Wellable
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The devastating effects of COVID-19 have led many workers to reconsider the role that their place of work should play in their wellness journeys. After months of pandemic-induced stress, many workers are realizing that one of the lynchpins to a happier life is a more wellness-centric job. As a result, they are looking for greener pastures.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
We’ve always known that when it comes to hiring, a candidate’s soft skills can be just as important as their technical skills and professional experience. But in our increasingly distributed work environments, where many new employees are remote or hybrid from day one, what used to be nice-to-haves are becoming must-haves. And certain remote worker skills are proving more critical than others.
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The Receptionist
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Respect plays a fundamental role in your workplace. It’s the basic building block to your success. Without respect, you’re left with a toxic environment where no one trusts each other and few are motivated to go above and beyond their basic job responsibilities. However, if you want to increase productivity, reach shared goals, and ensure that every team member feels valued, you must cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation.
Tanveer Naseer
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Even before the global pandemic struck, many organizations and their leaders were limiting themselves to a short-term view at the expense of achieving any of their long-term goals. So how do leaders move past the current and persistent short-termism that’s often driven by a fear-based mindset, and instead embrace a. Click to continue reading.
Wellable
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
According to McAfee , an industry-leading computer security company, ransomware is a type of “malware that employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom. A user or organization’s critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases, or applications. A ransom is then demanded to provide access.”.
Success
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Nobody has trouble filling their time with things to do. We’re all busy and, frankly, a little overwhelmed. Roughly 38 percent of Americans said they felt too busy to enjoy their lives most of the time, according to a 2018 survey from Pew Research Center. . The pandemic might have provided a brief respite from the workplace whirlwind many of us face, but as the world begins to return to work, we’re likely to face that old familiar problem: too many things to do, too little time to do them and no
TinyPulse
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
2021 was marked with quite a lot of problems. From the ongoing pandemic to the Great Resignation, there seem to be endless challenges for companies to keep their workforce. The war for talent started more than 20 years ago and ever since, companies had problems finding the best candidates in their talent pools.
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All Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The Workspace Design Show in London is the UK’s only exhibition to focus solely on workspace design. Allwork.Space attended a discussion on how to design better coworking spaces featuring design experts from The Office Group, Oktra, and Co-Space. Here are the highlights of the discussion, including why emulation is better than reinventing the wheel and how amenity-rich spaces add value.
Success
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Video is central to how we connect and learn in the world of virtual work. It can also be a powerful way to promote yourself and your business to attract a consistent stream of ideal clients. Videos provide us with a more personal peek into the qualities of those on the other side of the screen, even when we’ve never met them irl. For these reasons and more, service-based business owners have begun to increasingly utilize digital tools such as video marketing to engage potential clients and brin
Go Burrows
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Michelle Bowditch has several years of experience as an executive assistant, and also many years of experience managing events. She currently runs Door20a, a tech consulting agency, and recently founded the Australian Admin Awards. In this episode, Michelle shares her executive assistant career story, and talks about how to anticipate your executive’s needs, the importance of elevating respect and recognition for the assistant profession, and much more.
Quantum Workplace
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Few aspects of a manager’s job are more uncomfortable than creating a performance improvement plan with an employee. The employee might feel embarrassed or hurt, while the manager has to deliver hard truths. Uncomfortable as these conversations are, they’re unavoidable when performance is lacking. If an employee is failing to meet expectations, misrepresenting core values, or displaying inconsistent performance over time, steps must be taken to correct the situation.
TinyPulse
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
You've probably heard about employee engagement software in HR circles. The good news is it's true. This kind of software can help you become a better leader and address blindspots in your company. But take a step back. Before you start searching for the best software. If you're considering investing in an employee engagement platform, there are five questions you need to ask yourself first.
Success
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Successful entrepreneurs have five things in common that ensure their growth. How do you measure up? Barbara Corcoran has met hundreds of entrepreneurs in her lifetime, and the best ones are always the same: They have a firm conviction about what they want to do in life. They don’t crumble when things get complicated. If a decision is impossibly tough, they force themselves to choose instead of staying stuck.
