Insperity

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Learn their personalities, working styles and communication preferences. Have a communication plan. Let employees know how you’ll communicate with them individually, including the frequency and the channel (e.g., It’s also good to ask your employees how often they want to receive communication and feedback. Be prepared.

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Insperity

JULY 13, 2017

But they don’t see their dependence as a big deal, because they’re great at multitasking. Emphasize different ways to connect and communicate. While they’re comfortable communicating digitally, it’s also important to create opportunities for face-to-face interaction. Gen Zers don’t just want technology, they need it.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When you’re on a Zoom call, especially one with a lot of participants, you’ve probably given in to the temptation of multitasking. But when can multitasking while in a video meeting be productive and not rude? “But being on Zoom and checking your email can be considered ‘multi-communicating.’

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Constant communication. If goals change, don’t wait to communicate. Multitasking is a myth. Stop multitasking. Passionate people are driven by a cause, a purpose and a belief. Leaders who start with the why inspire those around them to take action. Keep it on the why. When you do, everybody wins. Are they on track?

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Constant communication. If goals change, don’t wait to communicate. Multitasking is a myth. Stop multitasking. Passionate people are driven by a cause, a purpose and a belief. Leaders who start with the why inspire those around them to take action. Keep it on the why. When you do, everybody wins. Are they on track?

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Employees have no sense that they’re making progress, because that progress hasn’t been communicated and reinforced from management. Communicate frequently. Stop multitasking. The goal isn’t perceived as a priority compared to other tasks that employees are juggling. Goals don’t have to be daunting, cumbersome or confusing.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

But with proper communication , it’s also avoidable.”. Multitasking on projects simultaneously is not productive. It may mean that something you can usually do in a few hours may take a few days to complete. Missed deadlines are often one of the most common ways to create customer dissatisfaction. Reserve work time.

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Success

MARCH 12, 2025

Improved Relationships: A clear mind allows you to be more present in your communications and helps you to foster empathy for those around you. Take mindful breaks throughout the day and consider committing to only single-tasking (since multitasking has been shown to increase stress levels and decrease productivity ).

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Success

JULY 5, 2022

Own up to your multitasking. If you are multitasking on important things with important people, it seems like fighting a losing battle. In 2013 a team member was devastated over a mistake she made in communicating with a business contact and “felt sick to her stomach.” Be kind to yourself and be responsible for you.

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Success

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done (2nd Edition). Multitasking has often been touted as a way to increase productivity. However, author Dave Crenshaw argues that is not the case in the second edition of The Myth of Multitasking. By Dave Crenshaw.

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The Office Management Group

JUNE 28, 2024

In typical workplaces, an assistant often embodies adaptability, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills. The ability to multitask and prioritise is paramount, as they navigate through a myriad of responsibilities, ensuring that the team can operate efficiently.

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Insperity

JUNE 15, 2021

Although this created more flexibility for workers, it also resulted in: Longer work hours and always feeling “on” Challenges with multitasking and balancing personal versus work obligations Feelings of isolation. Ensure a more sustainable pace of work – and keep lines of communication open. What all is on their plate?

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Insperity

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Great at multitasking. Encourage them to improve on their communication skills, and define the benefits for them to do so. Their loyalty is to themselves, not to the company and they expect a work/life balance. Millennials – Born 1981-2000. Characteristics: Techno-addicts. Self-indulgent. 24/7 mentality. Collaborative.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 29, 2025

The executive assistant to a CEO handles all administrative tasks, oversees communications, schedules meetings, manages schedules, and books travel for business and sometimes personal trips. Sometimes, it might make sense to have a liaison to ensure open communication and maximum collaboration. EA superhero to the rescue!

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Crucial Executive Assistant to COO Skills Executive assistants to COOs need to be highly organized, excellent communicators, and experts in time management. They must be a team player and able to collaborate effectively with many different types of people in the company. They must also provide clear, concise reports to the CEO.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Through my work as a body language expert for more than three decades, I’ve found that the key to mastering the silent language of a great leader combines strong nonverbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with your whole self. Balance power and warmth Communication is a two-way street.

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Productivityist

JULY 2, 2021

Make sure you communicate this to your team and block out your public diary so that your team can see that you are not available for meetings to ensure your boundaries are respected. At first glance, sometimes the smarter option seems to be multitasking. This means no meetings, and perhaps even limited phone calls. Learn to prioritize.

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WELCOA

AUGUST 12, 2024

Give employees the chance to get outdoors, and encourage monotasking rather than multitasking. ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR REBECCA PLIER // PR/Communications Specialist • IFEBP Rebecca Plier is diving headfirst into the wonderful world of employee benefits and workplace wellness. Become a member to view webinar recordings.

