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To fight burnout, companies are trying to give employees more time back

Work Life

According to a recent study conducted by insurance provider Aflac, 57% of American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout. According to a Gallup study, only one-third of American employees were engaged in their work in 2023, with the rest costing the nation’s economy approximately $1.9

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To fight burnout, companies are trying to give employees more time back

Work Life

According to a recent study conducted by insurance provider Aflac, 57% of American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout. According to a Gallup study, only one-third of American employees were engaged in their work in 2023, with the rest costing the nation’s economy approximately $1.9 trillion in lost productivity.

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Generative artificial intelligence set to boost GDP but could affect 300 million jobs

Workplace Insight

The report claims that lawyers and administrative staff would be among those at greatest risk of becoming redundant. The researchers assumed that AI would be capable of tasks such as completing tax returns for a small business; evaluating a complex insurance claim; or documenting the results of a crime scene investigation.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin Blog

At the completion of the first initiative, I will present the guide to other administrative staff in my association to get them on board. Lá Shawn Sandifer, executive assistant, insurance industry, Chicago These experiences aren’t just personal victories; they were stepping stones on our professional development journeys.

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taking time off to let a new tattoo heal, boss insults at us the Christmas party, and more

Ask a Manager

Even though I know nothing about HR, health insurance, 401K administration, payroll deductions, and a myriad of other issues, those are all items that I have to manage day to day. To make matters worse, my mother takes a hybrid micromanaging/hands-off approach to the administrative staff.

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How Managers Can Help Frontline Employees Connect to Purpose

Great Place to Work

He gives the example of a hospital system, which might do a great job of celebrating doctors and nurses with appreciation days and storytelling campaigns, but neglects the administrative staff and medical billing professionals.

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my family business is a mess, I name a really low salary expectation, and more

Ask a Manager

Even though I know nothing about HR, health insurance, 401K administration, payroll deductions, and a myriad of other issues, those are all items that I have to manage day to day. To make matters worse, my mother takes a hybrid micromanaging/hands-off approach to the administrative staff.

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