Insperity
JULY 5, 2022
In the last few years especially, employee wellness programs have soared in prominence. The COVID-19 pandemic and all the stressors placed on workers during this tumultuous time have highlighted how critical mental health , work-life balance and overall wellbeing are. As a result, increasing numbers of employees consider their wellness to be equally important as traditional priorities such as job stability, salary and benefits.
All Work
JULY 1, 2022
This year’s NeoCon explores many themes within the office setting, namely biophilia. . Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase human connection to the natural environment . Our offices are healthier, calmer and more productive when we invite living things into our workspaces. . With floor after floor of innovative furniture products, this year’s NeoCon offered a wide array of creative new office solutions.
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Wellable
JULY 11, 2022
Human resources professionals are no strangers to the importance of employee retention. As a critical element of their performance, hiring and retaining top talent at a company, which includes reducing turnover, is part of their day-to-day responsibilities. This is why the current turnover rate for the profession is so shocking. According to LinkedIn , human resources leads all professions in turnover for the last 12 months, topping the average for all roles by four percentage points.
The Assistant Room
JULY 15, 2022
Tucked away in the chic neighbourhood of Marylebone you’ll find 108 Brasserie & Bar, the perfect al-fresco dining venue for the summer season and a hidden gem that oozes glamour and sophistication. What more could you want when it comes to sourcing the best restaurants in London for personal AND business dining?! The post A Review of: 108 Brasserie first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Success
JULY 21, 2022
For the past month, I have been posting raw and fairly unflattering gym selfies of me in the process of transformation at the gym to Facebook. Sorry “friends,” but I needed a place to be accountable and also to give myself some external recognition. My photo array, a visual depiction of change in progress, was intended to become the stuff of this essay.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 27, 2022
Effective communication is a critical cornerstone to succeeding at leadership. And yet, numerous studies have shown that a majority of leaders lack this necessary skill to not only empowering employees, but retaining talent necessary to drive their organization’s growth and long-term prosperity. It’s not surprising then why every month or. Click to continue reading.
Insperity
JULY 7, 2022
For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that “the future of work” is already here – it actually began in mid-March 2020 when workers around the world were sent home by their employers to slow the spread of COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, companies were toying with videoconferencing technology and allowing people to work remotely – but then things got serious.
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Wellable
JULY 25, 2022
If good friends are good for your health, best friends may change lives. In addition to increasing a sense of belonging and purpose, friends can boost happiness, improve self-confidence, help cope with trauma, and encourage positive behavior change. Prior to the pandemic, the workplace facilitated numerous lasting friendships. This is expected when individuals, who also happen to be working toward a shared goal, spend hours together each week.
Go Burrows
JULY 17, 2022
Sona Movsesian is an executive assistant, author and media personality. She has been the personal and executive assistant of talk show host Conan O’Brien since 2009 and was featured in many of the show’s segments. She currently cohosts the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Sona shares the story of how she got the job working as Conan O’Brien’s assistant, what she enjoys about being an assistant, the importance of
Success
JULY 5, 2022
“If you didn’t have a great experience in high school, it’s your fault.” I recently attended a high school graduation where the valedictorian shared this message with the graduating class. Did I hear that correctly? There was a murmur in the crowd. Let’s just say her message didn’t resonate with all of the high school seniors ready for the next chapter.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 13, 2022
One of the biggest challenges facing leaders and their organizations today is how to adapt the way they work to a growing demand for more flexible work arrangements by employees. But how do leaders make this shift from leading a team of individuals working under one roof, to working either full time or part of the time remotely? That’s the challenge I’ll be discussing with my guest, Kevin Eikenberry, in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast.
Insperity
JULY 14, 2022
As a business leader, you’re probably accustomed to conducting performance reviews with employees. This is because it’s so important for team members to receive constructive feedback from objective third parties. We simply do not see ourselves the way other people do. But what about you – who’s reviewing your own performance? Maybe someone is once a year as your regular performance review, but maybe no one is.