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Great Place to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You’ll benefit from letting go of any internal noise and creating space and openness to process what co-workers are trying to communicate to you. Avoid multitasking. Our ability to multitask is a myth. Rather than thinking about what you are going to say, listen with the intent to understand, not with the intent to respond.

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Fellow

JANUARY 18, 2024

Consider: Muting notifications on your phone Working in a quiet area where you can focus Blocking off time for deep work and concentration 5 Do one thing at a time Many claim to be prolific multitaskers but it’s very rarely the case. For example, Avoid multitasking and instead focus on one task at a time.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

So many of us spend our days in a state of constant communication and information overload. If you find yourself zoning out in a meeting or trying to multitask, ask yourself if you should have even been in that meeting to begin with. Do your homework Before attending a meeting, do your homework.

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The Receptionist

JUNE 28, 2023

Identifying skills and individual strengths Redefining roles Strategies for implementation Tangible ROI Identifying Skills and Individual Strengths People in admin roles tend to have exceptional communication, organization, multitasking, problem-solving, and relationship management skills. And those are only scraping the surface.

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Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

says Wendy Hanson, cofounder and chief of culture and community at coaching and training platform New Level Work. How do they like to communicate? Share clear expectations about work hours, communication-response times, and other business-culture norms at your company. How much autonomy and flexibility do they need?

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But, when it comes to guaranteeing success in the business world, the workforce must communicate without leaving room for miscommunication. The most frequent reasons for inadequate workplace communication are listed below. Poor Interpersonal and Non-verbal Communication Abilities. Disengaged Employees. Bad Management.

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Success

AUGUST 14, 2021

For example, someone with a history of passive-aggressive communication skills might have trouble recognizing those as harmful. Take the time to educate yourself on healthy, direct communication to break habits and build new ones. We’ve learned to move, to do, to multitask. Steer clear of envy and jealousy and harmful desires.

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Work Life

JUNE 27, 2024

Master interruptions and multitasking In school, steps are taken to minimize interruptions in the interest of supporting learning. Communicate with your colleagues and don’t be too hard on yourself. (Yes, I set goals for my free time, and I rarely have regrets about that!)

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Work Life

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Slack has undeniably disrupted how we communicate at work. The Slack-ification of workplace communication has infused offices with rapid messaging, emoji-filled out-of-office signals, and quick video “huddles.” But with these new tools has come an uncharted sea of communication best practices. How formal should you be on Slack?

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Communicate Effectively. The most important key to effective management is able to communicate clearly, which is only possible if you listen. Communication is a two-way street, and the more you listen and value others’ opinions, they’ll do the same with you. Minimise the habit of multitasking. Prioritize communication.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

Effective communication – leaders are able to clearly express their thoughts. Discourage multitasking: The multitasking technique does not work. Allow team members to have a voice Having excellent communication skills is an absolute must. Emotional management – leaders are able to maintain their cool.

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Work Life

JUNE 10, 2024

I can also be more productive as I’ll sometimes multitask by walking my dog while working! At those times, it’s possible to multitask by getting some outside time while having the meeting. There are some meetings where being at your computer or showing your face is necessary.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 19, 2023

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, fostering open and meaningful communication with employees is vital for the success of any organization. Communicate in advance : Inform employees about the meeting details, allowing them to prepare and participate. Communicate the process clearly. Get leadership support.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 19, 2015

This is as close to multitasking as we can get, so having obvious contexts can really boost your productivity. For example, I use “Slack” as a context rather than “Computer” for tasks that are associated with communication with those who are helping oit with Productivityist.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2019

Technology has helped build high-performance teams through efficient collaboration, communication and automation. Teams spread out across the world can communicate within seconds thanks to cloud-based tools and technology. Communicate And Then Communicate Some More. A team that communicates knows each other.

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The Receptionist

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When listening to an angry visitor, don’t attempt to multitask. Use Appropriate Body Language Experts suggest that as much as 93% of communication is nonverbal. In other words, our facial expressions, our posture, the gestures that we make, and the tones of our voices communicate way more than our words alone.

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Work Life

APRIL 5, 2024

All of this digital stimulation and multitasking isn’t exactly conducive to focus, either, especially when we’re trained to respond to every notification. Whatever it is, stick to it and make sure you have that clearly communicated.” (Not Our brains don’t have the space to be able to concentrate and think deeply,” says Curtis J. “Be

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The open-office is great for work that requires high levels of communication and collaboration, but not so great for focused work. Multitasking. Our brains just aren’t built for multitasking, and we’re all terrible at it. When we attempt to multitask, we’re purposefully distracting ourselves from our most important tasks.

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SnackNation

JUNE 19, 2017

Each step of the way with polite communication, the potential of handling the situation to best results for the caller and manager increases. Multitasking. In the past, we’ve argued that multitasking is a myth that destroys productivity. Effective Communication. There’s no type of communication that Admins don’t touch.

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