Insperity
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Have you found yourself in a new scenario, whether it be from your childhood or time in school, where you learned something you didn’t expect? Maybe you had stretches of free time over the summer where you explored and discovered something new. Or, early in your career, a tenured co-worker went out of their way to help you, mentor you or even coach you without formally being asked.
The Assistant Room
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
So, it’s the work Christmas party: the one day a year you can let your hair down and wear flashing bauble earrings in the presence of your boss. Play it right and you’ll have a ton of gossip and new pals…play it wrong and you’ll be riddled with embarrassment until someone takes the baton of Most Inappropriate Person next year. The post How To Survive The Work Christmas Party first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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The Receptionist
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an angry customer. Have you been hit with one of these awkward prompts during a job interview before? Coming up with an appropriate response at the moment that’s both honest and impressive is actually pretty tough. Why? If we’re being completely honest, most of us don’t handle difficult, negatively-charged situations with grace.
Tanveer Naseer
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
There are many challenges that a new business will face, and how these are managed will determine its success. One of the key challenges that every startup faces is attracting talent, which can make it hard to hit the ground running. To succeed with any business, you need to have. Click to continue reading.
Insperity
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Whether it’s a busy season or an unexpected event, life can be busy and stressful. It’s easy to say leave your problems at the door, but sometimes common life stressors can affect employees’ personal lives so much that it creeps into their professional life. This is especially true in a post-pandemic landscape where there’s even more of a grey area between the separation of life and work.
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 2, 2022
It is heard when tackling career development, interpersonal challenges, even personal growth in an existing role – “I need to work on my confidence” or, in the worst cases, “I have no confidence”. So how do people remedy this? The post How To Save Yourself From Self-Sabotage first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Success
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans jobless, and Business Insider’s list of major companies that have announced job cuts suggests another round of layoffs is underway. If you’re feeling stressed about your own job security or unmotivated as you search for a job during the holidays in today’s highly competitive job market, this probably isn’t what you want to hear.
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Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 1, 2022
A new poll claims that ‘hybrid employees’ in the UK are worried about how healthy their work environments are as we approach the winter season, with 53 percent saying they’re concerned poor air quality and ventilation will impact their general health, rising to 70 percent amongst London-based hybrid workers. The survey of 2,000 UK people by OnePoll, on behalf of Infogrid , claims that hybrid workers are facing a Catch-22 moment as we enter the colder months; balancing worries over th
Tanveer Naseer
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
I’m delighted and excited to welcome Tom Peters back to my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe” for a third time, which means Tom now has made the most appearances on my podcast (we had a good laugh over it during our conversation). Tom wanted to come back on my show so. Click to continue reading. I’m delighted and excited to welcome Tom Peters back to my podcast “ Leadership Biz Cafe ” for a third time, which means Tom now has made the most appearances on my podcast (we had a good laugh over it during
Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
“Racial pay gaps are an issue in every industry,” NBC News reported last year. “Nowhere is it worse than in influencer marketing.”. That NBC story cited a study from the public relations firm MSL U.S. and The Influencer League, which found a 29% pay gap between white influencers and influencers of color. The gap between white and Black influencers, specifically?
C-Suite Assistants
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
As the founder of a Startup, you and your management team are covering all the bases, and are stretched to their limits. When your everyday to-do list is endless and your attention is frequently diverted from key projects and higher-level decisions to tend to administrative tasks, you know it’s time to hire an Executive Assistant. To support your startup business’s day-to-day operations, you need to find the right Executive Assistant.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 1, 2022
A new report, Delivering Net Zero Carbon in the Workplace [BCO members only] produced by University College London Consultants (UCLC) for the British Council for Offices (BCO), claims to identify the barriers that businesses are facing as they strive to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of their offices. The report, informed by over 100 office occupiers and building professionals, outlines the measures that those working in the office sector can take to overcome these barriers at what the
The Assistant Room
DECEMBER 1, 2022
From baubles floor to ceiling to outside terraces transformed into winter wonderlands, London has truly pulled out all the stops to make the 2022 festive period one to remember. If you're looking for a place to book a last minute festive celebration or just somewhere to perch for the day surrounded by music, tinsel and glitter, then check out our favourite festive venues below.
