The Office Management Group
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
It’s a topic we know too well. the staff kitchen cleanliness. As an Office Manager, the kitchenette or break out areas can be one of the toughest challenges to crack and manage - it’s something that came up at our Summer OMP Event in 2019 during a Twitter ‘Tweet Your Advice or Questions’ challenge. The exact Tweet was “How can we get our employees to keep the kitchen clean??!!!
The Receptionist
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
In the not-too-distant past, co-working was heralded as the future of work. That future is now. These days, an unprecedented number of people are working from home. This has turned the conventional office space into a wasteland and a relic of the past. Instead of maintaining a large, empty office space for a select few who opt to go into the office, many organizations have moved towards hot desking and co-working.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fairly ambitious person. As a young child, I kept journals filled with ideas about what my future should look like. From dream jobs to where I would live, I’ve always had a good idea about what I wanted to accomplish in the years that followed. As I’ve grown older and started both a family and a career, I’ve experienced something I didn’t expect—I’m tired of chasing success.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Finding the right balance in your business between growth and creating a sense of community with your brand is crucial in creating a better customer experience. Creating a sense of community in your business can lead to significant revenue gains, especially if you pair that experience with an excellent follow-up. Click to continue reading.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The term “biophilia” was created by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm who believed humans are genetically designed to thrive in natural settings/nature. . Popular biophilic projects often fail to consider the impact of their greenwashing (false impression of sustainability). . According to Daniel Jaconetti, National Sustainable Design Practice Leader at HED, in order to make the most impact as well as go beyond greenwashed aesthetics, biophilic design should assist in increasing the overall sustainabi
Great Place to Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Connecting leaders with employees from underrepresented groups has made measurable progress in diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. Tackling gaps in the employee experience for underrepresented employees is tricky — even for great companies. How can leaders learn about the knowledge gaps they have as they aspire to cultivate inclusive workplaces?
Success
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
How can you get twice as much work done in a day—without working any longer or harder? 1. Get organized. Start preparing for your day the night before by writing down the things you have to get done tomorrow. There is a very clever name for this: goal-setting. So set your goals , then get them organized by order of importance. Get the difficult and disagreeable things out of the way first.
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TinyPulse
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Research from the State of Employee Engagement Q1 2022 by TINYpulse found 86% of employees want to be able to give feedback to their employers through surveys and 37% desired more feedback from their managers. An annual employee engagement survey is one of the most common HR practices. The goal is to collect feedback from employees and address the problems that are holding your organization down and making employees search for new jobs.
Ruby
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
We all get burned out on life’s most tiresome tasks. Whether it’s sitting in traffic, taking out the trash, or filing taxes, one thing is clear: the bigger the bummer, the quicker the burnout. But you can also have too much of a good thing. Maybe you’ve had a few too many bags of your favorite potato chip and are looking to switch brands. Or you’re on your fourth rewatch of your favorite sitcom and the jokes just aren’t hitting as hard.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Are you a leader ? Then you know there will be times when the people you work with aren’t performing as expected—and you know you need to confront them about it. But maybe you’re afraid the conversation will stir up emotions and make the situation worse. Or maybe you feel comfortable calling the meeting, but you’re not actually sure what to say to motivate change without having to threaten consequences.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
From the vault this week, we have Jon Acuff – a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books. In this episode, we discussed Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. John’s delivered some other great stuff since this discussion, including a book called Soundtracks that I highly recommend you check out after listening to this conversation.
Great Place to Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
How the top 25 workplaces in the world offer experiences that make employees want to stay with the organization. After more than two years of pandemic and economic upheaval, people are reevaluating their lives. Workers around the world are reconsidering what they want from a job. For the Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2022, the past year has been a time to recommit to employee well-being, adjust to flexible work, and relentlessly pursue equitable opportunity for every employee.
Ruby
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
There was a chapter in my life where I was obsessed with figuring out how to have better conversations. I was a few years out of college. I’d landed a decent office job that called for near-constant social contact with colleagues and customers. Yet, for all that A-game adulting, I had a painful little secret: I dreaded conversations. I just felt so awkward!
Success
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Measuring emotional intelligence can be difficult because of its intangible nature. But Dr. Travis Bradberry has analyzed the data from the million-plus people that TalentSmart has tested for EQ to help identify the behaviors that are sure signs you have a high EQ. He shares them with us in this article, originally published on LinkedIn Pulse. When emotional intelligence (EQ) first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: “people with the highest levels of int
Bonnie Low-Kramen
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Silence hurts people and the companies they populate. Therefore, quiet quitting is not a good thing and never has been. When I started reading about this new term “quiet quitting,” my first thought was that this was nothing new. Not new to the staffs of the world anyway. I wondered why anyone was surprised, especially in light of the remote and hybrid workplaces, which makes it even easier for staff to be quiet and literally invisible ?
Melissa Peoples
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
At some point, Executive Assistants might have considered writing "Tetris Master" as their profession in your LinkedIn profile. Let's face it: As an Executive Assistant, sometimes calendar management can feel like a nightmare. Oh yes, we have all been there! But the truth is that there are keys to unlocking the power of a strategic calendar. Once I found them, I never looked back, and I can’t wait to share some of them with you.
Ruby
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
First impressions: you never get a second chance to make them, and at Ruby, we’re all about making them great. For our virtual receptionists , answering the phone is a chance to show off our super-friendly stuff. A company’s greeting plays a key part in making an impeccable impression on a caller, and we love helping new clients craft greetings that wow !
