Australian Labor And Greens Senators Support 4-day Work Week
Allwork
MARCH 9, 2023
On Thursday, the Senate Work and Care Committee, chaired by Barbara Pocock of the Greens, called for policies that could drastically adjust work-life balance.
Strategies To Align Workspace Design With Evolving Business Goals
Allwork
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
This trend begs a larger question of what the purpose of the office is and how organizations can better align flexible work policies with business goals. In some industries, hybrid work has created opportunities for employee flexibility, leading to increased productivity and greater work/life balance. Acoustics matters, too.
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Use These Tools to Make Your Remote Work Dreams Come True
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Alliance Virtual Offices offers years of industry knowledge and understands the actual modern needs of remote workers. Plus, with their 14-day refund policy, there’s no risk in giving FlexJobs a try. The company offers years of industry knowledge and understands the actual modern needs of remote workers.
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Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011
Small Business Labs
MAY 12, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011.
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Breaking The Employee Burnout Cycle With Workplace Strategy
Allwork
JUNE 10, 2022
In the workplace, that has translated to widespread burnout across industries, markets and sectors. When done right, with proper tools, policies, design and change management, giving people the flexibility and control to choose which days they come into the office can make a huge difference to employee mental health. Be Flexible.
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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Share information on competitors and collaborators that overlap with our market and industry. This manual should cover general company policies, team dynamics, and the specific responsibilities and procedures related to the individual’s role.
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How Women Are Rising in Business
Success
MARCH 8, 2023
The industries of women in business The industries these women settled into differed between the reports. Office of Technology Assessment, the National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Engineering Committee on Public Engineering Policy,” according to her website. of women-owned businesses.
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What Makes Good Customer Service?
Success
AUGUST 12, 2021
No wonder Mercer recently found that customer service leads other industries in turnover rates. The associate is taught one set of company policies while management abides by another. These may include phone or SMS contact information, email and even a physical store or mailing address. It’s a case of poor management.
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Travel Planning in a Pandemic? Here’s What You Need to Know
All Things Admin
MAY 26, 2021
COVID-19 brought the travel industry to its knees, but as vaccinations roll out and restrictions loosen, we’re getting closer to a place where we can move freely again. If all else fails, pick up the phone and call the local officials. But not all policies are created equal. Testing May Be Required.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MARCH 28, 2024
Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. However, certifications are not always recognized by all industries. 3 Top Tips for Writing Job Descriptions: Use Specific Keywords: Incorporate industry-specific and role-specific keywords throughout the job description.
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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. How can you remedy this issue at your organization? How can you fight back against presenteeism?
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The unspoken privilege of wellbeing
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
I have spent the majority of my career in safety-critical industries. I have worked with multiple trade-unions making significant changes to policies on breaks, shift-patterns and movement at work, in order to ensure that the basics of wellbeing (eating, sleeping and exercise) are met. What was it that got me so riled?
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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology
All Things Admin
MAY 3, 2023
When I first started working in the financial markets industry, I was introduced to a whole new vocabulary and set of acronyms. I proofread and edited a lot of policy documents in that position. As assistants, understanding the language of business – and our specific industries in particular – is vital to our success.
How to Create Strategic Partnerships
Success
MAY 20, 2022
Create policy for the event that a new innovation stems from the partnership. I realized it made more sense to focus on one aspect of this industry, but I still wanted to service all of my clients’ needs. Who will be the client point-of-contact? Clients need to know who they will be dealing with,” Rodriguez-Lopez says.
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Angela Howard Ceo of Call For Culture | Creating a Human-Centric Workplace with Angela R Howard
Allwork
JUNE 5, 2023
Frank Cottle [00:03:06] And I know we have some common friends over at Walgreens as an example, that you had worked with that are very active in our industry. So I know you’re very tied to the future of work and to things that we’ve been doing in the industry. Joe Brady from Instant Offices is a good example of that.
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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
DON’T CHECK YOUR EMAIL FIRST THING IN THE MORNING I hate to admit it, but I’m guilty of this far too often: As soon as I wake up in the morning, I grab my phone, check my email, and clear out my inbox. Dozens of times throughout the day, you refresh your phone to see if you have new emails.
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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Beyond that, droves of companies that were inexperienced with remote work were creating monitoring policies for the first time. An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. In fact, it would be illegal to do so.
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Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 12, 2012
The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome.
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Ultimate travel itinerary
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 15, 2015
If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen. A list of the hotel amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, a gym, a hair dryer.
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Dymo's CardScan iPhone App Illustrates Several Key Trends
Small Business Labs
JULY 21, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance
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Daan van Rossum – CEO at FlexOS | Flex Work: The Key to Career Freedom.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As the creator of a weekly newsletter and a host of the future work podcast, Daan’s forward-thinking approach and industry contributions have positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. It was a whole new game in the industrial revolution. When are we going to be at home?
