Wellable
APRIL 13, 2022
Aside from the obvious social and moral reasons for increasing diversity in the workplace, companies attempting to diversify their teams are doing so in the hopes that it will increase efficiency and profitability. These efforts receive support from several studies showing that diversity is correlated with improvements in problem solving and innovation.
All Work
APRIL 15, 2022
How will employees experience the renewed offices of the future of work? Hybrid work will require a deep understanding of employee preferences. Why community-driven office design creates a culture of support. This article was written by Meg Campbell and Alex Palmisano and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. All signs point to “when, not if” employees will return to the office—but a better question is, what will they experience and expect once they do?
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Insperity
APRIL 14, 2022
If you’re managing a company during the Great Resignation and beyond, then you’re undoubtedly feeling the pressure to come up with ways of attracting top talent to your company. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLT) report from March 2022 , there are more than 11 million job openings in the U.S., but only just over 6 million candidates looking for work.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 13, 2022
If you are leading at any level in an organization, you can expand your influence and scale your impact by creating an online presence to share your ideas and perspective. If you’re a leader, but want to become a thought leader, you’ll need to have a strong point of view. Click to continue reading.
Wellable
APRIL 11, 2022
As employees return to the office, they are re-thinking how they work and what they want their workweek to look like. Often, they are looking to maintain their remote-work setups or shift to a hybrid arrangement.
Success
APRIL 12, 2022
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” Those are the words of Halford E. Luccock, a prominent professor at Yale Divinity School. It’s nice, but it boils down to another, prettier way of saying collaboration is key. And it is. Anyone can appreciate the work of a solo violinist, but no one can compete with the overwhelming, moving power of a full orchestra.
The Receptionist
APRIL 11, 2022
As we gain a line of sight into a post-COVID world, many business leaders are asking if a visitor management system is still necessary. After all, many of the screening processes and procedures and the contract tracing protocols that we relied on to stay safe during the height of the pandemic appear to be less and less needed. Many practices that became the norm, such as temperature checks and answering screening questionnaires, have now been relaxed.
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Vantage Circle
APRIL 13, 2022
Do you frequently see employees huddled together and speaking in hushed tones? If this is the case, your company most likely has a bad workplace gossip problem. While gossiping may appear to be annoying but trivial on the surface, the long-term damage it causes can be toxic to your culture. Getting to the bottom of the problem can be difficult. However, it can be dealt with rationally with the right set of leadership skills.
Success
APRIL 14, 2022
How do you inspire an unmotivated son? You send him on a treasure hunt, of course! In a special solo episode, Brilliant Thoughts ’ host Tristan Ahumada recounts a parable that forever changed his perspective on life, teaching him seven powerful lessons in the process. The story centers around a very wise man who, despite his efforts, can’t seem to motivate his son to take charge of his life.
Productivityist
APRIL 13, 2022
Things that matter just hits different. And not just those things, but the book by Joshua Becker of the same name. Joshua isn’t just one of my favourite people to have a conversation with, he’s one of my favourite writers. And his book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life , is a book that I needed to read.
Go Burrows
APRIL 10, 2022
Lauren Rauen, better known as “Lo,” hangs with the three co-founders of SUPER73 and the entire C-Suite to make sure they’ve got the low-down on all projects, processes, and people. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Lo talks about what it truly means to be an executive assistant, changing the perception of the role, shifting from one industry or position to an EA position (and the pros and cons to such a move), and more!
Eat Your Career
APRIL 13, 2022
We can probably all agree: Business abbreviations are the worst! When you don’t know what they mean, they sound like random letters thrown together to make some people feel superior and leave the rest of us feeling totally confused and ignorant. The professional development world is full of abbreviations too, and they can be just as confusing. PIP and PDP are two common abbreviations that cause a lot of confusion.
Success
APRIL 12, 2022
For the past 12 years, a dear friend and I have made a pact to spend a week or two during the summer taking classes or participating in something that has impact and can help us better understand the world we live in with an eye toward making it a better place. One of the most profound summer experiences we had was at the design school at Stanford, commonly referred to as the “d.school,” where we learned to identify problems and work on ways to solve them through design thinking, which gives a s
Bonnie Low-Kramen
APRIL 15, 2022
Recorded April, 2022. Claire Wasserman, author of Ladies Get Paid interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen in a lively conversation about the real reasons people quit their jobs. This was the topic of Bonnie’s TEDx talk in February. The post The Real Reasons People Quit: Bonnie Low-Kramen Interviewed by Claire Wasserman appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.
Ruby
APRIL 14, 2022
It’s no secret that lawyers are busy people. Writing briefs, communicating with clients, generating leads, conducting research, preparing for deposition, marketing services—an attorney’s list of tasks goes on and on. It’s no wonder 74% of US law firms feel as though they’re spending too much time on administrative tasks, as opposed to practicing law.
Backbone Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
If there’s one thing Administrative Professionals must master it’s resiliency. And as Clint Bruce sees it, that’s a skill, not a personality trait. And one that anyone can attain. As the world fluctuates between back to normal and anything but, you might find yourself in a frustrating state of limbo that might be even more challenging to you than the early days of the Pandemic.
Success
APRIL 10, 2022
Starting your own business can be an exciting adventure full of possibilities. Although some of the things you do to keep your business running are interesting, the day-to-day tasks like bookkeeping and business strategy are often not very exciting. However, the realization that you have to figure out all of the financial details for yourself can be overwhelming, and you might start looking around for help.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 10, 2022
Embracing a workplace filled with natural light. Paperless meetings. Using sustainable materials. These are a few ways to turn your organization into a green office, but such small changes can greatly impact the environment. This blog will look at eight simple yet logical office ideas that will make a big difference over time. What Is The Green Office Concept?