Ruby
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
If you’ve stopped by our blog before, you know that we’re big believers in the importance of quick and friendly phone answering for today’s businesses (and if this is your first time here, welcome!) However, knowing that something is important—and actually following through on it—don’t always go hand in hand. If they did, we wouldn’t receive a lecture on “flossing more” every time we visited the dentist.
Quantum Workplace
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Banking industry leaders are facing significant challenges to manage their talent. According to Quantum Workplace research, only 50 percent of employees in the banking sector are highly engaged and 35 percent are a retention risk. Attracting, retaining, and engaging skilled employees has proved difficult amidst the low unemployment rates currently experienced in the job market.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
You've probably heard of vacations or even sabbaticals. But have you ever heard of a workation? A workation is when you take your career on the road and live out of a hotel room for a while, all the while working remotely enjoying the luxury you had desired. Workationing was a growing trend in the digital nomad community. But since 2020, it is definitely on the rise all over the world.
Success
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Whether you’re in debt or trying to climb your way out of debt, shame can be a paralyzing influence that keeps you from making progress toward your goals and creating a better life. Knowing the difference between shame and guilt can be confusing because so many of us hold both of them when it comes to money. While noticing when these emotions come up can be helpful, letting shame rule your life can keep you from adequately dealing with past trauma and moving forward with your life.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Grateful for our COVID protocol at BTUA Colorado Springs. Bonnie Low-Kramen invites you to put our Heads Together every Wed at 3PM! Are you interested in tackling the burning issues facing all of us in the workplace today? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Streaming live on LinkedIn, Facebook, & YouTube. Join the conversation. Your voice matters!
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Discover how to master your finances and live more freely with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget, aka YNAB. Personal finance expert, speaker, and business leader, Jesse Mecham is the Founder of You Need A Budget (or YNAB if you are very busy and important). He is also a podcast host and best-selling author of ‘ You Need A Budget ’. He is deeply passionate about teaching individuals, families, and business owners to help them gain total control of their money.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The standard 8-hours day, 5 days per week periods, 40-hour workweek are familiar to most working people. However, the recent pandemic has changed the way we work. It has made us understand that there are diverse work arrangements that can amp up employees' productivity. The 9-80 work schedule is one of them. Although the 9-80 workweek may appear new, it could very well be the next big thing in the world of flexible work trends.
Success
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
W??hen Donald Kelly was 6 years old, he wanted to make a little pocket cash. His family’s yard in Jamaica had a large mango tree, so one day, he picked a few sweet, juicy mangoes, set up a table in the front yard, and tried to sell them to neighbors. “It wasn’t fruitful—no pun intended—but it was an interesting experience,” Kelly says. “It catapulted me.
Ruby
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Changing phone numbers can be a drag. First, you’re forced to update countless online accounts with your new digits. Then comes an obligatory post on social media informing others of this tragedy. And finally, you have the near-impossible task of memorizing your new and unfamiliar number. To put it plainly, it stinks. Swapping your business number can also be a hassle.
Maptician
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The past year has been interesting, to say the least. Offices closing, working from home - all with an uncertain end…but now that our world is opening again, it’s time to think about how we return to work. Companies understand employees want to maintain the flexibility they’ve come to enjoy, and many are implementing a hybrid work environment, with some days in the office, and some working remotely.
All Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The Workspace Design Show in London is the UK’s only exhibition to focus solely on workspace design. Allwork.Space attended a discussion on how to design better coworking spaces featuring design experts from The Office Group, Oktra, and Co-Space. Here are the highlights of the discussion, including why emulation is better than reinventing the wheel and how amenity-rich spaces add value.
