Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Building a team of independent contractors is a great way to start building your business efficiency and capacity. You can add (wo)manpower to address a project or ongoing needs without getting bogged down in the Human Resources process. However, the unspoken and great risk with contractors is they aren’t employees, so their emotional buy-in, loyalty, and trust are easier to break.
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The way we work today is almost unrecognizable to the way our parents and grandparents worked before us. In fact, it’s changed dramatically from when many of us initially entered the workforce. The workplace has transformed more in the span of the last five years than it did in the 50 years previous. Many of these changes were brought about as an emergency response to the pandemic of 2020.
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All Work
OCTOBER 10, 2022
After long stints of working from home, people have come to expect both functionality and comfort from their office environments. . Office art curation is becoming a more inclusive, collaborative experience that brings more creativity into office environments — in turn creating a positive workplace culture. Allwork.Space caught up with art studio Acrylicize’s Managing Director Paul Arad to learn how employers can use art to attract talent and ultimately make their employees happy. .
Success
OCTOBER 14, 2022
As any successful person will honestly admit, failure happens, and we’ve all had our fair share of it. But from each failure, we learn two equally valuable lessons: That there was at least one reason we failed, and that we can rebound from that failure. So, why do we fail? And how do we fix it? According to Shiv Khera, author of You Can Win , failures most often occur for one of seven reasons.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Implementing a new system or process can be frustrating if all the hard work put in doesn’t stick. We evaluate, design, implement, and then, disappointingly, nothing works how we hoped. Why? Most systems and processes fail because the team is not aligned for the new system rollout. Team members don’t understand the context of the change, the importance of the improvement, the goals of the project, or their role in bringing the new system to reality.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 12, 2022
More than 1,200 attendees traveled from across the world to attend the For All™ Summit to learn how organizations have embraced empathy and understanding for employees during a tumultuous two years. Energy costs are rising. Inflation. War. As all of us know, things have changed a lot for leaders and employees in the business world, both personally and professionally since the start of the year.
All Work
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Employees’ relationship with the physical workplace is starting to look more like students’ relationship with a campus in terms of the role of shared spaces for working and meeting. . The factors to consider for effective office design are varied — the quality and quantity of spaces, scheduling, research and analytics, and worker flexibility — yet all important. .
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Productivityist
OCTOBER 12, 2022
. Join Laura Vanderkam and I having an easy and interesting conversation about Time Management. If you haven’t heard our previous conversations, Laura’s work has appeared in various publications and media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, and Fox & Friends among many others. She co-hosts the Best of Both Worlds podcast and has delivered a TED talk with more than 5 million views.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Although internal company newsletters are sent to your own colleagues and employees, they shouldn't be taken for granted. They can be effective internal communication tools that keep your team members engaged, informed, and entertained when done correctly. Company newsletters are the key to greater employee engagement. And engaged employees are more productive and contribute to your company's growth.
TinyPulse
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The main difference between performance management and performance culture is one is based on profit and the other on purpose. Successful business leaders understand that in 2022, it is not enough to focus on profit as the main driver of success or the key benchmark. Your people are your organization's greatest asset. In this article, we will explore the 3 main differences between performance management and performance culture and why putting more of an emphasis on driving a performance culture
Success
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Nestled in southwestern Mexico along the Pacific Ocean coastline lies Oaxaca, a Mexican state known for its rich Indigenous culture. It’s in Oaxaca where Zapotec, Mixtec, Mazatec and 13 other formally registered Indigenous communities preserve the arts and cultures that thrived before the onset of 1519’s Spanish invasion. Folk artists like Faustina Sumano García reflect their pride through their crafts.
