Insperity
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In a tight recruiting economy, the pressure is on employers and their HR teams to hire the right people and engage them in their organizational culture. Using personality tests in the workplace can often address both of these needs. As a hiring tool, assessments may help you select better candidates and positively affect your bottom line by reducing turnover.
All Work
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Neuro-architecture explores how art, color, lighting, and design can have a positive impact on our mood, productivity, and overall health. Our physiological state has a huge impact on our health, so the spaces that we spend our time in should be healthy for our mental wellbeing. Interior Design Director Jessica Shaw shares her top 10 tips for creating a workspace that boosts mental and physical wellness.
Wellable
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Whether you’re exploring wellness programs for the first time or are a seasoned veteran looking for something different, choosing a new employee wellness platform can be a daunting task.
The Assistant Room
OCTOBER 10, 2021
In a recent survey we opened to Personal and Executive Assistants around the world, over 2000 business support professionals answered 'As a PA/EA, what are some common misconceptions that you have either heard of or experienced from others regarding your role?' The answers did not surprise or shock us.and not in a positive way. The post The Truth About the PA Industry first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 13, 2021
In 1973, Kodak hired engineering graduate Steven Sasson to work on figuring out whether a device the company had invented a few years prior had any practical benefits. Two years later, at the age of 24, Sasson’s experiments lead him to invent the world’s first digital camera. Sasson ran a. Click to continue reading.
Success
OCTOBER 30, 2021
Something great starts with, well, something. Bob had a big idea for the community, yet his first step was just asking a few people to meet to talk about it. Allen wanted to start a new business and he began by setting up coffees and lunches every day with those who could help him learn. Cynthia’s first step in changing the culture of the call center she worked in was setting aside time each day to walk around and listen.
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All Work
OCTOBER 28, 2021
People’s return to the office has been slow when compared to other activities like sports games, concerts, and going out to bars. Bob Fox argues that there is a larger underlying issue with the return to the office that we don’t fully grasp – a misalignment of people, work, the workplace, and the company. Our work environments, if they are to remain valuable, have little choice but to align themselves to support the same level of service, customization, choice, personal preference, flexibility,
Wellable
OCTOBER 18, 2021
When external circumstances force an individual, group, or organization to alter the way they operate, there is often a tendency to reflect on the value of the old way of getting things done. In the case of the pandemic, this period of reflection or re-evaluation has focused most heavily on the necessity of in-person work. Though opinions vary when it comes to the appropriate balance of in-person and remote work going forward, the general consensus is that a five-day in-person workweek is no lon
Quantum Workplace
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Retaining and recruiting top talent has become increasingly important, but difficult, after the tumultuous events of 2020. The Great Resignation has disrupted the momentum of business and negatively impacted organizational culture for many companies. Employees are looking for a change from their current jobs, while low unemployment rates have prompted large gaps in the job market.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Business organizations that want to maximize their investment returns must focus on building a higher return on investment through effective training and development programs for their employees. As the adage goes, an organization’s most valuable asset is its employees. You should maximize the true value of this asset to transition. Click to continue reading.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Success
OCTOBER 3, 2021
When it comes to running a business , I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way, and that’s one reason I work so hard to help other entrepreneurs avoid making the same costly mistakes I did. Working with entrepreneurs all over the world means I’ve pretty much seen it all… the good, the bad and the shocking. But I never fail to be stunned by the number of companies that don’t market themselves effectively.
Insperity
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Reviews are a critical part of your company’s performance management strategy. For example, traditional performance reviews in which supervisors provide feedback to their direct reports ? those employees formally reporting to the manager conducting the assessment ? can offer invaluable feedback. However, gathering comments from multiple sources at different levels of the organization can also be instructive.
All Work
OCTOBER 28, 2021
People’s return to the office has been slow when compared to other activities like sports games, concerts, and going out to bars. Bob Fox argues that there is a larger underlying issue with the return to the office that we don’t fully grasp – a misalignment of people, work, the workplace, and the company. Our work environments, if they are to remain valuable, have little choice but to align themselves to support the same level of service, customization, choice, personal preference, flexibility,
Wellable
OCTOBER 13, 2021
When it comes to improving the health and wellness of employees, the common approach appears to be that weight loss is an unquestionably good place to start. This is unsurprising given that 74% of US adults are overweight. Since higher weight levels have been associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, it makes sense to think that, by encouraging employees to lose weight, the overall wellness of one’s workforce will improve.
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 25, 2021
These days, it’s more important than ever to hold on to your employees. As the economy heals from the effects of COVID-19, companies are eager to hire new workers and retain their current team. From a worker’s point of view, it’s a great time to be on the hunt for a new job. Wide-spread labor shortages make for unprecedented opportunities to find new and better-paying jobs.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 6, 2021
If you’re in the leadership space, it’s hard not to notice the ongoing debate over remote working versus getting everyone to return to the office. While every industry and organization has to decide for themselves what’s the best approach to take for everyone involved, there’s been a number of key. Click to continue reading.
