The Receptionist

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In countless movies, television shows, and other popular media, executive assistants, administrative assistants, receptionists, office managers, and other similar roles have been boiled down to a deeply simplified portrayal of office workers who answer phones, greet visitors, file paperwork, and take meeting notes. Despite these broad characterizations, many preconceived notions about what these professionals do are outdated.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

SolarWinds established IT Professionals Day in September 2015. The holiday falls on the third Tuesday of each September. It honors IT professionals, acknowledges their challenges, and emphasizes their essential role in keeping today's businesses operational. The post IT Professionals Day – Honoring the Pros appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Employee experience may sometimes feel like a buzz word to describe a never-attainable target of an ideal workspace where employees are happy, nurtured, fulfilled and productive 100% of the time. That sounds amazing, but it doesn’t really reflect the reality of focusing on employee experience or, more specifically, the evolution of employee experience and how to make strategic changes to nurture your workforce and move engagement – and ultimately your bottom line – in a positive direction.

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Office Skills

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There has never been a better time for work from home exploration. The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed the way the world works forcing many of us to not only loose […] The post Work from Home Exploration appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Office Space

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

With remote work still being the preferred work method for many employees worldwide, getting your staff to return to the office, even on a hybrid basis, may be challenging. It sometimes requires more than a simple mandate from the higher-ups to get employees on board with in-office work. One way to ease this transition is to welcome employees with personalized, practical gifts upon arrival.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The CEO of Dell Technologies weighs in on what’s next for AI, how companies can successfully transform in the face of constant disruption, and how his leadership style has changed over 40 years.

Leadership 133

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

British and Irish firms are increasing their investment in digital transformation, according to Docusign’s Digital Maturity Report 2024 , but this hasn’t yet translated into improved productivity or digital maturity. The poll of 600 decision makers in the UK and Ireland, now in its second year, reveals what it claims is a ‘stark productivity and efficiency paradox’ for employers, as well as a Catch-22 for workers.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

If you’re a freelancer, you must handle everything from accounting and marketing to customer service and project management. That’s why it’s important to assemble a mix of tools to help you run your freelance business successfully. Good tools can significantly streamline the administrative side of your freelance business and manage your workload, allowing you to focus more on your craft and client work.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 4% job growth over the next decade, but that's for all jobs. Peter Tsai breaks down the IT job projections for the winners (and losers) between 2023-2033. The post Ten Year Tech Job Forecast: Positive Outlook for IT Security, Development, and Management Roles appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With emerging technologies beginning to open a world of possibilities, B2B sales is on the brink of a transformative evolution.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

D avid Russell’s most recent virtual civil commitment review hearing, originally set for July 31, had been twice rescheduled over the summer before finally taking place on August 19. As the hearing began, attendees in the Zoom waiting room were granted admission to the virtual courtroom. District Court Judge Carmaine Sturino presided from the top left hand corner, and Russell’s court-appointed representation appeared towards the top right.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

facilities managmentWorkplaces need to be maintained and managed in a more agile and responsive way if they are to serve the needs of hybrid working and the so-called return to the office, according to new research from Colliers. Colliers Global Occupier Services’ new report Adaptive Facilities Management – a new vision in agility reveals traditional facilities management (FM) models, where services are delivered at fixed frequencies and costs, are no longer fit for purpose, due to occupancy l

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Success

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For as long as the very concept of freelancing has existed, one question has plagued rookie and veteran freelancers alike: How much should I charge? Regardless of the type of work you do, there’s no right or wrong way to arrive at a billable rate, as long as you land somewhere that doesn’t undervalue your skills. But even in cases with a fixed budget and no wiggle room to negotiate, you always have the choice to simply turn down an unfair rate.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI, Big Tech, and Cybersecurity. We like to call those the ABCs of Tech, are we've got the latest on all three in our daily tech news roundup. Here are today's essentials. The post Bumble Brings AI to Dating; Wayback Machine in Search Results; Fake Tech Interviews Include Malware appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Imagine it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to respond immediately, the damage is done. Work has again encroached on your personal life. The intrusion of work into home life, helped along by smartphones and other technologies, might seem like a triumph of efficiency.