Ruby
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Photo by Anna Shvets More billable hours or a happier life? For countless lawyers, it feels like an impossible choice. Whether they’re keeping their practices afloat or seeking to grow, legal professionals of all kinds struggle to record as much productive time as they need to reach their goals. In fact, the average attorney bills just 2.5 hours per day.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 11, 2022
CSR Activities are versatile and adaptable to the needs of every organization. These activities are mostly undertakings by organizations to give back to the community. It is not required in every country. But, it is seen as a responsibility for industrialization's effect on the environment. Let's look at some definitions of CSR. They can be adapted to boost employee engagement and also give back to society.
Condeco Software
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Hybrid work is the front-runner in return-to-office scenarios, and technology is the key to making it seamless. “Hybrid work is inherently tech-enabled,” commercial real estate consultancy JLL summed up in a recent report on technology in the hybrid age. There’s no end to new technology aimed at making hybrid work function better. There are also many updates to existing tech, such as Slack’s recent addition of asynchronous video to the platform.
Success
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Quiet quitting is a hot topic. But rather than viewing it as a passive approach to an unenjoyable job, communications expert and keynote speaker Rachel DeAlto believes what happens afterward is more detrimental. This week, DeAlto and On Your Terms host Erin King tackle the issue from both sides of the table: What questions should leaders ask themselves when quiet quitting is present in the workplace?
Ruby
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If a phone rings in the middle of the night and no one is around to answer it, does it still make a sound? Yes—the sound of a missed opportunity (which we imagine is kind of like a soft * woosh * or something). We recently gathered and analyzed insights from over 25 million calls as part of Ruby’s 2022 call trends report. Of those, 1.34 million came in outside of normal business hours.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. – G.K. Chesterton. It has been more than a century since World War I ended, and the US commemorates it yearly to honor the veterans. This auspicious day is known as Veterans Day, and it is observed annually on November 11th. Although it is a federal holiday, you can still celebrate Veterans Day at work and show respect for the veterans.
Condeco Software
OCTOBER 11, 2022
New York- October 11, 2022 – Condeco , the global leader of workplace scheduling solutions, today announced its new app for Microsoft Teams. Powered by the Condeco Microsoft 365 integration, the brand-new app for Microsoft Teams comes with features that enhance collaboration and make it easier to schedule, book, and manage hybrid workplaces with confidence.
Success
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Many people, when they hear about hostage negotiations, shake their heads and say, “Why don’t they just shoot the guy?” But while fighting might end things quickly, it doesn’t end things well. We do the same thing in our personal relationships. When things go sideways, our first response is often to yell and argue versus discuss and negotiate. Why is this?
Ruby
OCTOBER 11, 2022
You know your business is successful when you’re getting more calls than you can handle. And although that’s a problem lots of companies would love to have, you don’t want to wait until you reach that point to find a fix. That’s why it’s better for growth-minded businesses to plan for success. Fortunately, when it comes to call answering, there are two simple choices—hire an in-house receptionist or outsource to a virtual service provider.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
OCTOBER 10, 2022
By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | October 2022. Changing jobs is a life-altering decision with long-term ramifications, says Bonnie Low-Kramen. It happened again. Here’s yet another story of an Assistant who was so eager to leave a bullying executive behind that she accepted a new job too fast after only one “date.” That singular interview date was on Zoom and organized by a recruiter eager for a commission.
Go Burrows
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Joanna Mitchell is the author of The Healthy Virtual Assistant , a book she authored from her experience founding a virtual assistant service for the health and wellness industry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Joanna talks about the process of becoming a virtual assistant/freelancer, choosing a niche, tips for improving your written communication, and making the transition from corporate to freelance.
Success
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Go ahead—underestimate Sophia Bush and Nia Batts. They’ve seen it all before. Yes, Batts was one of the youngest Black executives at a media conglomerate ever. Sure, Bush rose to stardom on shows such as One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D. , becoming a professional multihyphenate along the way. The women are activists, entrepreneurs and advisors—and growing names in the angel-investing scene.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 9, 2022
This post, my boss gossiped about me to my mother-in-law, my team gave me bad ratings, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss gossiped about me to my mother-in-law. By a coincidental set of circumstances, my mother-in-law has become BFFs with the wife of one of my managers.
