Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

Lucy Bisset, Director of Robert Walters UK comments: “In the wake of tighter budgets, headcounts being streamlined and other cost-cutting incentives – we’re seeing employers increasingly turning to skills-based temporary hiring.” Whilst just over two-fifths (41 percent) cited issues with sourcing skilled contractors as the main challenge.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 24, 2023

Globally, workers are focused on developing their human skills, even as they see a future dominated by technology-driven work, artificial intelligence and automation, according to a new study from Pearson. However, they believe that they will need to focus on human skills to land these jobs or advance in their current role.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 4, 2024

A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. These projects account for a quarter of all budget lost.

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Success

JANUARY 21, 2023

The more insight you have into your position and the company you’re interviewing for, the more poised you’ll be during your talk with the hiring manager. Study it closely to get a better sense of the skills the hiring manager is seeking. who serves as project manager at CORE Consulting LLC.

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Success

MAY 24, 2023

As the modern workplace continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly clear that employees’ priorities are shifting from traditional perks at work to more meaningful benefits that foster professional growth, work-life balance and employee well-being. Instead of company happy hours, consider flexible work schedules.

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Allwork

JULY 13, 2023

The continued rise of remote work has reshaped traditional notions of the workplace and, over the past five years, the number of people working remotely has grown by 44%. These impromptu connections allow people to build their networks and professional skills.

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Allwork

MAY 24, 2023

A surprising Mercer study recently revealed that only one in three companies has official regulations for managing flexible work. Interestingly, their chief worry is invariably hiring and retaining skilled employees. This led to workplace friction and perceptions of unfair work distribution.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2021

Companies should acknowledge that in a post-pandemic world, CEOs, executives and managers can build systems to improve workers’ well-being. Good managers invest in five areas of a person’s life: their expectations, their personal development, their strengths, their opinions and their purpose. Meet your employees’ basic expectations.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A significant challenge with remote work is proximity bias, where managers are more likely to seek the opinions of those physically present rather than their remote colleagues. To overcome this bias, managers need to value input from remote team members equally and recognise the unique perspectives they bring to the table.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

What leaders and HR recruiters have discovered is that many of their current staff possess not-so-obvious talents and skills that can be leveraged for current projects. In addition to already having excellent organizational, communication, and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex the following skills.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Wasting time online is by far the most prevalent type of procrastination seen at work, as CareerBuilder lists the following as the top workplace distractions: Smartphone use. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Internet surfing. Social media.

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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.),

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Workplace Insight

MAY 16, 2022

A large proportion of business owners (65 per cent) and senior managers (82 per cent) have increased their use of project-based methods on everyday tasks, such as introducing measures to identify and manage risk. Despite this, many are still failing to assign enough dedicated project managers to the work.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 12, 2022

BW: Workplace Experts has added to its expertise in fit out with a new design and build (D&B) service. BW Design and Build has already completed a number of D&B projects including office space for world-leading private investment and asset management firm Ardian. This new Design and Build offering is a scalable model.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For many businesses, an administrative assistant is sometimes the very first hire outside the founding team, with many executives relying on the skills of their assistants to be able to do their job effectively. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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On The Job

MAY 8, 2017

Because the letters provided something that was critical: A professional perspective of the applicant's ability to perform in a workplace and get the job done. For me, it put the skills of the applicant into perspective. For example, one applicant said that she had experience with project management.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elena talks about the good and bad of corporate culture, toxic workplaces, and maintaining confidentiality. Because she didn’t understand that I had real business skill, you know, I have learned this, I am not just here because I’m a pretty face.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Executive assistants play a vital role in the companies they work for and are expected to attain a high level of multifaceted skills. It’s this broad range of high-level skills that makes professional development so vital for EAs. Developing leadership and communication skills. Process management. Project management.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Executive assistants are the backbone of an organization and can offer immense value to busy professionals across the workplace. Hiring executive assistants tends to be a decision around the skills they already possess and upskilling that could take place as they carry out their day-to-day tasks.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

The topics covered that day were: workplace trends, predicting the future, thriving on change, quality performance, administrator skills for success, and what will be required of administrative professionals in the future. The first question was, “What do you think you will need in terms of skills and behaviors in 9 – 12 months?”

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

The topics covered that day were: workplace trends, predicting the future, thriving on change, quality performance, administrator skills for success, and what will be required of administrative professionals in the future. The first question was, “What do you think you will need in terms of skills and behaviors in 9 – 12 months?”

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 23, 2020

Executives are tech-savvy, self-sufficient and independent, so they manage a lot of their own administrative needs. Executives don’t want to “manage” another person. The author cites a manager who was relieved to not have an assistant, as it was just another person to manage. Take a look.

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Some options to consider include: Microsoft Office Suite’s Copilot Google Workspace’s Duet AI Project management tool workflows Data analysis and insights: Utilize AI tools for data analysis and reporting. Focus on the skills AI can’t replace.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

Keep reading to discover the skills and qualities you need to be a successful work from home administrative assistant. 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.

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Allwork

JULY 28, 2022

Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa has worked doing tremendous work with Google’s Tech Skilling Workforce Initiative.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. When you support multiple managers, the work multiplies!

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

.  The program, called Blitz, provides companies seeking short-term contractors for specific projects access to graduates of Udacity education programs.   Much like a project consulting firm, Udacity bids on the project, puts together projects teams and provides project management services.

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

Guest Episode Video Transcript  Andrew Filev Founder And CEO of Wrike Andrew Filev is the founder and CEO of Wrike, a leading collaborative work management platform. About this episode Andrew Filev was running a successful micro multinational company in 2000 and adopted an agile methodology to speed up the projects.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. Baby boomers often struggle with mastering new technologies like CRM tools and online project management systems. Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Mix up Your Teams.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Only recently have I been able to articulate the common thread myself: I believe that all of my courses focus on Standout Skills —a term I recently coined to describe a particular kind of professional skillset. In this context, Standout Skills refers to skills that set you apart from your peers and differentiate you in the best possible way.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Use this assessment for assistants as a tool to measure your skill level. I wanted to be ready for anything when we sat down together to discuss my progress and my skill set as her Chief Executive Assistant. It’s exactly what I needed to measure my own skill level. Manager Support. Managing Office Technology.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

A job seeker would be looking for jobs that match their qualifications and skills. We are a firm believer in distinguishing between good-to-have skills and must-have skills. Read more: Can recruiters avoid gender discrimination in the workplace with these 4 easy steps? 5 Free Job Description Templates For Recruiters 1.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2016

She started out at their office in Las Vegas 14 years ago working as an assistant in the project management department. The General Manager of Czar noticed that Lauren was an excellent employee and so he worked to find her the right spot in the office. Lauren grew over the 14 years and enlarged her skill set.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). In Good Company. Final Thoughts.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

A hectic day now and then is manageable. Make changes both at home and in the workplace, and you can avoid that awful workplace dread. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of good time management skills. The primary goal is to change your environment from workplace to anywhere else. Assignments.

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Worxbee

MARCH 29, 2021

but the reality is an EA isn’t a stereotypical secretary-type role, it’s the role of a skilled and committed professional. A career executive assistant has skills that are more advanced than your average assistant. An executive assistant, on the other hand, often takes more of a project management role.

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