Insperity

MAY 31, 2022

Company culture can be an ambiguous idea until it’s put into action. So how does that happen? Leadership. When your employees regularly witness a strong connection between leadership and culture, they’ll believe and buy into your organizational values. Leaders must champion culture, yet our leadership and culture both evolve over time. How can you ensure that this progress happens in unison – that over the years your leadership team continues to mirror your culture and speak its language to the

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Wellable

MAY 30, 2022

Happy thoughts and feelings are inherently desirable. Not only do they feel good, they also positively impact physical health , increase resilience , and improve productivity.

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The Assistant Room

MAY 3, 2022

If asking for a promotion or pay rise has been on your mind lately (or even over the last few months…) take a look at our guide below to give your confidence a boost and kickstart the process of receiving exactly what you know you are worthy of! The post How to Negotiate a Pay Rise as an Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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The Receptionist

MAY 30, 2022

First impressions are so important, and that doesn’t just apply to humans. It also extends to businesses. If you want to impress your office visitors, earn their trust, and ultimately win their business, you must start off on a positive note. And that positivity begins even before they enter your office for the first time. From confirmation phone calls to surveys after meeting, every interaction with your visitors will leave an impression.

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Jen Lawrence

MAY 23, 2022

Recently, I read a book that inspired me to declutter my home with a whole new perspective and vigor. Something just hit me right. It was methodical and practical. I tore through my house like a tornado and finally felt what all these decluttering books promise – relief, calm, mental space. Suddenly, I wondered, could I find this same magic in something that doesn’t take up physical space but takes up quite a bit of mental space?

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The Office Management Group

MAY 13, 2022

After spending almost two decades (yes, it’s true!) in the office management world, I have seen and learnt a thing or two about how to effectively run an office. And, after being in the thick of some oversights or mistakes, I’ve understood where common office management mistakes lie, or at least areas in which offices and the running of them typically fall short.

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Insperity

MAY 26, 2022

If misunderstandings and interpersonal issues are fuel to the fire that is conflict in the workplace, what can be used to put out the flame? Or what could have been done to prevent the fire in the first place? Before answering those questions, ask: How did the fire begin? Typically, these type of relationship fires begin because of one missing element: trust.

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Success

MAY 8, 2022

There are two sides to every conversation, and both are essential to the art of communication. So, how are your conversation skills? Think about it: Are you a smooth talker, or do you ramble? Are you an attentive listener , or do you tend to interrupt? Here’s how to master the art of conversation— both sides of it: When it’s your turn to talk …. 1. Get your thinking straight.

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The Receptionist

MAY 23, 2022

Your most valuable resources are your employees, not only because they operate your business, but they ultimately impact how your customers view your business. If your employees have a negative experience in your workplace, their dissatisfaction will poison every interaction they have with your customers. These employees are likely to leave your organization altogether, on the hunt for better opportunities and work conditions.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 4, 2022

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been giving keynotes to a wide range of leaders in different industries. In some cases, the leaders in attendance were front-line managers, while in others, my audience consisted of senior level executives from the C-suite. But while the subject of these various keynotes was. Click to continue reading.

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Quantum Workplace

MAY 24, 2022

A healthy company culture is a basic component of any successful organization. It lays the groundwork for strong employee engagement, retention, and performance. And this reality isn’t going unnoticed by business leaders. In fact, almost 70% of employees and leaders say culture is more important to business success than strategy and operations. And 69% of leaders credit much of their success during the pandemic to company culture.

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Insperity

MAY 24, 2022

Do you aspire to position your organization as an employer of choice ? While there are many steps to building that reputation over time, one accessible strategy that you can implement almost immediately is to establish an employee value proposition (EVP). In this article you’ll learn: What is an employee value proposition (EVP)? How does an EVP help position you as an employer of choice?