Minding the Workplace
OCTOBER 9, 2022
The social media image that most commanded my attention on Friday morning was a photo of Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank, taken in May 1960, on the day that the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam was first opened to the public. Otto Frank was the only member of his immediate family to survive the Nazi concentration camps. Daughters Anne and Margot, and wife Edith, all perished before they could be liberated.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Some perks, such as solid health insurance coverage or a corner office, make a job enticing, but don’t let them determine your loyalty to a company. In the wake of the quiet quitting trend , Julien and Kiersten Saunders (@richandregular) discuss why we romanticize our jobs and, conversely, why we should be willing to view them through an honest lens.
Success
OCTOBER 10, 2022
1. Learn to love mistakes. Always remember to learn from your mistakes and keep growing. Don’t doubt yourself so much. One day you’ll be able to look back on your inevitable “oops” moments and laugh at them. 2. Say yes often. True, sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new can be terrifying. But learning to say yes more can help you to open up, try new things and bring you new opportunities. 3.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2022
It seems like some people just have a hard time playing nice. We see it every day on social media! So how can we get along better with others? This week, social scientist David Livermore joins Brilliant Thoughts host Tristan Ahumada to explain how cultural intelligence can help us respectfully engage with others and navigate polarizing conversations—without necessarily having to change our own beliefs.
Success
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Sometimes, we need something more than a friend to talk to. We need trained, accredited and experienced mental health care. Virtual therapy provides you with the opportunity to receive expert counseling without the inconvenience of an office visit. Talkspace and BetterHelp each provide convenient, affordable remote access to top therapists who will assist you with family and marital counseling, grief and depression, addiction issues, stress and anxiety , overall well-being and much more.
Success
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Money is a complicated topic, and figuring out how to manage it requires time and effort. But you’re not alone. Take a look at these 10 books on personal finance, and find the best fit (or fits) for you to begin cultivating beneficial financial habits today. 1. Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole. Blogger, best-selling author and financial educator Tiffany Aliche is no stranger to overcoming financial difficulties.
Success
OCTOBER 13, 2022
You’ve made your list and checked it twice—now, it’s time for the hard part: finding the perfect gift for everyone this holiday season. To help minimize the stress that sometimes comes along with gift giving, we’ve rounded up 14 of our favorite products. From personal development tools to gardening kits to the hottest self-care products on the market, there’s something for everyone.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 12, 2022
This post, how to turn down “volunteer” (but not really) projects at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Recently there was an email sent out in my office that said “Volunteers Needed.” It was to work shifts at an event with an organization that my company partners with. Nothing in the email made it sound like it was mandatory, so I just chose not to sign up.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 10, 2022
This post, how many interviews are too many? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve seen a lot of questions on your site about interviewees who feel that the interview process is too lengthy or burdensome , which got me thinking about my practices as a hiring manager and how many interviews will scare off strong candidates.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 11, 2022
This post, our new admin crashed the company car and lied about it , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m sending this question on behalf of my husband, who owns a small business. He had a new admin manager/personal assistant, Pam, start about a month ago. So far she has been excellent — on the ball, great communicator, well organized, and liked by everyone in the company.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 13, 2022
This post, how can we make our benefits more inclusive? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: Would you please consider throwing this out to the readers? Our U.S.-based organization wants to make our benefits offering more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 13, 2022
This post, employee came to work with a hair salon cape and dye cap on, recruiter wants me to pay if they find me a job, 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 came back to work with a hair salon cape and dye cap on. I work for a small organization. Most of our work takes place virtually, and the majority of the staff chooses to do hybrid work.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 11, 2022
This post, spooky spider dilemma, coworker texts while driving, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. A spooky spider dilemma. I work at an after-school club, and I am in charge of organizing the Halloween party this year. One of my assistants, Hanna, has a fear of spiders.
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