Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? I would also recommend joining a local PA network. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legitimate remote jobs can be found by careful search through reputable platforms, leveraging professional networks, and being vigilant to avoid scams by recognizing signs such as requests for upfront payments or vague job details. Another strategy is to leverage professional networks for personal referrals and information on openings.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2022

As the CEO of an industry training platform, I’m encouraging job seekers to become competitive and use their drive to their advantage as the year ends. They’ll be looking to spend their capital on hiring and training. Also, take note of the skills you’ve learned while operating remotely and highlight them if the opportunity arises.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In fact, in a new Calendly report called the 2023 State of Scheduling , a survey revealed only 64% of workers at large companies have tried AI, yet 94% are curious about it. It’s why you see countries like Finland and Japan and India all providing free AI training to the public in order to promote economic development,” Noveck says.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2023

According to the 2022-2023 Aflac WorkForces Report , 59% of American workers are reporting moderate or higher levels of burnout. For instance, it could take hours building contact spreadsheets, writing reports, answering emails, attending webinars and conducting research, just to name a few,” she says.

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Success

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How they innovate: Group Black partners with media companies using Uplift, which helps match Black creators with 200 brands in their network. A 2022 Glossy article notes a reported annual revenue of $100 million and that the company is in a “prime spot” for potential acquisition or a public offering.

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Allwork

JULY 31, 2023

A report in Science Daily shows that the stress caused by social exclusion or negative social experiences can activate brain circuits associated with physical pain. Zoom staff meetings every two weeks; weekly Zoom calls with team training and daily communication among account teams — all with video on.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

Citing the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development , the EHRC highlights that two-thirds of female workers aged between 40-60 with experience of menopausal symptoms reported a mostly negative impact at work.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 28, 2022

That data aligns with a new report by Citrix based on a global survey of 900 business leaders and 1,800 knowledge workers — those who can do their job remotely. Because all of us learned how to be better at remote work. . As the Harvard Business Review points out, leaders are trained to evaluate employees based on “facetime.”

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

Among these participants, 56% report increased creativity, and 55% noted improved collaboration since the start of the pandemic. A recent Gallup survey found that 46% of employees reported being engaged when their team sets their own policy for office visits. Consequently, 74% of U.S.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute , automation of repetitive aspects can save six or more hours a week — almost a full workday. andcards is designed with a focus on simplicity, allowing even non-tech-savvy customers to quickly learn how to use the platform.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in business: a look at the numbers A 2022 annual report by the National Women’s Business Council found that women owned 20.9% Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Following a full training day, we reconvened for the Glam and Glitz Gala. Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? She founded her firm, Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training in 1987.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? She founded her firm, Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training in 1987. Tags: Networking.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Attend a training event or workshop. Training events, workshops, and webinars abound! We have a list of more than 60 training sessions on our Training on Demand page , and our AdminPro Training VIP Pass offers training on a variety of different topics. training opportunities available.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

You feel a bit guilty because you know about the time and effort the employer has put into hiring and training you. Maybe you have discovered that what you really love to do is design the graphics for your reports. You quickly snap a photo of it, and start envisioning how to use those graphics in your next report.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

We broke for a networking lunch (amazing lunch – kudos to Office Dynamics!) Lunching with admins always turns to problem solving, lessons learned, interesting recent reading, and resources they harvest from experience, training, and hard work. Your Reporter in the Field. The panel discussed excellence.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mental health and wellbeing will dominate conversations about the role of work in people’s lives this year, due in part to the effects of the global pandemic, as well as social and economic instability around the world, according to the latest megatrends report from UKG. Fostering agility.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 19, 2012

No matter where you work, you report to someone – maybe even to two or three bosses. Supervisor recommendations carry a lot of weight when it comes to decisions about raises, promotions, training resources and even job references. Practise time management skills and schedule time each week for networking. The choice is yours.

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I learned that money is certainly power; it’s also security ; it’s also options,” Batts says. Like Batts, she learned when she was very young how money can create options for a family, “but it was certainly not something in enormous supply in my family’s story,” she says. And she’s like, ‘Hold, please. I have to run the numbers.’”.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 1, 2023

In addition, fewer than half (45 percent) of organisations surveyed report they have made advancing more women into leadership roles a top, formal business priority. Since the height of the pandemic, more organisations have implemented career development planning for women, diversity training, and the creation of women’s networking groups.

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Success

JULY 11, 2021

It can be that you go back to school or re-train in a new field to gain specific knowledge and skill sets. It can mean networking in an entirely new way and putting yourself out there in the world so people can see and hear you. I love to do it, I do it well and people report that they get great value from it.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. Attendees gathered around standing café tables with their coffees, introducing themselves easily, chatting and networking comfortably. We enjoyed more great networking time, so many awesome people were there! Joan Burge along with Jasmine Freeman discuss social media.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You’ll find them engaging in project management, process management, strategic research, reporting and a range of dynamic, managerial functions. Learning new technologies. As new technologies are developed, EAs can learn them and bring that knowledge back to work. Building strong networks. Process management.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. We only change to avoid pain or gain pleasure.”

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Social Media Networking Twitter Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. Attendees gathered around standing café tables with their coffees, introducing themselves easily, chatting and networking comfortably. We enjoyed more great networking time, so many awesome people were there! Joan Burge along with Jasmine Freeman discuss social media.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Administrative Professionals Gifts 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. We only change to avoid pain or gain pleasure.”

Social Media 100

Social Media Networking Twitter Administrative Professionals 100

Go Burrows

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

This enables them to send tasks in one click, organize their task list, and get real time insights on their reports. To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Allwork

JUNE 29, 2023

With a current count of approximately 19,400 coworking spaces globally, as reported by Gitnux , the growth of coworking is projected to skyrocket the number of spaces to nearly 50,000 by 2025. To harness the full potential of customer data, consider investing in sales analytics training.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. While supporting J., Some don’t.

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Allwork

JANUARY 15, 2024

What you’ll learn Four-day Work Week Methodology: Introducing the 180-100 approach, the episode challenges the traditional 40-hour workweek, advocating for 100% pay for 80% time while maintaining 100% output. And all of those sort of things are contributing to reported levels of burnout within our workforce. No, please.

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