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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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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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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 18, 2022
Systems can be one of the most intimidating and complicated parts of owning a business. Often, we don’t know where to start, how to get them to do what we need, and aren’t even sure if we’re using them correctly. There are so many options, and our businesses are so unique – it can become quite a mess! As an operations consultant, I’ve seen trends in the systems mistakes entrepreneurs make, and I assure you, you’re not alone.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 14, 2022
Why do we all struggle with task management? First and foremost, we’re underprepared for today’s environment. Now more than ever the tasks never stop. In our electronic environment, there’s always something to do and we’re always connected. Second, a lot of us are using what’s trendy. We tend to look at what’s shiny and new using the wrong tools instead of what we actually need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jen Lawrence
JULY 11, 2022
In my late twenties, I got a job as an executive assistant for an amazing leader. He was ambitious, innovative, and invested in the development of his employees. From the outset, we worked hard to understand each other, explicitly discussing our work styles and what gets on our nerves. Then we hit the ground running. A few months in, friction began to show up, usually during peak times of stress.
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.
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.
TinyPulse
JULY 20, 2022
As human beings, we like to feel understood. It helps us feel like we are making an impact and have a purpose. Your employees are no different and by tapping into the humanistic desires of your team members, you could improve employee engagement in your organization. How? Listening.
Great Place to Work
JULY 8, 2022
How to increase the odds Gen Y will stay—and thrive—at your organization. Purpose is on the minds of many. It can bring great satisfaction to your work or drive you to look for a new job. Organizations on this year’s Best Workplaces for Millennials ™ list understand the critical role meaning plays for Gen Y—the largest generation currently in the workforce.
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