Success
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
On this week’s episode of SUCCESS Line , I talk to an alumni of our very own SUCCESS Coaching who is now growing a coaching business himself. He recently gained three new clients in three days, and while he is excited, he is also feeling overwhelmed by his now jam-packed calendar. We’ve all been there: Our calendar is a mess and Post-it notes filled with to-do lists cover our desk.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
An effective way to motivate employees is recognizing them socially for their efforts through a wall of fame. In Dale Carnegie’s words, "People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards." It's no secret that people like people like getting appreciated for their work. It reinforces that someone sees and recognizes their efforts.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
This post, my team is requiring us to do a diet/exercise/”mental toughness” program , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We’re back in the office responsibly and safely, and different departments have started team rebuilding exercises to “make up for lost bonding time.” Le barffe. My division lead decided on 75 Hard as our team-building exercise. 75 Hard is a program that includes a diet and exercise regimen and some lifestyle changes and phil
Minding the Workplace
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The historic Old South Meeting House, Boston, Dec. 2013 (photo: DY). As we approach the holiday season in a world of social, political, and pandemic tumult, it’s understandable and even sensible that many folks may feel more reflective than celebratory. Among the worthy topics of contemplation is how to find meaning in our lives. Dr. Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning (1956) is one of the most personally influential books that I’ve ever read.
Success
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The cost of building a life isn’t. We all know expenses exist, but the numbers keep adding up—rent, water, trash, electricity, cable, Internet, car insurance, renter’s insurance, gas, cell phone. It all feels a bit much. Managing money is intimidating, but it’s 100 percent doable—and it’s pretty darn necessary if you want to be in control of your dollars.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Appreciation is one of the most important factors that drive employee engagement in any organisation. However, if there was ever a job that was vastly underappreciated and undervalued, it would have to be that of an administrative professional. Starting from paperwork, accounts, reception duties, handling appoints and assisting customers, they do everything that ensures the smooth running of an organisation.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
This post, my VP of HR says my service dog is too small , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for a small-ish company (80) people. I have epilepsy and I have a seizure alert dog. She can detect when I am about to have a seizure, which helps me get somewhere safe (she’s alerted when I’m on the stairs so I know to sit down immediately, or if I’m walking along a busy road I can move off to the side).
Success
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Making people feel beautiful for a living isn’t just about fixing their skin. It’s about helping them find out what they want to look like, but also who they want to be. Nurse practitioner Maegan Griffin founded cosmetic dermatology practice Skin Pharm in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2017. Her blend of empathetic customer service and social media marketing saw it grow faster than she could have imagined, and she added a skin care line and two more clinics in Atlanta and Dallas.
Success
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
If you are looking for the best meditation app , you’ve likely encountered Calm and Headspace. Calm is currently the most popular meditation and sleep app in the world. With millions of downloads, it often ranks in the top 10 most popular health and fitness apps overall. Headspace, on the other hand, now vies to become the most downloaded meditation app.
Success
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It’s easy to look at high-tech equipment and appreciate the functionality without thinking about the design process, but every little part of manufacturing and design helps ensure these important products look and perform as expected. Our success spotlight today features Expert Coatings & Graphics CEO Sandy Ceron and Quality Assurance and Regulatory Manager Jasmeet Bhullar to discuss how their company’s custom decorative and functional finishing solutions help clients achieve the
Success
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Shante Saulsberry was born into a world of abuse, drug addiction and poverty. She wants to help others break these cycles. But she doesn’t have millions of dollars or tons of experience working in the nonprofit sector. So how in the world is she starting a women’s shelter? She’s got two things that money can’t buy: her inspiring story, which helps her connect to people, and unrelenting persistence that drives her to see everything through to the end.
Success
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
If you’re familiar with the terms lateral and linear thinking, then you know lateral is thought of as the source of creative insight and opportunity. Or, if you’re like us and had to Google the terms, here is something to consider: Experts say there is more than one style of creativity. Behavioral strategists Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan, authors of the book Selfish, Scared & Stupid , explore the concept: Although the “lateral” style of thinking is creative indeed, a particular bias
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
This post, my boss was furious that I went to a work party after calling out sick , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This situation happened several years ago at a company that I’ve already left, but I still find myself thinking about it from time to time and wondering if what I did was really so egregious.
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