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11 Halos - Part 3 (reporting & fans)
Loosely Speaking
JUNE 19, 2009
Best part of the day was the phone call in which my son-of-few-words told me what he did today as he waited for the shuttle back to his hotel. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? In his voice I heard fatigue, excitement and anxiety (the stuff a mom is always tuned into).
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1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010
Small Business Labs
MAY 11, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. The main driver for this shift is price.
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Ultralight Startups
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. That computer and phone won't be part of the ongoing operation.
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Write The Best Job Descriptions In 7 Easy Steps | Free Templates
Recruit CRM
JUNE 17, 2021
Apart from describing the tasks, talk about the leave policy, workplace bonuses, yearly paid leaves, vacation plans, health insurance, employee stock options etc. Accounting Clerk's Key Responsibilities: Completing basic office tasks, including replying to phone calls, acknowledging emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
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Time Spent on Social Networks Exploding; Email and IM Fading
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 4, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. We still spend 8.3% Web/Tech women work/life balance
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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now
Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
To achieve your goals, you must develop a customer care policy that’s understood and adhered to by every member of your team. To get you started, here are some high-impact customer retention tips proven across industries to provide the results you need: Set realistic expectations, and overdeliver whenever possible.
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Small Business Labs
MAY 14, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. million non-profit organizations in the U.S.
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Time for another NAVA meetup
Loosely Speaking
MARCH 30, 2009
at The Raven when we’ll be trying out Tandem Social Networking (bring a laptop or smart phone so you can actively participate). Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Join us on Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. Get Loosely Speaking Products.
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Time for another NAVA meetup
Loosely Speaking
MARCH 30, 2009
at The Raven when we’ll be trying out Tandem Social Networking (bring a laptop or smart phone so you can actively participate). Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Join us on Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. Get Loosely Speaking Products.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 20, 2015
Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events. However, I found that not helpful and I’ve always used my cell phone’s alarm clock. I have an Apple phone so I use the “chimes” tone because it’s soft, sounds pretty, and is not as disruptive as other sounds available.
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Tandem Social Networking
Loosely Speaking
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
I blog in the progressive/political sphere, occasionally spilling over into literature, history, policy, current events and media, but since I’m pretty diligent about maintaining my anonymity, finding a support network has always been borderline impossible. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?
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Is Facebook Replacing Traditional Websites?
Small Business Labs
JULY 13, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance
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100 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 19, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. So far, most small businesses are not.
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Building on your skills
Loosely Speaking
DECEMBER 22, 2009
As a part of the mission to connect VAs throughout the southwestern United States through peer-to-peer networking and educational opportunities, an ongoing series of classes taught by dynamic presenters in the industry is yours for the taking in 2010. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?
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Reasons why work slowdowns can be good
Loosely Speaking
OCTOBER 8, 2008
But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails. Better to use your phone and get outside, away from the office. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products.
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Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. I'd definitely appreciate the work of the said blog owner.
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Assistant to the Assistant: Breaking down the AI hype
Who's the Real Boss?
MAY 22, 2018
You’ll often find me sitting at my desk working on one thing, whilst on my phone Googling another. But as she told me that the restaurant had a “no denim and no thongs” policy, I overheard one of my team mates having a bit of a chuckle behind me to his fellow colleague. “An AI digital assistant. The other day was one of those days.
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Tim Rowe – Founder and CEO of CIC | Flexible Workspaces: Competing Globally
Allwork
MARCH 25, 2024
Tim Rowe Tim Rowe, the founder and CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center, is a prominent figure in the realm of flexible workspaces and industry specialization. His significant contributions to reshaping company cultures and advancing urban revitalization through intentional industry focus make him a key influencer in the future of work.
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Small Business Labs
JULY 1, 2010
Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance
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Miro Miroslavov CEO & Co-founder OfficeRnD | Embracing Flexibility in Business
Allwork
MAY 22, 2023
Embracing change by incorporating flexibility throughout workplace policies and strategies will be crucial to continue to evolve and succeed in the face of shifting business landscapes, technological advancements, and uncertain economic conditions. Assess the importance of timing in today’s dynamic real estate industry landscape.
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Flexibility Outside of the Gym
The Marq
AUGUST 30, 2009
I turned off the radio, made sure all of the windows were up, shut off my phone and reviewed our conversation. However, health care is not the ONLY industry where these variables are present. I didnt think much about this until I started my drive back home. I happened to have some time on my hands since it was a longer drive.
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Celebrating National Customer Service Week by honoring the best
Service Untitled
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Statistics reflect over two-million employees working in the customer service industry, and this week long celebration serves as a reminder to businesses the importance of recognizing those representatives in the front lines who tend to the business of the day by successfully interacting with customers and clients.
Educating the Virtual Assistant Marketplace
Denise Aday
JULY 29, 2008
I had a wonderful phone conversation with a prospective client today. We have a responsibility in the virtual assistant industry to listen, educate, and be truthful about what we can and cannot (or won’t) do. Tags: uncategorized clients customer service policies virtual assistant. clipped from www.grittyva.com.
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