Wellable
JUNE 8, 2022
Despite the popularity of wellness programs, these initiatives often fail to achieve high levels of employee engagement and participation. For example, according to Gartner’s 2021 Employee Value Proposition Survey , only a quarter of employees that have access to mental and emotional well-being offerings make use of them.
The Receptionist
JUNE 6, 2022
Hot desking is one of the biggest trends to hit the post-COVID-19 workplace. But even though this workplace system can be beneficial to many organizations, hot desking can create more problems than it solves if it’s not properly implemented. Let’s discuss how to successfully introduce hot desking in your organization and how to avoid the most common pitfalls of improper implementation.
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Success
JUNE 10, 2022
Marketing strategy always changes as technology evolves. But the underlying principles remain steadfast, grounded in consumer psychology. These 10 entrepreneurs share their No. 1 unchanging marketing rule: 1. Grab attention. You’ve probably seen the statistic about the average attention span being less than a goldfish because of today’s evolving digital world.
Wellable
JUNE 6, 2022
Mental health is often treated quite differently than other areas of wellness. For example, while employees are likely to feel free to talk about physical ailments (e.g., migraines, the common cold, injuries, etc.), they may be less inclined to discuss anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.
The Assistant Room
JUNE 9, 2022
Our Founder Jessica Gardiner recently featured with WeAreTheCity in their Inspirational Woman campaign. Read the full article here. The post WeAreTheCity: Inspirational Woman: Jessica Gardiner | Founder, The Assistant Room first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Great Place to Work
JUNE 8, 2022
Belonging is vital to performance, innovation and retention, and starts with executive commitment. Belonging is one of the biggest buzzwords in business today. It’s about time. Generations of company executives turned a blind eye to how well people – that is, people of diverse backgrounds – fit in with their culture. But it’s been impossible to deny the importance of belonging in recent years.
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TinyPulse
JUNE 8, 2022
Employee satisfaction is a significant part of retaining employees and increasing productivity. As an employer you might be wondering, what does employee satisfaction mean in our organization and how do we achieve it?
All Work
JUNE 10, 2022
During Mental Health Awareness month, RSP’s Kari Smith discusses how the right workplace strategy can support wellbeing at work and help people thrive. Why is this important? The American Psychological Association recently revealed that nearly 60% of employees are experiencing negative impacts of work-related stress. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, these recommendations can help organizations reclaim, rethink and improve their company culture, leading to better individual health an
Productivityist
JUNE 8, 2022
This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation. Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine , The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books – The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Succ
Success
JUNE 9, 2022
The last time I hosted a workshop, the session was recorded so that attendees could access the material later. When I played the recording for myself, I was shocked at how many times I had uttered um. I couldn’t consciously remember using this filler word, but I knew that to become a more effective presenter , I had to eliminate it from my public speaking.
Great Place to Work
JUNE 6, 2022
The Best Workplaces in Chicago, Texas, New York, and the Bay Area reap strong productivity, retention, and recruitment benefits by prioritizing meaning, equality, and support. Healthy rivalries between U.S. regions are as old as time. Which coast has the nicest people? The best quality of life? Depends on who you ask. But the debate around the best place to work can be settled.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 10, 2022
Starting a new job can be daunting for an employee. Along with a slew of new roles and responsibilities, they are expected to become acquainted with the company's culture, mission, and values. That is why it is critical to have a comprehensive employee handbook that can be used as a roadmap to navigate your company's culture. But first: What is an Employee Handbook?
Go Burrows
JUNE 5, 2022
Kristine Valenzuela has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and chief of staff in several industries. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I talk with Kristine about what makes an assistant a leader, how to identify leadership strengths, the difference between chief of staff and EA, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. – Sheryl Sandberg.
Success
JUNE 5, 2022
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone who wants to do well in your work, and be paid well for it. But you also want more than that. You want to feel that it serves some purpose greater than a paycheck or a position. Albert Einstein said, “Ever more today people have the means to live but not the meaning to live for.” That’s only become truer in recent decades.
Great Place to Work
JUNE 8, 2022
A 6-step plan for a successful employee survey. Now more than ever, it is important to get a pulse on how your employees are feeling and how you can best support them. Amid the Great Resignation , employees are on the hunt for workplaces prioritizing their people. One of the most important steps leaders can take to demonstrate employee support is launching an employee engagement survey to gather candid and confidential feedback.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 8, 2022
If you're a talent acquisition recruiter, you may be well aware of the issues related to diversity. It's the main center of attention these days - and for a good cause. It takes a huge effort to bring an inclusive and diversified environment to the company. But many organizations are lacking in this area of smart talent acquisition. They can't onboard candidates from different ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, and races for some reason.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
JUNE 8, 2022
Take a listen to this Voice of Influence Podcast hosted by Andrea Joy Wenburg. Andrea interviews workplace expert Bonnie Low-Kramen who shares why we should stop using the word “boss,” the importance of cultivating a workflow and system that is customized to the specific assistant-executive partnership, and her perspective on the real reasons people quit.
