All Work
MARCH 10, 2023
If workers’ most basic needs aren’t being met, they won’t be motivated (or even psychologically able) to succeed in higher-level work tasks. In this current protracted return-to-office paradigm, attention should be given first and foremost to more basic human needs — specifically our hunger for positive, joyful and life-affirming social interaction.
The Receptionist
MARCH 6, 2023
Visitor safety has always been a concern for office managers, but it has become an even more important issue now that incidents of workplace violence are increasing. Studies show that the healthcare industry has the highest rate of workplace violence. That’s not reassuring news when you run a chiropractic office. As defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA), workplace violence can refer to any act of aggression , including harassment, intimidation, physical behavio
Success
MARCH 9, 2023
From the first time I logged on to Facebook as a high schooler in the basement of my parents’ home, I have loved social media. I know a fair amount of people who have serious complaints about the online world — especially social media. But in general, my experience has been really great. I began my career as a writer after a small Facebook group connected me with opportunities I didn’t know existed.
Great Place to Work
MARCH 10, 2023
Is 2023 the year when companies walk back pandemic-era efforts to improve well-being? How will employers invest in their workplace wellness in 2023? Some companies are cutting costs to increase profits. Google dismissed its head of mental health and well-being as part of its recent layoffs, along with others on the mental health team. “Economic uncertainty may be a test of companies’ mettle in maintaining a commitment to investment in employee wellness — especially at current levels,” says Dr.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Quantum Workplace
MARCH 9, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is becoming an increasingly critical component to business success, given its importance to employees and impact on key outcomes such as turnover. What remains elusive to many is how to gather employee feedback on DEI and what issues matter most. When building your DEI strategy, employee listening helps you start off on strong footing.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 10, 2023
A new study claims that hybrid working is leading to a healthier workforce, with more time being dedicated to exercise, sleep and healthy eating. Research among more than 2,000 hybrid workers by IWG suggests that the time saved by reduced commuting has led to multiple health and wellbeing benefits including weight loss, better cooking habits, improved mental health and a longer night’s sleep.
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ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 7, 2023
As career, top-level EAs both Stephanie and I looked at taking our family of four to Disney World as if we were a client of ours. What we found was a unique experience which I would consider an ‘obstacle’ that needed to be ‘worked’ to be ‘enjoyed’ to the fullest.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
MARCH 6, 2023
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Workplace Insight
MARCH 5, 2023
Conversations around how work and leadership will change in the coming years have inevitably been accelerated by the pandemic. Companies all over the world have been urged to seek new digital tools, solutions and methods for communicating, making decisions, and activating projects remotely. The companies that emerged most successfully from the Covid era were those that, despite all the uncertainty at the time, decided to adapt and view the pandemic as an opportunity for change rather than an obs
Success
MARCH 5, 2023
As Cathy sits tethered to her desk on Tuesday, she daydreams about her free time for weekend and all of the leisure activity possibilities. She wants to go biking on the trail by her house, join a pickup soccer game at the local park and see that Matisse exhibit at the museum. She might even dive into that pile of books she has been wanting to read.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Go Burrows
MARCH 5, 2023
Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. In this episode, Molly talks about career paths and levels for administrative professionals, remote work, and education for assistants.00:07:07 Find the perfect match. TIME STAMPED OUTLINE 00:07:48 Be selective in clients. 00:22:06 Do research and take time. 00:29:12 Trust your team’s productivity. 00:30:30 Hire the right people.
Productivityist
MARCH 6, 2023
As a society, we’ve been taught to glorify early risers. We look up to those who are up at the crack of dawn, feeling energized and ready to tackle their day. We associate waking up early with productivity, success, and even morality. But what if I told you that becoming an early riser might not be the best thing for you? In fact, what if I told you that it could be doing more harm than good?
Workplace Insight
MARCH 8, 2023
In the latest episode of the Workplace Geeks podcast, one of the world’s leading experts on work and workplace, Kate Lister, focuses on a recent study in collaboration with Owl Labs, ‘State of Remote Work 2022’ The report, in its 6th year, provides a platform for a much broader conversation about hybrid and remote working (spoiler alert: terms which Kate hates by the way), Kate’s invitation to speak during the pandemic to United States Congress about home-working, and GWA
Success
MARCH 7, 2023
It’s an awful feeling to hit your limits and have other people see it. It’s a feeling I’m very familiar with. Despite how much I’ve overcome, being vulnerable has been a standard state for me as I encounter the daily challenges of living differently from other people. I have a very beautiful girlfriend, but as a man with no legs and one arm, I can’t pick her up and twirl her around.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Tanveer Naseer
MARCH 8, 2023
Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today’s workplaces. And yet, despite the wellness economy being estimated to have a value of over $4 trillion, little if any traction is being made on resolving this mental and physical health crisis. Thankfully, it’s not all. Click to continue reading Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today’s workplaces.
Productivityist
MARCH 8, 2023
Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber’s journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a therapist is truly inspiring.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 5, 2023
A surprisingly high proportion of UK businesses are unaware of new environmental legislation concerning the energy efficiency of their buildings, or even how energy efficient they are in the first place, according to a new survey commissioned by Irwin Mitchell: Redefining the Office – A report on office occupier trends in 2023. The new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation means that from 1st April 2023, property owners must not continue to let properties that have an EPC ratin
Success
MARCH 10, 2023
The number of female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses has increased in recent years , telling us that there are more women in leadership positions across the board. But what about those companies that are owned or whose executives are predominantly men? How can men in those situations advocate for women in the workplace ? We asked five executives to give their best advice for how men can support women in leadership positions.