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Wellable

MAY 25, 2022

Technological advancements and shifting attitudes towards work have resulted in a sustained emphasis on flexibility, even as the risks that sparked the rise of remote work continue to wane. For example, according to the New York Times, 78% of businesses in Manhattan are adopting a hybrid model.

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Success

MAY 24, 2022

My first ever “speaking engagement” was at my childrens’ kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. It’s fair to say I was far more focused on myself—making a good impression and not making a fool of myself—than on the people in the room. All three of them. It was a humble beginning.

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The Receptionist

MAY 16, 2022

The traditional office is dead. Long live the hybrid office instead. Have you recently transitioned to a hybrid workplace model? You’re not alone. In response to the pandemic, every organization changed the way that it operated. For some, that change was temporary but for many others, that change was permanent. Instead of requiring all employees to report to a physical office, a lot of companies permanently switched to either a remote first or hybrid model.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 18, 2022

There are certain tasks a leader is expected to do well if they are to help their organization succeed, and developing strategies for how their team will achieve their goals is one of them. And yet, you can walk into any organization and find numerous well-thought out and developed strategies. Click to continue reading. There are certain tasks a leader is expected to do well if they are to help their organization succeed, and developing strategies for how their team will achieve their goals is o

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Vantage Circle

MAY 15, 2022

If the 2020 remote work experience taught the corporate world anything, it was the value of an HR team in keeping a company running smoothly. So, as an organization, if you aren't celebrating International HR Day yet, we highly recommend that you start incorporating this tradition into your work culture. But, first of all: Why Is International Human Resources Day Celebrated?

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Insperity

MAY 19, 2022

The rise of Generation Z in the workplace comes during a transformative period. The oldest members of Gen Z, people born between 1996 and 2012, are approaching their mid-20s and therefore have only been in the professional workforce for a few years. Like other generations before them, they bring a new mindset along with different wants and expectations.

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Wellable

MAY 2, 2022

The pandemic forced the world to run a collective field experiment in remote work. By and large, the results were surprisingly positive. Several studies found remote work results in higher productivity, job satisfaction, recruitment, and retention.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

Have you ever heard yourself saying: “This situation (or person) is just impossible.”. “I’m a total failure at…” or “I’m hopeless at…”. “I’ll never be able to figure this out.”. “I’ll try, but…”. “It’s just such a nightmare.”. If you answered “yes” to any of those, then it’s likely you’ve unconsciously been sabotaging your success simply by how you speak.

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Great Place to Work

MAY 5, 2022

Help employees connect their work to your company's purpose and watch retention, employee well-being, and stock market returns improve. Senior leaders struggling with retention issues and employees walking out the door have more in common than one might think. They’re both in search of answers. Employees are reevaluating the meaning their jobs give them—"How does what I do here matter?

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 11, 2022

Alisha struggled in her new leadership role. She found it difficult to think of herself as a boss when just a few short weeks before she was working alongside the coworkers now reporting to her. Alisha wasn’t prepared for dealing with conflict, making tough calls, and initiating difficult conversations. When. Click to continue reading.

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Quantum Workplace

MAY 2, 2022

As the great resignation wave continues on, employees are leaving their roles at unprecedented rates, often unexpectedly and without much warning. The war for talent empowers employees to weigh their professional options, resulting in large-scale talent loss for organizations nationwide. Fortunately, succession planning makes it easy to plan for the unexpected and replace top talent seamlessly.

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Planning 108

Insperity

MAY 10, 2022

Every time your team grows, you’re changing its culture. For this reason and many others, growth is not only exciting – but also challenging. The operational demands of an expanding organization are already difficult; add in a growing team of people, and that makes a leader’s job even more complex. Here, we’re going to dive into the unique challenges involved in leading well while scaling up.

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Wellable

MAY 18, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, rates of anxiety and depression rose dramatically. Studies indicate that the percentage of U.S. adults experiencing symptoms of depression increased nearly 20% in the early months of social distancing. Stress and anxiety increased as well, with one study finding that between December 2020 and July 2021, the percentage of employees reporting burnout and physical symptoms of stress increased by 21% and 17%, respectively.