Success
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The holidays will seem cozy and magical for some, while smothering and excessive to others. And odds are, both perspectives will be staying under the same roof. A little stress is inevitable in a season that creates lots of together time. Luckily, an ancient personality tool called the Enneagram can serve as a guide to alleviate tension at Christmas and year-end holidays.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Imagine. What would happen if your employees knew that behind every great job they do, there is a tangible reward waiting for them at the end of it? Deadlines would be met sooner, people would be more motivated, and productivity would skyrocket. And that precisely explains the power that extrinsic rewards hold. Definition Of Extrinsic Rewards. Extrinsic rewards are a type of incentive that motivates people by rewarding them with something tangible — such as praise, fame, or money —
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Positive interventions that distract us from difficult tasks actually help to reduce our stress levels, according to new research published in the Journal Work & Stress. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Trinity Business School suggests that short positive work distractions can help people to overcome daily demands like dealing with annoying emails or the tasks they dread.
Go Burrows
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Dawnee Frey is a Senior Executive Assistant with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Having held positions in construction, legal, healthcare, tech, and biopharma, she is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients. In this episode, Dawnee and I talk about navigating goal setting when it can sometimes be tough to see the assistant role as directly impacting the bottom line.
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
It was my first performance review in my first professional job, and I was nervous. My manager sat down with me in a tiny conference room to review the 360-degree feedback I had received from my co-workers. Most of the feedback—in fact, almost all of it—was positive, even the so-called “opportunity areas.”. But there was one review that was not positive.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The countdown to the New Year has finally begun, and you would agree that there’s one thing that is more important than everything else. And that one thing is partying your way into the New Year. In this blog, we have curated a must-have checklist for your new year’s corporate party. Let’s dive in! Read our blog on: 16 Best Office Party Ideas That are(actually) Out of the Box.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In the face of hiring and skills issues, 77 percent of UK organisations say they are finding ways for technology to do jobs formerly performed by people, according to a new poll from Rackspace Technology. According to the survey, two thirds (64 percent) of UK companies are downsizing their staff, facilitated by technology, out of a necessity, with roles in customer service the most likely to be automated, as identified by 70 percent of business decision makers – followed by IT operations (62 pe
All Work
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Leaders play a critical role in the adoption of hybrid work – they need to be accessible in ways they may not have considered in the past and to set the tone for what work looks like in the future. . Steelcase conducted research with employees in 11 countries and one of the things that research showed is that people want their leaders to be visible, accessible and transparent in how they run the business. .
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
I’ve got some bad news: All of your New Year’s resolutions are going to fail and there’s no one to blame but you. Here’s the hard truth about life that people don’t want to embrace: Values and identity drive behavior. There it is. I said it. the economy, your family or who’s elected president doesn’t control you. Your own mind and your belief about who you are controls you.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
He’s been a frequent guest not only on this podcast, but every podcast I’ve done in the past. This one is extra special because it’s the 10th anniversary of the Sketchnote Handbook! Mike Rohde is a designer, teacher, and author of The Sketchnote Handbook and The Sketchnote Workbook , co-creator of The Sketchnote Ideabook , founder of Sketchnote Army , and Illustrator of REWORK, REMOTE, and The $100 Startup.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A poll from Perkbox claims that almost half of businesses moving towards more borderless working (47 percent) are concerned how the shift will impact their company culture. These concerns stem from perceptions around managing a globally distributed workforce and the challenges this can bring. For example, a third of business leaders (33 percent) say different time zones make collaboration less effective.