Success
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Sean Cannell, CEO of Think Media and co-host of Think Media Podcast , is one of today’s leading online video experts and the world’s most-watched YouTube strategist. After finding quick growth as a “tech YouTuber,” he built a multimillion-dollar online video education company, which he still runs. Cannell is also an international speaker, coach and content creator.
Go Burrows
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Rachael Bonetti has 27 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting a high profile billionaire, prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, change makers, thought leaders, and high performing CEOs. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Rachael talks about the importance of prioritizing yourself, avoiding burnout, and the biggest blocks assistants face in their careers and life.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This post, how can I keep my temper at work? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I run experiments as a technician and there’s usually a lot going on, a lot to remember, and a lot to write down. Long lists of numbers and such. It’s a really nice place to work and I enjoy it. I’ve been known to be snappy in the lab.
Success
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
“If you sacrifice principle trying to please everyone , you end up pleasing no one,” said Coach John Wooden. This maxim is a great reminder of a key principle Wooden learned from his father: “Be true to yourself.”. In the book Coach Wooden by Pat Williams, two of Wooden’s former players shared their perspective on the necessity of staying true to yourself: Dave Meyers (UCLA: 1971-75), former NBA star and teacher, summarized his lessons this way: “If you are not maintaining self-control, then you
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
When Noah Webster undertook to make the first American dictionary in 1806, he completed two letters of the alphabet before finding himself “so embarrassed at every step for want of knowledge of the origin of words” that he halted and devoted 10 years to etymological studies. In that time, he created the world’s most extensive comparison of root words to date, making considerable use of the work of Samuel Johnson, who wrote the first English dictionary.
Success
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Do you believe in yourself? In your abilities? Whether you do or don’t, now is a good time for a self-assessment. As a matter of fact, it’s always a good time. Self-assessment is an ongoing process that requires being connected to your inner voice. These days, many people appear so plugged into the world through their devices and social media that they’re not connected to themselves, and that is no way to help make better decisions.
Success
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The secret to lasting, satisfying relationships is not a secret at all. Sincere listening is the key to all romantic, platonic or work-related relationships. Trust blossoms when people feel heard and understood. Of course, there’s a difference between hearing and listening, and all of us could use practice with the latter. In his book, The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships , Michael P.
Success
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Virtual counseling provides the most convenient and accessible therapy for individuals, couples, seniors and parents in need. In fact, most patients prefer remote therapy to in-office visits with a clinician. The best virtual therapy platforms provide the same level of specialized care and counseling as a traditional office visit would. That is because you will have access to therapists from around the country—each with a unique specialty, background and personality to suit you.
Success
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute, 15% of Gen Zers and millennials “reduced contributions to their 401(k) and similar retirement plans over the last year.” But if there was ever a time to make financial cutbacks, this isn’t it. Investments toward your future should be the last expense on your chopping block. Currently, all economic signs point to a recession.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This post, should I report my fatphobic boss or am I being too sensitive? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m dealing with a boss now turned grandboss who has no boundaries and has some unconscious fatphobia that’s impacting her perception of me, and I’m not sure if I should report it or just let it go.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
This post, the locusts, the un-appreciation kits, and even more stories of corporate gifts that didn’t quite work out , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. On last week’s post about corporate year-end gifts , some readers shared even more stories of company gifts that went terribly wrong. Here are 10 more that made me laugh. 1.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
This post, the Try Guys drama, when a coworker badgers you about holiday time off, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. The Try Guys drama — can they fire Alex? Just for fun, I am wondering if you could weigh in on a pop/internet-culture moment that’s been all over my feeds this week.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
This post, should you put stay-at-home parenting on your resume, I don’t want to train my new manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Putting stay-at-home parenting on your resume as a job. I was scrolling through LinkedIn today for work and saw this listed in someone’s experience: Stay-at-Home Mom.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
This post, is it a bad sign if a company has lots of job vacancies? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I live in the southeast but really love the Pacific northwest, so I keep my eyes peeled for job opportunities in that area. Over time, I’ve noticed many job postings for this one particular company. Recently, they’ve listed a position that would be a great opportunity for me and for which I think I would be a good fit.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
This post, my employee wastes too much time on bad ideas , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a manager for a small but extremely busy office. I have one employee who is part-time and comes in only a few afternoons a week. She wastes a huge amount of time pontificating about every little detail about her job, always making suggestions of how things could be done better, and constantly seeks my advice for even the smallest thing.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
This post, is “have a blessed day” inappropriate at work, promised promotion never happens, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Is “have a blessed day” inappropriate at work? Is it appropriate to end your professional voice mail greeting with the phrase “Have a blessed day”?
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
This post, should I quit my high school job? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m 15, a girl, and work at one of Canada’s top grocery/retail employers. Late August, I decided to get a part-time job because I felt like a lot of my classmates had one. I applied, got trained without an interview, and started shifts, which wasn’t a problem when I didn’t have school and other commitments to deal with.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
This post, weekend open thread – September 24-25, 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: Girls They Write Songs About , by Carlene Bauer.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
This post, I don’t want to interview a candidate who took 5 days to respond , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We posted a job opening on Indeed and emailed a potential candidate to send us days and times available for an interview. We did not hear from this candidate for five days! This is not acceptable to us as prompt communication is essential in our line of work.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This post, boyfriend’s employer keeps wrecking our plans, company doesn’t care about customer threats, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Boyfriend’s employer keeps wrecking our plans. My boyfriend works as a carer and, so far as it’s possible for an outsider to judge, seems really conscientious and dedicated to the clients.
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