Success
JUNE 8, 2022
In December 2021, tiktok.com became the world’s most popular web domain , bumping Google—and its entire suite of services—down to the No. 2 spot. If the world’s most popular search engine was succeeded by a social media app, it may indicate a new era for the platforms that were once used solely for entertainment. TikTok has quickly evolved past the 15-second dance routines and other short-form videos that ushered it into popularity.
Productivityist
JUNE 8, 2022
This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation. Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine , The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books – The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Succ
Vantage Circle
JUNE 6, 2022
Giving back to society is a collective responsibility, not just an individual one. Doing charity at work is unlikely to be at the top of any company's priority list, but in this article, you'll learn why it's a good idea to get started as soon as possible. Charity at work may appear to be an impossible dream, but your organization can create a CSR program that will benefit you greatly with compassion, respect, and careful planning.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 7, 2022
This post, do I care too much about email style? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a freelance copyeditor for a firm, and emails are the only interaction I have with their communications team. I find myself appreciating the everyday fillers like “good morning” or “I hope you’re well” or “have a great weekend.” I know these are totally generic, yet it helps the interactions feel a little more warm.
Success
JUNE 4, 2022
Much has changed since New York advertising executive Alex Osborn advocated for group brainstorming in books he wrote in the 1940s and 1950s. He popularized the idea that problem-solving and innovation are enhanced by harnessing a group’s collective knowledge and building on each other’s ideas. Osborn’s four tenets : Don’t permit criticism, say all ideas that come to mind, strive for quantity and build on the ideas presented by others.
Shift Work Place
JUNE 8, 2022
The post Meeting Kindred Spirits and Fighting Toxicity with Love appeared first on ShiftWorkPlace.
Success
JUNE 6, 2022
In all of my interactions with people, I’ve never found anyone, regardless of their level of success, who doesn’t sometimes find themselves simply not wanting to do the things that they need to. It is a part of human nature for there to be times that, in spite of all that we need to do—and even desire to—we will find ourselves not wanting to do anything.
Success
JUNE 8, 2022
What’s happened since “brainstorming” was coined some 70 years ago is a little like the process of brainstorming itself. Because it was such an interesting concept, brainstorming has spawned variations that seek to improve upon the original idea. That’s similar to its own process: One good idea begets another and so on. While there are some ground rules that may be useful (like the father of brainstorming Alex Osborn’s four tenets ), there is no single right way for a group to collaboratively ge
Success
JUNE 5, 2022
Things in the financial world are starting to look up for some people. Even though inflation is going crazy and housing prices continue to rise, there are signs that the economic distress that many people experienced during the pandemic shutdowns is starting to ease. But what do you do if your situation isn’t improving? Many people have been able to save more over the last two years as pandemic shutdowns kept them from traveling and going out to eat, but for a significant number of people the ha
Ask a Manager
JUNE 9, 2022
This post, I can’t afford to keep paying for work I’m not receiving from our nanny , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We have a nanny and she’s mostly wonderful. She’s experienced, super dependable, and incredible with our daughter, who adores her. We are due for another baby this fall.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 7, 2022
This post, watching movies at work, my company is ignoring inflation, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Is watching movies a reasonable accommodation? I previously worked for a company that had an open office plan, with cubicles with low walls. One employee brought in an iPad and watched movies on it in his cubicle all day long.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 6, 2022
This post, surprise interview projects, turning down optional training, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Surprise interview projects with a tight turnaround time. On Monday mid-morning I had a preliminary phone interview. It went well and I felt good about it. I sent a short follow-up email that afternoon to thank them.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 7, 2022
This post, how can I help a new employee learn to be more professional? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My new employee, Jane, is a couple years into her career and this is her first job working on a team. She has been here a week and I can tell she’s going to need some training on professionalism since she doesn’t have a lot of office experience.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 10, 2022
This post, weekend open thread – June 11-12, 2022 , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Happy for You , by Claire Stanford.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 9, 2022
This post, I hate being called “lady,” is it rude to ask to be moved to BCC, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My employee wants a week off right when I start as a new manager. I was just promoted as a manager in my company. I will start officially in my new role next Monday.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 6, 2022
This post, why don’t recruiters send me any information on the jobs they’re recruiting me for? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I currently work in payroll — a part of HR that is far from glamorous but that everyone has need of. Because of this, I’ve been getting lots of solicitations on LinkedIn about amazing opportunities at other companies, promising competitive pay, excellent benefits, etc. etc.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 8, 2022
This post, I reported my boss’s boss for racism and now feel guilty , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for an organization in a majority white area founded by white people, where the top two leaders are white, and all directors are white except for one person. My supervisor and I recently hired three well-qualified employees on one-year contracts, who all happened to be Black.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 6, 2022
This post, should employees have to ask for a raise? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently found myself in a disagreement about an issue with a fellow manager: Should an employee have to ask in order to get a raise? I’ve always felt it’s incredibly important for employees to ask for the raises they want.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 10, 2022
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “A while back, I posted in an open thread about needing to leave a job I love because my husband was facing heath issues that could leave him permanently disabled. I have a great boss, and I didn’t want to end up in a situation where I made more money, but hated my job.
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