Project Management Management Calendars Collaborate 59

C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers. How Can You Communicate Effectively with Upper Management?

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Expenses Telecommuting Project Management Skills 52

Productivity Bits

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Next-Action Lists, along with the calendar, are at the heart of daily action-management organization. You have to capture your to-do tasks in such a way that your daily goals are aligned with your priorities. If you think about it, the tasks you do are really parts of particular projects. Create The List Of Your Projects.

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Management AT&T 2011 Project Management 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place.

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Central Desktop Basecamp Google Docs Management 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Manager Support. Managing Office Technology. Supporting Multiple Managers. Task, Time and Project Management. I wrote a report detailing my performance and answers under each of the measured administrative competencies. I was able to work out an action plan on how I would do that in my report.

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Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills 100

The Marq

MARCH 23, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Employee Retention: Goals Progress Business Strategies This week we’ll continue our discussion about employee retention by looking at how to help employees progress on their goals. These more granular, regularly monitored and measurable goals are what I refer to as micro-goals.

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Goals Project Management AT&T Twitter 40

All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whether you know it or not, you have a preference for managing your time. Those who struggle with time management often either don’t understand their time style preferences or actively try to work against it because they think the way they’re doing it is wrong. ​By Julie Perrine. It’s just part of who you are.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals 2023 Learning 52

Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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Social Media Skills Salary International 52

Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Set a date for an initial call to clearly outline your strategies and goals for the project, and to solidify the lines of communication between you and the client. Visit [link] to receive the free report, Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Creating a 6-Figure VA Business. Do you prefer e-mail or telephone communication?

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Google Docs Dropbox Project Management AT&T 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 5, 2012

Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Take an hour to write down your goals for the project. Post them in the most visible spot in your workspace to give the project priority status. It’s easy to be excited about a project when you’re just starting out.

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Basecamp Collaborate Goals Project Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team. Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 27, 2011

Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Take an hour to write down your goals for the project as soon as possible. Post them in the most visible spot in your workspace to give the project priority status. Here are a few ideas: 1. Harness your momentum.

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Basecamp Goals Project Management Filing 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 14, 2015

Basecamp, Central Desktop, or some other project management software is a great place to load information, documents, policies, etc, so the team can discover answers on their own rather than have to ask. This may include company goals, values, schedules, mission statement and more. Prepare a company manual.

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Central Desktop Basecamp Policies Project Management 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Are you still on track for your long-term goals? Look at your marketing strategy, your financial projections, and your service offerings. Next, look at the goals you had established for this year. You have reviewed your plans, goals, systems and processes, and revised each one to create a new and improved version.

Holidays 100

Holidays Negotiating Goals Project Management 100

C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation. Without the right support, it can be incredibly difficult to manage all these contending responsibilities and still focus on your business goals.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Environment Calendars 52

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I did the math and realized that if I ever wanted to meet my own financial goals, I needed to move in to something I was also good at that had the potential for better pay. It was candidly for the money.

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Administrative Professionals Project Management Calendars Salary 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I did the math and realized that if I ever wanted to meet my own financial goals, I needed to move in to something I was also good at that had the potential for better pay. It was candidly for the money.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Project Management Calendars Salary 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 14, 2012

Set a date for an initial call to clearly outline your strategies and goals for the project, and to solidify the lines of communication between you and the client. Visit [link] to receive the free report, Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Creating a 6-Figure VA Business. Do you prefer e-mail or telephone communication?

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Dropbox Project Management AT&T 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Are you still on track for your long-term goals? Look at your marketing strategy, your financial projections, and your service offerings. Next, look at the goals you had established for this year. You have reviewed your plans, goals, systems and processes, and revised each one to create a new and improved version.

Holidays 100

Holidays Negotiating Goals Project Management 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

" Then, I heard this comment: "I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed. I’m enjoying a new love affair… with my task management tool! Task/Project Management Tool: Asana. And I am willing to share.

Calendars 100

Calendars Project Management Email AT&T 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Be ready with your project management system, associate contract, etc. Keep your plan in mind, your goals within reach, and see it through. Visit [link] to receive the free report, Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Creating a 6-Figure VA Business. It’s the same for anything you want. Want great team members? Make the commitment.

Social Media 100

Social Media Project Management Networking Goals 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 12, 2011

Your goal may not be to open multiple VA businesses. However, systemizing your VA business – having standard operating procedures, a company manual, and a way to easily manage your projects, team and clients – not only gives you the option to expand when and if you decide to do so, it frees you up in a number of ways.

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Project Management Goals Management UPS 100