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Total Wellness

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Have you ever noticed that childhood summers felt like they lasted forever, but now summers zoom by in the blink of an eye? There's a reason for that! As we get older, our brains stop making as many new pathways, and that makes our days feel like they blend together. The good news? You can change that with a simple idea called the Novelty Rule ! The Novelty Rule is based on neuroscience and is a great way to slow down time, making your life feel richer and more meaningful.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Financing higher education to advance career goals can be daunting. As a Manhattan public school teacher, I’m required to complete a master’s degree within the next four years to maintain my certification. Saving for grad school on a teacher’s salary in an expensive city is challenging, especially without familial help. Luckily, I’ve found research tactics, scholarships and financial strategies to support my education without relying on loans.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Discover how Mobile Device Management (MDM) can bolster your organization's security by efficiently managing and securing mobile devices across various platforms and users. The post Securing the Mobile Workforce: The Crucial Role of MDM in Today’s Organizations appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Security 100

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The care delivery sector continues to navigate challenges following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaningfully improving organizational health will be crucial to optimizing performance.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The social side of work is in short supply these days. Post-pandemic, many organizations have turned to some form of a hybrid approach: employees splitting their time between remote work and commuting into the office. Instead of everyone interacting together in person, people largely work in isolation, through virtual meetings with their cameras off.

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AdminDroid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Microsoft has recently announced their launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2, featuring interesting updates and enhancements to existing functionalities. As we all know, Microsoft Copilot leverages the power of AI to enhance creativity and productivity. Microsoft has been providing more updates and introducing new features in Copilot to help customers in everything they do, making it easier to finish their tasks.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Great Wealth Transfer —the idea that trillions will move from older generations, like baby boomers, to their children and grandchildren (millennials and Generation Z) in the coming decades—is currently a source of debate. “It’s going to change the economy whether we like it or not,” explains financial adviser Sofia Cianciulli. “People will have to deal with a sudden lump sum of money and that means planning for a tax-efficient wealth transfer, which will be of major importance to millions of

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Stay updated on the ABCs of Tech - the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Big Tech, and Cybersecurity with our daily news roundup. Discover what's shaping the tech industry today. The post Roblox to Add AI for Creators; Google, Apple Lose Big on EU Appeals; Slim CD Data Breach appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies best put their distinctive capabilities to work?

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame last weekend on a last-second field goal to notch college football’s first big upset of 2024. For the Huskies, it’s a win they’ll be celebrating for years to come. For the Fighting Irish, it’s a season-crusher. To lose the home opener to a small school from a vastly inferior conference was an embarrassment for Notre Dame.

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Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Czech family-owned company, LD Seating, a leading European seating furniture maker, has opened its reconstructed showroom on Rohanské nábřeží in Prague. The reconstruction, which was designed by archicraft, an architectural studio based in Prague’s Holešovice quarter, has refashioned the showroom into a modern and visually attractive place, perfectly underlining the quality and variety of the premium seating furniture brand.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Exercising and taking breaks can fall by the wayside when you’re absorbed in work. Unaware of the passing time, you might spend most of the day hunched over a computer screen, only to feel achy, stiff and lethargic later on. However, along with limbering up muscles and reducing stress, exercise combats the effects of environmental toxicity, according to physician Raj Singh, M.D.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

W orld Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on June 15 th. Father’s Day was June 16 th. Many are not aware of WEAAD. I only know it exists because of a book I started co-writing with a friend. A legal guardian and conservator have hijacked her father’s life and estate and she cannot get him out. To date over half a million dollars have been billed to estate; he is drugged to incapacitation so that he cannot defend himself in court.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Technology continues to change how we work, and gen AI is the latest, greatest disruptor. But real productivity happens only when companies holistically rethink how they do business.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

You know that little jolt of happiness you get when you finally finish a big project or simply check off a task on your to-do list ? That feeling comes from dopamine, a neurotransmitter that acts like your brain’s internal reward system by giving you a good feeling. While dopamine is a natural result of accomplishment, you can harness it for sustained success if you understand how it works, says Molly Fletcher, author of Dynamic Drive: The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success.

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AdminDroid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Confident your Microsoft 365 environment is secure? You might be overlooking some risks! Even the most sophisticated security systems can have their blind spots. While Microsoft 365 offers powerful tools for productivity, vulnerabilities often arise from misconfigurations, human error, or inadequate security practices rather than flaws within the platform itself.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Personal accountability means accepting responsibility for your actions, words and behaviors and their consequences. Often, we have an initial impulse to pass the blame or cover up our mistakes, but personal accountability requires that we resist that urge. Holding yourself accountable for what you do and say can deepen your personal and professional relationships while continually improving yourself.

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Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The space portrays Vialto Partners passion for new ideas, different perspectives, and collaboration. These core values were the inspiration and foundation this innovative office was built around. The open floor plan encourages spontaneous interactions, while designated collaborative areas support focused group efforts. The end result is a Modern, Future Ready, Sustainable workplace.

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