ProAssisting Blog
MAY 26, 2022
When Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull asked me to write the foreword for their book, I was more than eager to dive into the much-needed conversation about how executive assistants can be leveraged by super busy executives like you. Why is it needed?
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2022
How to Build Confidence in the Workplace Confidence is something we must build, grow and develop over time. It doesn’t come naturally to most of us, and thoughts of self-doubt creep in, stopping us from becoming the best version of ourselves. We've come up with three hacks and techniques to learn [.].
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Success
MAY 24, 2022
My first ever “speaking engagement” was at my childrens’ kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. It’s fair to say I was far more focused on myself—making a good impression and not making a fool of myself—than on the people in the room. All three of them. It was a humble beginning.
Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
In a new survey, 62% of people said “vacation time” is one of the most important job benefits. . FlexJobs has created a list of 10 remote-friendly companies that will help pay for employee vacations. . In a Q&A with Jennifer Strauel, Chief People & Diversity Officer at arrivia , she explained the benefits of company-sponsored vacations for workers.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
On The Job
MAY 23, 2022
As many workers head back into the office, there will be some good times -- seeing likeable colleagues in person, going out to lunch with a work friend and even getting out of the house for a change. But there are bound to be bad days. The commute is too long and someone in the office is microwaving fish sticks. And -- here's something no one misses -- you are the target of a barbed comment.
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Success
MAY 26, 2022
Since starting my own company in 2014, networking has been the lifeblood of my new business development , and online networking has been a huge component. By online networking, I don’t mean seeing how many LinkedIn connections you can get, “liking” lots of other people’s posts or having accounts on every new social media channel that launches—I’m talking quality over quantity.
Allwork
MAY 23, 2022
A new report from Boston Consulting Group, Emsi Burning Glass, and The Burning Glass Institute shows that desired job skills have greatly evolved since 2016. . According to the “Shifting Skills, Moving Targets, and Remaking the Workforce” report, 37% of the top 20 skills in US job postings have changed since 2016, while one in five skills include a new skill set altogether. .
Bonnie Low Kramen
MAY 27, 2022
“During an interview that a candidate felt was going very well, she said to the executive, ‘So, I heard you are a yeller. If you offer me this job and I accept it, you cannot yell me at me. Not at me alone or at me in a meeting.’ Then, she watched his reaction which was shocked, at first. After a moment, the executive said, “I can agree to that.
BMT Office Administration
MAY 26, 2022
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers track the time that nonexempt employees spend working. Many use a swipe-card system, biometric scanner, computer logins or even an old-fashioned punch clock. The problem with time clocks is that they permit early punches. An employee might punch in at 6:55 a.m. for a shift that starts at 7:00 a.m.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Success
MAY 23, 2022
From her beginnings as a college student dating her boyfriend (now co-founder of a cookie empire), Tiffany Chen of Tiff’s Treats has many valuable nuggets from her journey to share, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. On this week’s episode of In the Details we dig into Chen’s adjustment from baker to business owner, the connections that were instrumental to her success and how to move past failure and identify your greater purpose.
Allwork
MAY 26, 2022
IWG warned its profits would fall below forecasts as inflation, a volatile stock market, the war in Ukraine, and China’s Zero Covid policies keep people home. . IWG isn’t alone in its “post-pandemic” financial struggles. Tech stocks in the US are taking a historical dip, sending investors into a frenzy after committing to what are normally seen as safe-bet investments. .
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Jen Lawrence
MAY 23, 2022
Recently, I read a book that inspired me to declutter my home with a whole new perspective and vigor. Something just hit me right. It was methodical and practical. I tore through my house like a tornado and finally felt what all these decluttering books promise – relief, calm, mental space. Suddenly, I wondered, could I find this same magic in something that doesn’t take up physical space but takes up quite a bit of mental space?
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Success
MAY 27, 2022
In 2017, I read an editorial in The New York Times with one eye on the paper and the other one rolling in the back of my head. (Metaphorically, that is. Do not try this at home!). The piece, written by Professor Adam Grant of the Wharton School, is called “ Networking Is Overrated.”. The essence of Grant’s opinion piece is it’s not who you know, it’s what you do.
