Work Life

JANUARY 14, 2024

The time had come to carve out some time for a creative project that had taken up space in my head for far too long. I had seen friends who went off on creative retreats, so when a friend suggested we create our own, I was all in. I knew from previous research that making time for creativity has some distinct benefits. While things didn’t go exactly as planned with my retreat, the result was a surprisingly productive experience that not only helped me make progress on my novel but also le

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Go Burrows

JANUARY 14, 2024

Ciara Trotman is an executive assistant and event planner with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and big box technology. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ciara talks about career paths for assistants, office politics, DEI for assistants, forming professional relationships, and perception vs reality when it comes to what an assistant’s job is.

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Work Life

JANUARY 14, 2024

There’s an old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While it is possible to dispute that statement, having a good morning routine is crucial to having a successful day. There are definitely ways to hit the ground running at work. Here are three things you can do to help you get the most out of your morning and put you on a path to productivity: 1.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 14, 2024

AI-focused roles now make up 27 percent of all tech jobs being advertised in the UK, according to a new report from Thomson Reuters. An analysis of 6,073 live tech roles advertised online in January 2024 found that 1,652 roles fundamentally required AI skills. Demand for talent with relevant skills has boomed in the last year with the rise of generative AI tools offering significant boosts to productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

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Work Life

JANUARY 14, 2024

If you aren’t sure whether or when to delegate, you’re not alone. It’s one of the main things my clients often have trouble with. People often fear delegating. They worry about things such as others not doing the task well, or that delegating somehow implies they can’t pull their weight. But, when used strategically, delegation can support the goals of the entire organization.

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Backbone Blog

JANUARY 14, 2024

By Sunny Nunan, Founder, Admin Awards & Beacon January 15, 2024 On Martin Luther King Day, we celebrate the towering legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose relentless pursuit of justice and vision of a more equitable society continue to inspire generations today. Yet, in the shadow of Dr. King’s monumental legacy, there remains a remarkable yet overlooked unsung hero whose contributions were pivotal not only to his journey but also to the broader Civil Rights Movement: Maude Ballou, Dr.

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Work Life

JANUARY 14, 2024

Gratitude is an essential ingredient to healthy and productive workplaces. Researchers at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that when leaders openly expressed gratitude, the productivity of their teams increased. However, there is an unfortunate disconnect between the places that most of us choose to express, or not express gratitude.

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