Great Place to Work
MARCH 9, 2023
To create an environment where women can thrive, find opportunities for mentorship, visibility, and connection. You know that women are having a wide range of experiences in your organization. Experience gaps are opportunities for organizations to expand the success they have had with one group of employees to all employees. So, how can you start to make change?
Tanveer Naseer
MARCH 4, 2023
Project management is an important skill for government contractors to master. With so much to consider when preparing for new projects, having the right project management tips is key. To ensure success during your project, you need to manage it in a structured and organized way, focusing on meeting the.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 9, 2023
British furniture maker Connection has launched its new Paulo range to meet the growing demand for striking, adaptable workplace lounges as part of the new ecosystem of work. Inspired by the classics of mid 20th Century design, the new range offers an unmistakeably timeless response to a very contemporary challenge; how to make the office the best choice for people who can now work anywhere.
Success
MARCH 10, 2023
Q: I’d love advice on balancing my photography side hustle while working an 8-to-5 job. How do you keep your head in the game? How do you manage your company’s perception of your devotion when you’re (likely) openly marketing your side hustle online? A: You are not alone. Today, 36% of people in the U.S. “have started or plan to start a side hustle in 2022,” and spend an average of 13.4 hours working on it each week, according to a 2022 Zapier report.
The Assistant Room
MARCH 7, 2023
Beautifully connected and effortlessly stylish is the trademark description of The Great Northern Hotel – the capital’s oldest railway hotel […] The post A Review of The Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
MARCH 6, 2023
Just as secretarial roles were upended by technology and the women’s movement, the job of assistants is now in flux. Since the pandemic, the position has evolved from predominantly in-person and hands-on to an often virtual and digital role, centering around a seemingly impossible task: keeping track of people in myriad locations, not unlike a surprise game of Pokémon Go.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 10, 2023
Employers and employees have a differing opinion about the health and wellbeing impact of hybrid working, according to a new poll from GRiD. Two thirds of employers (64 percent) believe that hybrid working has had a positive impact on their employees’ health and wellbeing, but only 53 percent of employees agree. Where they do concur is on the number of people for whom hybrid working can have a negative impact, with 6 percent of employers, and 7 percent of employees, acknowledging that it is not
Success
MARCH 9, 2023
Over the years, Brad D. Smith’s team at Intuit could never be sure whether they would come to work to find him in a blue suit, a suit of armor, a 1920s wool swimsuit or an Elvis costume. His wardrobe choice depended on what sales or product launch goal the team had accomplished. Brad D. Smith’s unconventional motivation fostered success In 2006, when he was senior vice president of Intuit’s Small Business Division, he told his team he would put on a 1920s bathing suit and jump in a pond if they
Ruby
MARCH 9, 2023
A while back, I wrote about alternatives to publishing your cell number as your business line. It is tempting to give out your cell number as your business phone number; after all, you want to be accessible to your clients and potential clients! But what if you grow and hire additional employees? You won’t be able to transfer their calls to them.
FirLyfe
MARCH 9, 2023
Probably. If you spend a lot of time indoors, there’s a good chance you’re low on vitamin D. Why? A little time in the sun (15 to 20 minutes a day) helps the body make vitamin D. But most people spend a lot more time inside, at home, at work, or in the car than they used to (especially during the winter months). Is your vitamin D level low? About 1 billion people have low vitamin D levels.1 That’s about 13 percent of the world’s population.
Shift Work Place
MARCH 8, 2023
Bosses can be difficult to read and communicate with. The temptation is to assign blame or participate in gossip - but neither of those behaviours help either in the short or long term. So if you are dealing with a difficult boss or suspect you may be one, this is for you! The post Dealing With Difficult Bosses – Your Inside And Outside Margins Of Control appeared first on ShiftWorkPlace.
Success
MARCH 8, 2023
If you’re like many people, you probably spend a good deal of time feeling tired at work. You’re cruising right along getting work done and then, gradually at first, you feel your body beginning to slow down. Your eyes get heavy, your concentration begins to waver , and before you know it you’re either running for a cup of coffee or an energy drink.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 9, 2023
A survey of 3,000 employees across the United States has shed light on the extent to which workers are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on their job security. The research, carried out by FreelanceWritingJobs.com , claims that just over 1 in 3 (35 percent) Americans are worried about the possibility of AI making their professions redundant.
FirLyfe
MARCH 9, 2023
Aim for 30+ minutes of exercise per day Looking for some ideas to help you move more, sit less, and be more active this year? “Now” is always the best time to start. You don’t have to run a marathon or climb a mountain. But at least 30 minutes of exercise per day will: Improve heart health Strengthen bones and muscles Support weight management Lower chronic disease risk Improve quality of life If you’re not sure where to start, pick one of these activities.
Great Place to Work
MARCH 8, 2023
Research shows when employees believe promotions practices are fair, companies thrive despite economic recession. By Ted Kitterman & Ruby Storm Green It’s hard to make the workplace fair — especially when it comes to job promotions. Even for the best of the best, fairness is one of the components of workplace culture that can suffer. And at the typical workplace, less than half of U.S. workers feel that promotions are awarded fairly.
Success
MARCH 6, 2023
Looking for motivation ? A burst of inspiration ? Life advice? Business strategies? Money tips? Whatever you need, someone has already written a book about it. Don’t know where to start? Here are 20 inspirational books by Black authors that cover all of those things and more. What are you going to read first? What titles would you add to this list? Inspirational memoirs by Black authors 1.
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