Allwork
MAY 23, 2022
The average occupancy of offices in 10 major U.S. cities is 38% – compared to the 54% of offices in the Austin metro area that are occupied. . New data from The Partnership for New York shows that just 8% of Manhattan office workers have returned to the workplace full-time. . Bisnow predicts that things are likely to level out at a 55%-65% return rate – but only on some days. .
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Karen Vivarelli
MAY 23, 2022
Welcome to June – halfway through the year already! And that’s why it’s important to get your social media content scheduled now (check out the dates below). Down here in the southern hemisphere, June signals the start of Winter. A time for cosiness, hot cacaos by the fire, slow mornings and rugged up evenings. In the northern hemisphere June might look like firing up the grill, lazy days down the beach, parties with friends or reading your favourite novel poolside.
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Success
MAY 23, 2022
The buddy system works. It works for kindergartners crossing the street and grown adults trying to lose a few pounds and live a healthier life. If you’ve ever worked with someone else to reach shared goals successfully—let’s call them an accountability partner —you realize how much harder it would’ve been to go it alone. This is especially the case when it comes to your health.
Allwork
MAY 27, 2022
The shift to flexible work during the pandemic highlights just how antiquated traditional work arrangements have been. . Workers widely support flexible working, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. . Here’s how flexible workspaces and virtual offices help employees and employers alike overcome the barriers to flexible work, and adapt to hybrid models.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 22, 2022
Kira Bennett joins The Leader Assistant Podcast to talk about her assistant career and becoming a virtual assistant. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kira shares why she took the leap, how she found clients, and other tips for becoming a virtual assistant. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Anyone, anywhere can make a positive difference. – Mark Sanborn.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Leadership is about influence , but the most important person to influence is yourself. So what is the best way to do so? Here are five ways the smartest people influence themselves: 1. Make peace with the uncontrollable. Figure out the things you can change , and then change them. If you can’t change something, learn to live with it. This means changing your attitude about the uncontrollable.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Success
MAY 24, 2022
“Hell isn’t a place, it’s other people,” is a quote loosely translated from French philosopher Jean-Paul Satre’s one-act play No Exit. Keynote speaker Todd Davis got a chuckle from the SUCCESS Live Long Beach crowd when he asked if anyone could relate to this quote. The response of the crowd stems from the fact that we’re often measured by the results we get, but our results rely on other people—“People who won’t do, or change, or behave the way we want them to,” said Davis.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Ze Frank could do a TED Talk about pivots, but his TED Talk pivot was a few pivots ago. If you knew him only from his trailblazing forays into the video blogging realm, where he was renowned for quirky, crowdsourced art projects, you might not guess that the career of Hosea Frank (Ze for short, pronounced “zay”) has been bookended by scientific roles.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Losing your job can be traumatic. Whatever your feelings about your employer or situation, being let go unexpectedly can produce many emotions, including fear, anxiety and depression. Many people spend most of their time at work, and suddenly losing that connection can mean a loss of your income and identity, possibly leaving you with feelings of inadequacy.
Allwork
MAY 25, 2022
Meta’s shares fell 10% this week, wiping out $53 billion in market value. . This comes just after Snap, which operates social media platform Snapchat, warned about its second quarter earnings. . “Like many companies, we continue to face rising inflation and interest rates, supply chain shortages and labor disruptions, platform policy changes, the impact of the war in Ukraine, and more,” Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, said in a memo to staff. .
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Allwork
MAY 26, 2022
Employees, especially customer-facing employees, would seem to play a central role in customer experience. The post How Employee Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line appeared first on Allwork.Space.
Success
MAY 25, 2022
For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Necessary? Yes. Enjoyable? Not so much. Attitudes like this are understandable—the pressure is high, you’re not sure who to approach first and conversations can range from awkward to downright embarrassing—but they’re also shortsighted. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person.
Success
MAY 23, 2022
Communication takes work , and it can be difficult—on both sides of the conversation—to improve it. You might not even realize that work needs to be done. But think about this: You probably spend more time second-guessing the intent behind poor communication than working to improve it. “Oh, she didn’t copy me on purpose.”. “He’s withholding information to make my life harder.”.
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