All Work
JULY 15, 2022
Many businesses are now embracing the benefits that come with the flexibility of a hybrid home-and-office model. How do you encourage people to utilize the office after they’ve spent so much time working from the comfort of their homes? Stylization is one way to tempt workers into the office. It’s a combination of artwork, objects and artifacts, plants and greenery, and experiential elements that makes workspaces feel like home.
Wellable
JULY 13, 2022
As companies across the globe grapple if and how to entice employees to return to the office, the Netherlands is one step closer to giving employees the right to choose where they work. The Dutch parliament approved legislation to establish working from home as a legal right, setting the Netherlands up to be one of the first countries to enshrine such flexibility in law.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 28, 2022
Getting started with a CRM ( client relationship management ) system can be incredibly overwhelming. Most systems are supercharged with functionalities, and it can be tempting to want to maximize all of them right away. However, I caution you, that’s also the fastest track to giving up on the tool entirely. Instead, when you’re ready to jump into a CRM, I suggest starting with a few key steps and functionalities to ease your way in while also becoming properly acquainted with the system.
Success
JULY 15, 2022
I’ve told people countless times that they’ve just got to ask for what they want. The problem is, most people don’t know what they want. You can’t ask for what you want unless you know what it is. So I’m going to start you on the wonderful path of painting your dreams into reality. I’m going to teach you the secrets behind setting—and achieving—your greatest ambitions.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 6, 2022
Some people spend their whole life searching for happiness. While you may think wealth, power, and fame will make you happy, you may be looking in the wrong place. In fact, all the riches in the world won’t guarantee a happy and fulfilling life. You don’t have to search the. Click to continue reading.
Insperity
JULY 21, 2022
Diversity and inclusion are important topics for business leaders to be not only familiar with but actively incorporating into their organizational culture. In action, this can look like prioritizing the hiring and promotion of diverse groups of people within your company, which can make you a stronger organization. So, where does inclusion come into the equation?
All Work
JULY 22, 2022
As the pandemic continues, companies are seeking ways to invest in their most important asset: their people. Access to nature, outdoor spaces, and reducing toxic chemicals in building materials are just some of the ways companies are working to increase their workers’ wellbeing. Jane Bamford and Amanda Cronick of Duda|Paine explore how design can enable workers to stay healthy while connecting with others.
Wellable
JULY 20, 2022
The shift to remote work created a boom in technologies that support geographically disparate teams. Most notably, virtual meeting software (Zoom, Teams, etc.) became staples in the everyday work experience, gluing employees to their seats and screens. Like most new technologies, there are both positive and negative outcomes associated with online meetings.
The Receptionist
JULY 25, 2022
Sustainability isn’t just for the future, and it doesn’t only safeguard our planet for upcoming generations. Sustainability also ensures that our environment is clean and safe for our own healthy living. A polluted environment can wreak havoc on our physical and mental health. Studies have proven that environmental pollutants can lead to cancers, respiratory ailments, and heart disease.
Success
JULY 8, 2022
It’s surprising how easy it is to lose sight of the important things in life. Busy schedules and regular routines have a tendency to put the brain on autopilot. When things aren’t going quite the way you’d like them to, it’s often because you’ve lost focus on what really matters. But focusing on life’s fundamental truths can be difficult, especially when they remind you that you’re heading in the wrong direction.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 20, 2022
Strong leaders are the key to any successful endeavour, from running a multinational business to organizing a massively impactful grassroots movement. In addition to possessing intellect, experience, and vision, the most notable leaders have the ability to sustain their influence over years and decades. Achieving longevity in leadership is no. Click to continue reading.
Insperity
JULY 26, 2022
You’ve probably heard someone say, “One of my professional goals is taking ownership of a big project.” But as a business leader, have you said, “I really want my employees to desire taking ownership of their work”? When you think if an ideal employee or team, qualities like good communication, problem-solving and dependability come to mind. But an essential component of a high-functioning team, and outstanding business performance, is individual employees taking ownership of their work.
