Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Learning & Development — building future skills: How to address the challenges organisations face in upskilling their workforce and improving their employee experience.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Learn how to plug in new content at the technical level even if you have a committed staff member. And automation tools such as Hootsuite assist in scalability by allowing you to post content across multiple platforms at once. Staff members leave, and cross-training is critical. Similarly, create standardized style guides.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

For example, so many of us are asked to organise events, manage projects, procure services and suppliers, manage budgets and recruit for new staff. If you have been asked to do something that you haven’t done before, don’t say no, but do ask for time to up-skill, attend training and learn what they hell you are supposed to do!

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They are proficient use of all Microsoft tools and have great calendar management experience. They may be the first person that team members talk to when they arrive at work each day.

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients. Related: 8 lessons you can learn from business leaders What are the characteristics of a good HR Assistant? The job also involves managing employee information and handling employee relations, so trust and discretion will be highly crucial.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Unfortunately, these essential business tools can be challenging to organize, especially as your company grows and you balance work and home life. For example, you cannot hope to be the best florist in your area without meeting with your team, suppliers, delivery drivers, and clients. It’s kind of a business version of Todoist.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Suppliers are a great one for this as they want to link out to all the great companies they supply to, so it’s a win, win. Other than a link and a mention, in the eyes of your customers this is great social proof and will likely make you much more credible, especially if it is a well-known supplier. Tip 4: Use the Tools Provided.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 22, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Try to figure out exactly what it is that you want to know about your customer base. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

If you are nervous of engaging on social media – my advice is to simply look, listen and learn. You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. You can learn more about my opinion on PA headshots via this link: [link]. The world is your oyster.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

I was able to learn some of the tools they used which have been really invaluable. To reduce the costs of our hotel expenditure I asked everyone to book accommodation through one supplier. The supplier I chose gave us a preferred rate based on the number of rooms we used each week. you can react to any future problems.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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Ideas.Ted

JUNE 16, 2021

Learn to recognize the 3 types of greenwashing. CDP’s website is a useful tool for comparing one company to another. Last, share what you’ve learned with other people and spread the word. It collates data submitted by more than 9,600 companies, 940 cities, and 590 investors.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

These job specs were rarely used as appraisal tools for measuring progression or performance. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Supervise and train other clerical staff.

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 13, 2012

ISEE Systems , a leading developer of business simulation tools, have published reviews of two of the new Bioteams online/offline collaboration games developed using the ithink platform. Read the full article Playing to Learn: Bioteams Design uses iThink® to create games that teach important business lessons.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.    Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."   You want a tool that works for you - and paper might be it!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

There should be some training that relates to you directly, will improve your skills or will help you learn more about the business. You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. Outlook (or whatever email / diary system you use) is a fundamental tool for assistants.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! Tools like Basecamp, WebEx, Skype, etc. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2010

It might take time, but you will learn a great deal about how to, and how not to, do things! Networking not only allows you to meet potential clients but you will also learn valuable lessons from people who are more experienced in the business world. I look forward to connecting with you! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. By understanding the ins and outs of our own finances, we can better equip ourselves with the tools and strategies needed to reach our money goals.

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the knowledge accumulated from his research, he bestows a powerful tool in his latest book, The Open Culture Handbook. What you’ll learn Discover the profound effects of remote and hybrid models on organisational culture. Learn about the immense potential of AI in stimulating cultural dynamics within organizations.

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Success

JULY 26, 2021

Yet taking this approach to a corporate decision-maker immediately creates objections such as, “We’re happy with our current suppliers.”. Nor do they want to learn about your offering unless they know, from the outset, that you bring value. Use sales productivity tools to find decision-makers’ names.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. There are many SWOT analysis tools out there, I would, of course, recommend the one from WinWeb! It has been really helpful for our company. Stefan, have you heard of it?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

You need to remember that cash-flow forecasting is not a exact science, it is a planning tool. Now you can learn what went wrong and understand your business better, it will force you to rethink and face facts. There will always be a certain degree of error in your plan, and that is the interesting part. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

You might be surprised how much you can learn about your people and your business! when I was managing people I learned fast that setting an example got the most response and number 4 helped keep people fired up. I found that one of the most valuable tools is to actually get involved with the work that your staff are doing.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 21, 2008

Ann White Said on January 31st, 2008 at 2:58 am Following a proven path, and learning by doing is a better way than trying to figure out how to reinvent the wheel. The concepts I’m talking about are tools to survive better and not in any way academic. I hope my blog is easy to read and understand. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

I came across one company from Canada which took SEO optimisation into their own hands and learned through experience and extensive testing a few proven ways to boost Google’s rankings of your website. I’d recommend any bloggers out there to get ahold of a tool to help with this. Saves a lot of time. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn. Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Taking this discipline as the basis, the research exposed on this paper intends to answer the following question: May projects management be benefited from application of new theories and tools of software and communications based on animal behavior? CONCLUSIONS.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

A lot can be learned here and if you have similar stories, why not tell us about them? But, one of the best things about the internet is the amount of free great education tools out there. I can learn few things from this post, thanks. A lot can be learned here and if you have similar stories, why not tell us about them?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

Blogs are effective tools for viral communication. A blog may not be the best tool for every business especially if they have to pay a writer to create content. Money slips through our fingers like water because we don’t grab hold of it and make it a tool. Why Would Your Client Pay You to Write Free Information?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

Learn how to use publishing software and create eye-catching promotional material. Manufacturers are now offering packaging tools, software design, rapid prototyping and product redesign to sell products. Build an identity for your business online by using ready-made stylish templates. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2006

By learning from others’ experiences, we can pass those on and everybody benefits. I love working on the support side of things in AccountsVision because I get to find out exactly how our users go about using our software. With a system as open ended as ours, so much can be done – and sometimes not as we intended!

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Let’s hope in hundred years from now people will see this era not only as the “Information Age&# , but also the age when we learned to live a better work/life balance, in tune with our emotional and social needs as individuals, families and society as a whole. What do you think? Have a great weekend with your family and friends.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

Where do you learn to get comfortable with all this? People want security in their purchases and nothing makes a buyer more nervous than a supplier who’s unsure of their own stuff. Learn how to spin right? Always was a loner and never really felt comfortable with marketing until I learned to be comfortable.

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On The Job

JUNE 4, 2009

It’s an incredibly powerful tool. Rick Malir, founder of City Barbeque, a chain of 10 barbeque restaurants in Ohio, has this notion about failure and what people can learn from it. We don’t allow our people to berate the suppliers. What do you think upcoming leaders of today need to learn from them? We don’t get angry.

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