All Work
DECEMBER 7, 2022
There is a growing demand to deliver technologically advanced workplaces in a humane and timeless manner. Smart offices are the need of the hour. . Humanistic strategies include designing workplaces for the well-being of people, responding to the new requirements of COVID guidelines, ergonomics, universal accessibility and biophilia, through the use of technology. .
Insperity
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Work-life balance has been an employee mantra for decades. Its meaning has become engrained in our culture, as it’s brought up in discussion in ways like, “Make sure you have a good work-life balance and take time to spend with your family without working too much.”. But a change is underway that further upends the way work is viewed. Life-work balance is a new term that reflects a shift in how employees perceive the role of work in their lives.
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The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Instead of getting caught up in the hype of how to transform into something or someone completely different (wave goodbye to the self inflicted January blues), we want you to focus your energy into developing your existing skillset and use tools already out there not to 'change' you but help you to feel more confident in who you are right now. Unsure where to start?
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 7, 2022
At GEC Research Center, we surveyed 1,400 current and aspiring leaders to pinpoint the most pivotal ways in which people undercut their own executive presence. We found 8 extremely common forms of self-sabotage: Whether you’re exhibiting a couple or all of these behaviours, it’s affecting how others perceive you. Let’s. Click to continue reading.
Success
DECEMBER 21, 2022
What are you going to do to start the new year off on the right foot and make sure you have your best year ever ? Is there one thing that will make the difference between actually achieving your goals and chalking them up to yet another year’s unfulfilled resolutions? What can you do to enhance an aspect of your life that you’ve neglected in your single-minded pursuit of that elusive brass ring?
The Receptionist
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Did you know that you can use a visitor management system, such as the Receptionist for iPad, to improve your visitor experiences in the future? Visitor management systems (VMS) reduce wait times, streamline the check in process, and improve workplace safety. However, these are not the only benefits you’ll gain from a VMS. You can use your visitor management system to ensure that you deliver a consistently positive experience to everyone who walks through your office’s door.
All Work
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Each shared office space will need to accommodate a larger, more diverse, less predictable set of users with less advance notice, especially in offices with a hybrid workforce. Accessibility must therefore become a proactive consideration. . Organizations that differentiate themselves by providing inclusive environments will enjoy benefits across recruitment, retention, performance, and other dimensions. .
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Business Psych Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Consider this scenario; you’re setting off to meet your friend Peter for the picnic that you have planned. You’ve googled the journey, checked for delays, topped up on fuel, and spent the last week avidly monitoring the weather. You have even earmarked a nearby restaurant just in case it rains. Peter, it seems, although excited about the picnic, hasn’t even begun to think through his plans for the journey; punching the postcode into his GPS as he pulls out of his driveway…as for the weather?
Great Place to Work
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Data from LinkedIn shows that remote work opportunities are on the decline. Here’s what HR must do to preserve hard won progress on diversity and inclusion. The opportunities for remote work are plummeting. As many organizations brace for economic hardship in 2023, those companies that are still looking to hire are more likely to want new employees to come to the office.
Success
DECEMBER 24, 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of year, with s parkling snowflakes and twinkling lights, happy carols and rosy cheeks, good cheer and warm fuzzy feelings. And although the holiday’s sweetest moments may look different for some of us this year, remember what truly matters : love, which still surrounds us, near or far. These Christmas spirit quotes will help remind you of that.
The Receptionist
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you’re looking to improve your visitors’ experience while bolstering your overall workplace security at the same time, you need a visitor management system. But not all visitor management systems will give you the results you’re after. Some may enhance your security but do nothing for your visitors’ experience, or vice versa, which is the bare minimum for any capable visitor management system.
All Work
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The workplace is designed like a theatre stage where we always have to be ‘On’. . It may be ideal for extroverts, but most offices are missing a place of quiet for those who experience the world in a different way. . Here are simple, cost-efficient ways to create an accessible and neurodiverse-friendly workspace. . We live in a world designed for noisy neurotypical extroverts.
Insperity
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Is your business expanding into new states ? Or are you hiring remote workers from across the U.S. ? Either way, you’ll want to build a strong compensation strategy. You may be considering location-based pay – also known as a geographic pay differential. This means that you pay employees differently based on their location. In some cases, this refers to additional compensation given to employees to account for higher costs of labor or cost of living in the areas where they reside and work.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Managers frequently look for novel ways to motivate their workers and keep them engaged. Making an environment where employees can obtain intrinsic rewards is one great way to achieve this goal. You can better appreciate its significance in the workplace if you understand the whole concept of intrinsic rewards. This post will look at intrinsic rewards, their multiple types, and their advantages over extrinsic rewards.
Quantum Workplace
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Employee retention is top of mind for many organizations as high turnover, across all industries, continues to disrupt the workplace. Many employers are anxious about the number of employees departing their jobs and organizations, and for good reason. Unwanted turnover can be a costly problem, having negative effects on a wide range of people and business metrics.
Success
DECEMBER 6, 2022
With the economy making everyone extra cautious about spending , I really wanted to give myself the gift of not worrying about money this holiday season. But even with inflation going down, I knew I could be setting myself up for disappointment. How can anyone on a budget relax about money during the holidays? Of course, we can make attempts like embracing self-care.
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Many of us look forward to the festive break and all that comes along with it; the socializing, parties, spending time with family and of course the food! However, it is important that we also strike that balance of the fun alongside taking time to switch off and recharge; that begins by recharging from work! The post How To Switch Off During The Festive Break first appeared on The Assistant Room.