All Work
JULY 7, 2022
Rather than sweeping employees back to the office, SmithGroup settled on an activity-based mindset for hybrid work. This empowers teams to plan their in-office time to prioritize activities that offer the biggest benefits for in-person engagement. SmithGroup’s Mark Adams and Amy Clark share first-hand experiences of their agile approach and what makes it work.
Wellable
JULY 18, 2022
The percentage of U.S. employees working remotely because of COVID-19 has dropped by more than 50% from the beginning of the year, leveling off at around 7%. Based on a survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the data refers “to employed persons who teleworked or worked at home for pay at some point in the 4 weeks preceding the survey specifically because of the pandemic.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 25, 2022
As a solopreneur or small business owner, you may have questions about all the systems you need to run your business. Given the price of a good CRM (client relationship management) system, it’s understandable that you’ll want to know a bit more about what exactly it is, the benefits, if you really need one, and if so, when. I’m happy to answer those questions for you!
Success
JULY 25, 2022
It’s time to do away with the notion of working “on” your business rather than “in” it. Working on your business might seem like the best way to reach your goals, but I’ve found that this approach makes it easier for things to slip through the cracks and leads to much bigger issues. I learned this lesson the hard way. I hired my operations manager (and first-ever employee) with every intention of working on my company.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 22, 2022
Not everyone has what it takes to be a leader in business, and there are a few necessary traits and skills that will help you to stand out. We will cover some of these in the following post, from your attitude to work, to how to inspire motivation in others. Click to continue reading.
Insperity
JULY 19, 2022
Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years – dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and social and cultural unrest – have changed the workplace in fundamental ways. This has pushed specific HR KPIs to the forefront in importance and significance.
The Receptionist
JULY 18, 2022
Did you know that you can send text messages to improve your visitor’s experience before, during, and after their in-office visit? With a fine-tuned text messaging strategy, you can effectively communicate with your visitors and gain their trust at the same time. In this guide, we’ll discuss why you should incorporate text messaging into your visitor experience, and how to do it.
Wellable
JULY 6, 2022
Companies are investing heavily in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. One report projects that the global market for DEIB will reach $9.3 billion in 2022.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 21, 2022
Truth time – how many times have you avoided using your task management system because it felt like more work than it’s worth? This is an incredibly common problem – our project management tools seem to make things harder. We try to use them but somehow, they turn into one of the most overwhelming and shameful parts of our daily life, like that messy closet you just don’t open in your house.
Success
JULY 19, 2022
The pandemic forced us to take a long, hard look at what’s important in our lives. With the absence of time-consuming tasks such as preparing for the workday and commuting to the office, people had the flexibility to focus on what mattered to them. As the world begins to open back up, many of us hesitate to give up this flexibility. A 2021 report uncovered that 40% of traditionally-employed American workers are considering a transition to self-employment in the next two years.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 21, 2022
If you own your own business then chances are you are going to be keen to help it out, and make it grow as effectively and quickly as possible. All business owners are looking for success and growth, there is no getting away from that; however, the different means of. Click to continue reading.
Great Place to Work
JULY 14, 2022
Company pride can be a competitive advantage, helping to motivate and retain employees. Here's how to cultivate it. One of the most overlooked drivers of engagement, retention and advocacy, hides in plain sight: pride. When an individual reflects on how much they like their job, things like growth opportunities or colleagues might come to mind. But pride is different.
The Receptionist
JULY 5, 2022
Cyber crime is on the rise. When compared to the previous year, 2021 saw a 50% increase in cyber attacks. Each week, one of out every 61 organizations is impacted by a ransomware attack. And if you think that your small business is safe from malicious actors, think again. According to this study , 43% of cyber attacks were aimed at small businesses.
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