Ruby
APRIL 12, 2022
Photo by SHVETS production I recently visited my favorite local bookstore. As we approached the building, I realized there were two steps leading up to the front door, and no ramp. Any other day, I probably wouldn’t have had a second thought about taking two steps up for my favorite latte and splurging on some books. But I’ve been researching the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for this blog post.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 10, 2022
This post, my company has a “Men’s Forum,” employee responds to feedback by saying her former boss loved her, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My organization has a “Men’s Forum” My organization recently sent out an email announcing its annual “Men’s Forum” and I immediately felt icky about it.
Success
APRIL 13, 2022
I’m feeling a little blue this week. Not so much in the emotional sense, though—I’m just really happy to be talking about Avatar with you all. We’re going to have a great time discussing this film, and I’ll get this out of the way now: If you’re breathing, you’ve probably already seen Avatar. But if you haven’t, you should know we’re not worrying too much about spoilers for this episode.
Minding the Workplace
APRIL 14, 2022
The term “global leadership” is strongly associated with economic, political, and social dominance in a neoliberal context. Degree programs using global leadership or similar monikers tend to be offered through graduate schools of business, and they usually emphasize market command in terms of ideas, information, and products. The latter point also applies to business conferences and workshops invoking the term.
Success
APRIL 12, 2022
One of my favorite peers is a woman who has, for the life of her career, been on the CEO trajectory. She is confident, smart, caring and amazingly driven. No matter the setbacks life has thrown her way, she has achieved incredible success and earned respect and admiration from everyone she’s worked with. She called me one afternoon to share good news: the path to becoming CEO was opening up in front of her.
Success
APRIL 9, 2022
Bob Moore was supposed to be retired when he launched the biggest entrepreneurial achievement of his life. A serial entrepreneur, Moore built a string of business ventures, including owning gas stations in the 1950s, but a new path was born in 1961 when Bob and wife, Charlee, became captivated by a way of eating that was based on whole foods. Sourcing these healthier ingredients meant traveling to specialty food stores back then, but the two were dedicated to finding and developing whole grain r
Ask a Manager
APRIL 11, 2022
This post, embarrassing bathroom incident, coworker won’t go to trainings, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My husband had an embarrassing bathroom incident at work. My husband has a digestive disorder where he sometimes has to urgently — like urgently — poop.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 13, 2022
This post, my company called my coworker’s resignation “a horrific decision” , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: A close friend and coworker recently handed in her resignation. My work has a habit of letting that person leave for the day/sending them home on garden leave and then announcing it to the team.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 11, 2022
This post, are personal calls OK at work? what if it’s an argument? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have an office with a door that closes, but fairly thin walls. What are the rules on personal calls? Obviously not overly numerous, but the occasional one? I ask because: I made a personal call today that (very unexpectedly) turned into an argument.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 14, 2022
This post, how to ask my company to pay me more if they want me to stay , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a 27-year-old woman, working for my first company. I got a job here almost five years ago, fresh out of college, and have moved up the ladder fairly quickly. I’m highly regarded, very involved in the organization, have great relationships with my coworkers, leadership, and clients, and earned a spot in our president’s club this year.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 11, 2022
This post, employee doesn’t want to use a name for themselves , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a team of twelve people within an exponentially larger organization. One of my employees has chosen to longer use a name. Due to past family trauma, they find their old (dead) name painful but have yet to settle on a replacement, preferring to be called nothing at all.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 12, 2022
This post, company singled out a wheelchair user to get us back to the office, work friend shared a private conversation with our boss, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Our company singled out our coworker in a wheelchair to argue we should return to the office.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 15, 2022
This post, weekend open thread – April 16-17, 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: The Lifeguards , by Amanda Eyre Ward.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 13, 2022
This post, did I spread gossip about my boss, company-branded clothing doesn’t fit me, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Should I have stayed quiet about the reason our chair was demoted? I am a high school Social Studies teacher and have been at the same school for the past nine years.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 15, 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. “I’ve been in the federal government for over 17 years and a recent internal restructure put me in a bad position with a new boss. She was very clear that if I wasn’t ok with coming into the office almost every day and doing the jobs of three people (one of whom was at a higher grade), I could leave.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 14, 2022
This post, updates: pumping during a training, boss annoyed by flexible schedule, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Pumping breast milk during a virtual training (#4 at the link). Thanks so much for publishing my question! There were many helpful (and funny) suggestions and I thought I would provide an update.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 11, 2022
This post, my employee’s work is bad … but he gets a ton of public praise , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have an employee who is not performing as well as expected after a year in his role. He is on a development plan and has clear objectives to work towards. He receives monthly feedback (positive and developmental) and we discuss ways I can help him to achieve his objectives.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 13, 2022
This post, how long will it take to change the culture at my new job? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve just started a new job which is much more in line with my interests. It was a step down pay-wise but I believed it would be better for my mental health because it is something I actually enjoy doing.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 14, 2022
This post, should I have to hire my replacement, I don’t want my boss to represent me at a meeting, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. Should I have to hire my replacement? At work today, my boss started a meeting about our summer scope of work by asking me if I plan on staying with my job in the fall (I work at a college program).
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