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Success

MAY 30, 2022

The next time you’re standing at yet another industry happy hour, put down the Chardonnay and try these tips to start meeting people outside your niche. Networking is about building relationships , sharing information and finding sources of support. Often people play it safe, staying inside their industry walls, failing to pop that comfort-zone bubble and venture into unknown territory of new faces and new ideas.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 16, 2022

We are all futurologists now. We all have our 2020 visions, at least for a little while. But there was a time, not so long ago, when the title was reserved for a few people who would be able to shake and shape the world with a single idea and a book. Yes, a book. Nowadays a book has to go hand in hand with a Ted Talk, blogs on the Huff Post and a speaking tour to get you anywhere at all.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 12, 2022

Becoming a leader is pretty easy. It just requires that you get one person to follow you. Understand that it doesn’t make you a good leader. But it does make you a leader. If you want to be a good leader, you will need a lot more than people willing. Click to continue reading.

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Quantum Workplace

MAY 5, 2022

Unpacking organizational culture in a new world of work. Company culture has become a top priority for leaders across all industries. In fact, 66% of executives believe culture is more important than an organization's business strategy or operation model. The rise of remote and hybrid work has had a significant impact on the way we work. Our research shows 65% of employees say their company culture has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Insperity

MAY 3, 2022

Current events can be hot-button topics that often affect different people in unique ways, and therefore have an impact on daily business operations. But where’s the line between “This shouldn’t be a work conversation” and “This is affecting our employees’ productivity and wellbeing?”. There’s a place for addressing current events at work, and it should be part of your overall communication planning and strategy.

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Wellable

MAY 4, 2022

In a conversation with HealthLeaders, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Chief Medical Officer Donna O'Shea discussed the jaw-dropping utilization of telehealth in 2021. Based on findings from an internal report, she stated there were 28 million telemedicine visits in 2021, of which 14 million were for behavioral health.

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Success

MAY 5, 2022

In our era of positive thinking , trying to anticipate problems might seem like being a “Debbie Downer.” Or, for those who feel strongly that focusing on an outcome may bring about that reality, thinking about hurdles and roadblocks seems like manifesting those problems into existence. For the rest of us, we might call thinking about future problems being realistic.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 15, 2022

A study of the London office market from Gerald Eve suggests that there is now the highest number of lettings since before the pandemic with activity focused on smaller requirements and environmentally friendly buildings. Lettings between 10,000 and 20,000 sq ft made up a significant portion of demand with 713,000 sq ft (or 23 percent) of all activity, which totalled 3.1m sq ft in Q1.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 2, 2022

Running a business is no easy feat, but starting a company can be one of the most exciting and biggest achievements of your life. It will take a lot of hard work and determination to get things off the ground, and you’ll need the right team of people working alongside. Click to continue reading.

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Productivityist

MAY 11, 2022

It’s been nearly 6 years since I first had the pleasure of speaking with Loretta Breuning. This episode has been months in the making and I’m happy to have her back to chat about her book Status Games: Why We Play and How to Stop. Loretta is a Professor Emerita of Management at California State University and the author of many personal development books including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphin Levels and the aforementioned

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All Work

MAY 5, 2022

Workspaces have been primarily designed by, and for, neurotypical people. How can workspaces better meet the needs of neurodivergent people – such as those with hypersensitivity to sound, light, or smell? Agile and flexible working spaces, particularly now with hybrid working, present challenges where the level of noise is unpredictable – and this can impact neurodivergent employees.

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Wellable

MAY 11, 2022

After learning the benefits and drawbacks of remote work, many companies are opting for a partial return to the old way of doing things. Specifically, they are implementing a hybrid arrangement where workers come into the office on some days but not others to create a best-of-both-worlds scenario.

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