Ruby
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Every customer is different. But their expectations around customer service remain remarkably similar. No matter where they are in their sales journey, they want an exceptional experience… … before … during … and after they make a purchase. Adding live chat to your small business website is one way to ensure your online visitors receive the same level of service, no matter where they are in their customer journey.
Success
NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Once you’ve set a goal for yourself as a leader—whether it’s to create your own enterprise, energize your organization or lead your small team—the challenge is finding good people to help you accomplish that goal. Gathering a successful team of people is not only helpful, it’s necessary. To guide you in this daunting task of picking the right people , here’s a four-part checklist: 1.
Robertson Cooper
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Professor Ivan Robertson explores the workplace wellbeing trends of 2022 and what we can expect to see going into 2023.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Two in five (43 percent) employees with a less visible disability haven’t disclosed it to their employer, according to a new poll. The research from healthcare provider Bupa claims that not wanting to ‘cause a fuss’ (30 percent) or be treated differently (25 percent) were the key reasons for keeping their condition to themselves. Nearly a quarter of those affected (23 percent) haven’t told their employer about their condition due to worries that they wouldn’t be believed, while one in five (20
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
This post, I’m starting to hate my customers, employee wants a month off in our busy period, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I’m starting to hate my customers. I work in telephone based collections for a credit card and loan provider, but increasingly I’m getting frustrated by the attitude of the customers we deal with.
Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Andy Rudnick sat bored out of his mind at a Jewish singles party on Christmas Eve in 1986. It was his senior year of college at Boston University, but the event felt like an awkward middle school dance. He thought to himself, Why isn’t this being hosted at the hottest nightclub in Boston? Life went on. He dismissed the idea, graduated from college and took a job in real estate.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A new poll from employment law and HR consultancy firm, WorkNest , claims that 70 percent of HR professionals believe that the cost of living will be their most significant challenge for 2023. This was closely followed by retention (69 percent) and recruitment (55 percent). A third of those questioned also see skills shortages (34 percent) as a significant HR challenge next year, and employee engagement (24 percent). .
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Without wishing to sound overly dramatic, welcome to the greatest workplace battle of the decade. (And one we’ll continue to cover on Insight, IN Magazine and Works, issue three of which you can find here – and very nice it is too.) When Elon Musk recently called on all Twitter employees to ready themselves for ‘long hours at high intensity’ or to leave, he basically – in his own inimitable style – dispensed with the niceties but said what some others really would like to say to thei
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
More than 50 million people across the world consider themselves content creators. Kiersten and Julien (@richandregular) themselves left the real estate industry to invest more in being creators through podcasting, blogging, making videos and more. This week, they share what the creator economy is and how people are monetizing their online content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Corporate gifting should be fun! It also serves a valuable purpose to your business—from contributing to your client retention strategy to augmenting your employee awareness program. During holidays, anniversaries and major events, company gifts have become an essential feature of business. At the same time, corporate gifting can be complex. For instance, giving wine or spirits were once the norm.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
“My engineering students had come to class with technology on their minds.” So says artist and design researcher Sara Hendren, author of What a Body Can Do: How we Meet the Built World. It’s a fascinating book in which she consciously pushes back against the prevailing narrative that so-called smart technology has a fix for every problem. As a professor teaching design for disability at Olin College of Engineering, Massachusetts, Hendren draws attention to the assumptions that drive normative be
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
KI has confirmed that Postura+ will begin its transition to a product for the circular economy, with all one-piece chairs manufactured from December 2022 set to contain at least 30 percent recycled polypropylene. Following over 3 years of trials and testing, this achievement sets an important milestone on KI’s journey towards taking a leading position in the circular economy.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Office furniture giant Herman Miller has launched its iconic Aeron Chair in Europe with ocean-bound plastic (OBP) in all available colours. This change builds upon the momentum created by the successful introduction of ocean-bound plastic in Aeron exclusively for Onyx, the ultra-black shade, in September 2021. the Herman Miller Aeron with ocean-bound plastic is now available in a harmonious colour palette which centres on elements pulled from the earth.
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