Success
OCTOBER 29, 2021
How far will you go as an entrepreneur? Do you see your company getting featured in magazines, growing year-over-year and making a global impact? First, let me assure you that your dreams are possible. The only catch is that everyone has the potential to do something great. Going from possible to probable is about developing the right habits for success.
Insperity
OCTOBER 5, 2021
With the widespread prevalence and acceptance of remote work , senior managers are confronting a fresh challenge with frontline managers: How to tackle virtual leadership coaching? For instance, you may be wondering: How can I help managers improve their performance and skills, and ultimately lead their teams better, in this not-so-temporary situation?
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 25, 2021
There are good checklists, and there are ineffective checklists. I know…WHAT?! One of the easiest ways to stay productive, keep organized, and manage workflows is to create checklists of the actions that need to be completed. However, you need to be mindful of which type of checklist you will use as there are good checklists and there are ineffective checklists.
Wellable
OCTOBER 20, 2021
In recent years, an increasing number of employers have ditched marijuana drug testing. Their decisions have been met with mixed reactions from business leaders and legal scholars. To help employers determine where they stand, this post highlights the main points that have been raised both for and against the discontinuation of marijuana drug testing.
All Work
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Neuro-architecture explores how art, color, lighting, and design can have a positive impact on our mood, productivity, and overall health. Our physiological state has a huge impact on our health, so the spaces that we spend our time in should be healthy for our mental wellbeing. Interior Design Director Jessica Shaw shares her top 10 tips for creating a workspace that boosts mental and physical wellness.
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Trust is an essential component to an efficient workplace. Without trust, you have a group of people showing up for a paycheck but who aren’t truly committed to the mission or each other. However, when you successfully build trust, your team’s overall performance will soar to greater heights, and everyone will truly feel like a team. Not only does trust increase productivity, but it also leads to creative thinking as team members feel comfortable expressing and exploring their ideas.
Success
OCTOBER 4, 2021
One of the most humbling aspects of becoming a new business owner is to admit that you don’t know everything… and be willing to look for aid and advice from someone more experienced. The idea is to learn and apply things you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of yourself. But if you’re looking for someone to help teach you, should you look for a coach or a mentor?
Insperity
OCTOBER 14, 2021
You probably know that a professional employer organization (PEO) can help you with benefits and payroll. But that’s not all it has to offer. Many PEOs offer several services that can be just as, if not more, beneficial to your employees and organization. Below are five little-known PEO services to consider before you choose a company. 1. Compensation services.
Go Burrows
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Nick Ginsburg is a passionate and innovative Executive Assistant and mental health advocate. By day he is the Executive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-President at Monash University and by night he is the host of The Open Drive Podcast and Founder of The Collective, a judgment-free community for administrative professionals worldwide. Nick and I talk about authenticity, building and cultivating a community, and more!
Wellable
OCTOBER 27, 2021
An e-cigarette is an electronic device that allows users to inhale a vapor containing nicotine (the addictive substance in tobacco). They help cigarette smokers simulate the experience of smoking without breathing in any smoke in the process.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Extreme weather, bomb threats, combustible dust explosions: all events that require companies to switch on emergency gear. Since these situations invariably cause panic, having a solid emergency evacuation plan in place is the best way to handle them. OSHA has identified some crucial elements that should be included in every business’s emergency evacuation plan, and in this post, we’ve adapted them to include any visitors or guests you might have on your premises.
Success
OCTOBER 12, 2021
However big (or small) your platform is, you’ll get so much more out of it if you use it to do good in the world. Sadie Robertson Huff became an accidental influencer before the term was even in common use. Between 2012 and 2017, she starred in her family’s reality show Duck Dynasty , about their family duck hunting business. Since then, Sadie has claimed the spotlight in her own name, occasionally in a literal sense: She came second on Dancing With the Stars in 2014.
Insperity
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Every organization should work to prevent disparate impact and disparate treatment of its employees, to create a healthy workplace culture, attract the best possible talent and avoid legal consequences. But what’s the difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment, and how can companies identify and correct potential problems? Disparate impact versus disparate treatment.
Quantum Workplace
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Many people leaders see the importance of giving feedback, but may be resistant to receiving it. In fact, few fail to piece the two together and are unable to motivate employees to grow and succeed. Giving and receiving feedback is crucial to a successful performance management strategy—and it gets easier with practice.
Wellable
OCTOBER 6, 2021
To utilize our sense of touch, electronic devices (e.g., phone screens or video game controllers) can produce vibrations or other pressure sensations, otherwise known as haptic feedback. This technology is currently limited in terms of the kind of feedback it can provide along with the types of devices that it can be incorporated into.
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Do you need wayfinding digital signage in your office? The answer depends on two things: Will your visitors need to navigate from your reception area to a different location? Are you working with a limited staff without the ability to personally escort every visitor? If the answers to both of those questions are “yes,” it’s time to consider wayfinding signage for your office.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2021
I was so fired up by this week’s conversation on SUCCESS Line. I talk to Mehdi, an ambitious young entrepreneur living in Iran. He has long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and recently quit his job in order to go all in on his new business. He has a business idea, and he has a business partner. So now, how does he actually sell the product? How do you get prospective buyers to see the value in your product, especially when it’s costly?
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