All Work
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Design can spur better productivity, collaboration and improve social bonds, but it’s unlikely that a drastic change in working environment will be immediately mirrored by changes in employee attitudes and behaviors. . Without human due diligence, businesses could find themselves dealing with unexpected reactions as employees return to a transformed office. .
Insperity
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Some hiring managers have a very clear idea of who they’re looking for to fill a role. Too often, this causes them to fixate on requirements for job candidates that they assume are critical – but actually may not be all that important in practice. For example, hiring managers want someone with X years of experience in their industry, preferably working X years at certain companies.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Greeting our bosses on Christmas is something we all wish to do. Undoubtedly, you too may wish to pen down your heartfelt thoughts for the person who has an enormous impact on your life. But there may be times when you don't know how to convey your appreciation or wishes. You either fall short of words or run out of ideas. After all, appreciating and conveying Christmas greetings to your boss can be trickier than it seems.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 30, 2022
New Year’s Day hits different for me, not just in 2022. Mainly because it hits me on a different day altogether. For many years now, I’ve followed the school year that my kids follow as my yearly markers. So September 1st is when I officially start my year, affectionately known as my NOW Year (an acronym for Need to Do, Ought to Do, and Want to do).
Success
DECEMBER 5, 2022
It’s a classic story: We go about our lives, striving to achieve the next big thing, and the itch to be successful clouds the importance of taking care of our inner self and nurturing our well-being. Sometimes we have to experience a traumatic event before the alarm bells start screaming in our minds. Five years ago, I experienced that trauma when I was sexually molested and exploited.
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 2, 2022
It is heard when tackling career development, interpersonal challenges, even personal growth in an existing role – “I need to work on my confidence” or, in the worst cases, “I have no confidence”. So how do people remedy this? The post How To Save Yourself From Self-Sabotage first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 23, 2022
This website started in late 2012 as a way for me to explore both a new media format and a new way of thinking about work and workplaces. I’d already been active in various roles in the workplace, design and facilities sector for twenty odd years, but needed a new challenge. And this was it. I was going for a ride with an idea to see where it went.
Go Burrows
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Nancy Kingery is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company in Peoria, IL. Nancy has over 25 years of experience supporting C-Suite level executives in 3 unique and completely different industries. In this episode, Nancy and I talk about creating culture, leading from an often “invisible” leadership role, and working with an executive who has never had an assistant.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 17, 2022
People who work in an environment where doing their best is recognized have a better chance of feeling good about their work. - Marilyn Suttle. Human nature has always gravitated towards seeking acceptance and appreciation in the surroundings that one works in. Despite this behavioral trait, peer-to-peer recognition is often ignored in favor of the more-popular top-down recognition.
Great Place to Work
DECEMBER 6, 2022
What a year of workplace paradoxes. “Quiet Quitters” rejected hustle culture while (alarmingly) employee productivity tracking software was trending. A lasting tidal wave of quitting, kicked off by “The Great Resignation” of 2021, crashed into a tsunami of tech layoffs. It’s enough to leave anyone dazed and confused. But, working with Certified™ great workplaces, I know there are bright spots.
Success
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Professional success is a culmination of many key factors. Your education matters—maybe not as much as you think, but a degree in your field can really jump-start your progress. Experience certainly matters, but that can only come to you after years of dedication. Talent matters, too, but aside from skills (which develop from experience) much of your talent is an innate tendency to perform better in certain areas.
Office Dynamics Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2022
As an administrative assistant, stay current and advance your career with professional development and training opportunities. Learn tips for advocating for and securing training, and discover the benefits for you and your organization.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Nearly three quarters of UK organisations expect employee mental health to improve in 2023 as they open up about mental wellbeing according to a new poll from Koa Health. The study, conducted in partnership with 3Gem Research and Insights , claims that half of employers say they plan to talk more about mental health in company communications as teams continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis and its impact on mental health.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 21, 2022
There are a lot of people out there who are born blessed with the necessary attributes to be excellent team leaders. But there are also always things that you can do to improve your leadership and communication skills. It is so important right now, given everything that is going on. Click to continue reading.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Whether it’s your family or colleagues, gifts are great for expressing gratitude, appreciation, and fondness to those who matter. However, Choosing the right valentine’s gift for your work buddy can be difficult. You need to pick out something thoughtful and meaningful that they would love. On top of that, you need to express your fondness in a professional way.
Great Place to Work
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Finding meaning in a job drives all kinds of important outcomes, from retention to bottom line success, according to Great Place To Work® research. When you pull back the curtain on great workplaces — where leaders have built trust with employees and workers give extra to help the organization innovate and grow — the key ingredient is purpose. In Great Place To Work research, the biggest indicator of whether an employee will stay in their job is whether they find their work meaningful.
Success
DECEMBER 4, 2022
As the year comes to a close, people are naturally going to be talking about their New Year’s resolutions and setting goals for self-improvement. But want to know what I think you should really be focusing on in the new year? These four ways to further your career and be successful at whatever it is that you do: 1. Become a deep practitioner in something.
Go Burrows
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Sarah Howson is a former career assistant with over twenty years of c-suite level experience. Sarah has a passion for building relationships and connecting assistants. Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Time of the year for looking backwards and forwards. For workplace predictions and retrospectives. The Economist announces that the word / term of the year is hybrid work. This is interesting because, although The Economist is using it as an interchangeable term for flexible working as many do, a great deal of energy is still expounded on defining exactly what it means.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 23, 2022
When it comes to owning a business, the most important thing is that you have someone to properly run it. Whether you are upper management or just an investor, the key to success is in the ability to find the best managers for the job. You need people who mean. Click to continue reading.
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