Wellable
JUNE 29, 2022
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), which allow individuals to store and withdraw funds for certain qualified medical expenses, are frequently offered as part of an employer’s benefits package. According to one report , nearly 40% of companies offered an HSA-qualified health option in 2021.
Insperity
JUNE 30, 2022
Great leaders aren’t always found with the title of CEO or manager on their business card. Anyone can demonstrate leadership qualities. It’s not about winning a popularity contest. You don’t have to be liked to be respected. It’s about serving and influencing others regardless of their job title in the effort to achieve a certain goal.
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Jen Lawrence
JUNE 30, 2022
When we sign on clients, we want to do everything in our power to lead them to success. We wrack our brains to thoughtfully design programs and packages that tackle their pain points and guide them to sustainable results. Despite how everything comes together, you may have a moment where you desire to do more. This could be driven by pure ambition or may come up because you see an opportunity or a need.
The Receptionist
JUNE 27, 2022
The concept of hot desking has gained popularity as a flexible and cost-effective office arrangement. Hot desking involves the shared use of office workstations, allowing employees to choose different desks each day based on their specific needs. In order to keep your employees from playing ring-around-the-desk, you need to add other components to make your program successful.
Wellable
JUNE 27, 2022
While there has been much talk regarding the rise of virtual reality (VR) in the workplace, how to utilize it in corporate wellness programs has remained elusive.
The Assistant Room
JUNE 28, 2022
The value of teamwork, is it really understood by Executives within the EA/PA - Exec relationship? Do they really see the role as a key partnership or will administrative professionals around the world always be fighting to be seen and heard for the impact they can make only IF they are given the opportunity to do so? The post Does Teamwork Truly Exist Between Boss & PA?
Jen Lawrence
JUNE 27, 2022
When starting a consulting or coaching business, there is a hoard of things to consider – service offerings, pricing, brand design, prospecting opportunities, etc. Layer in legal concerns and things start to get really overwhelming. Whether it’s the cost or not knowing where to start, the temptation to skip the legal setup is huge – but it’s also the biggest mistake you could make in your business.
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Success
JUNE 26, 2022
Although I am known for my books on leadership, I have studied the subject of success for 30-plus years. I have asked many questions of successful people trying to discover, first, what made them successful, and second, what they think success is. My hope is that in sharing my findings with you, they will help you along your journey toward reaching your full potential.
All Work
JULY 1, 2022
This year’s NeoCon explores many themes within the office setting, namely biophilia. . Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase human connection to the natural environment . Our offices are healthier, calmer and more productive when we invite living things into our workspaces. . With floor after floor of innovative furniture products, this year’s NeoCon offered a wide array of creative new office solutions.
Great Place to Work
JUNE 29, 2022
Putting people first at Camden Property Trust results in higher profits and retention—and a company employees love. Care in the workplace is not a line item buried in an initiative. It lives and breathes in behavior; the sieve through which all business decisions are made. It’s often in the things you can’t see, but feel—woven into the employee experience at every level.
Productivityist
JUNE 29, 2022
Penelope Przekop is a corporate quality management expert, entrepreneur, and author of 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 pharma companies where she has held many leadership positions and is the founder and CEO of PDC Pharma Strategy, where she also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Engrail Therapeutics.
Success
JUNE 29, 2022
Have you ever seen a bungee run? No, there’s no punch line. That’s a real question. A bungee run is one of those huge inflatable games you see at carnivals or kids’ birthday parties. It’s a game where two players run as fast and as far as they can with bungee cords strapped to their backs. The object is to get as close to the end of the inflatable track as possible before the bungee cord snaps you back to the starting point.
Go Burrows
JUNE 26, 2022
Cher Heard is the Client Infrastructure and Support Manager at an Investment Management Firm in Kansas City, MO. Her role is as diverse as the team of people she manages and supports. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , I talk with Cher about her story, the way unique way her team of administrative support professionals is structured, how they support each other, and much more!
Vantage Circle
JUNE 29, 2022
Working remotely can be a great way to have a more flexible lifestyle and spend less time commuting. However, there are some potential downsides to working remotely. For instance, employees might feel isolated from colleagues or feel like they're not contributing as much to the company. The best way to deal with this is to prevent it. Start thinking about including workers into the team on time and making them feel welcome and appreciated.
All Work
JUNE 28, 2022
A Consultation on the Safety of Women and Girls found that 71% of all women in the UK have experienced some form of sexual harassment in public spaces. . Improving the safety of women and girls is about putting positive societal values at the heart of urban planning and building design. . New approaches to planning and developing safer environments could ensure that outcomes improve for women who work and live in urban areas.
Success
JUNE 28, 2022
When I say Think and Grow Rich , what comes to your mind? Almost everyone in sales and those interested in personal development have read this classic by Napoleon Hill at least once. And almost everyone who’s read it has a positive comment. Many (like me) will say that it was a “turning point in my life.” Everyone has a turning point in their quest for lifelong learning.
Mind Matters from Menninger
JULY 1, 2022
Mental health is associated with violence for many people but it’s important to take a closer look at what research tells us about violence and mental illness.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 29, 2022
This post, my remote boss wants to know every time I go to the bathroom , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently started working under a different manager at the same job. He works remotely, so we communicate over texting/messaging for the most part. A couple weeks ago, we had a catch-up on the phone and he asked if messaging is the best system for me, since he noticed I didn’t respond right away a handful of times.
All Work
JUNE 29, 2022
NeoCon typically informs design and furnishing of workspaces for the coming years, and the emphasis this year was clearly on creating spaces that support a hybrid workplace. . Given the proliferation of easily customizable furnishings and lush materials, one trend was clear: manufacturers are betting on choice and design to draw workers back to the workplace. .
Success
JULY 1, 2022
There’s no way around it: Failure is not fun. However, it’s an important part of life as an entrepreneur—even successful entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Vera Wang have colossal failures under their belts. I’d argue that if an entrepreneur has never experienced a failure, he or she isn’t taking enough risks. Fortunately, this unpleasant experience is not futile.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 30, 2022
This post, my coworkers are asking if my pregnancy was planned , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a 23-year-old woman. I work as a teacher, but I have a second job that I work two or three nights a week. It’s a food service job, where most of the staff are 20-25-year-old women. I am 12 weeks pregnant. I told my boss at the restaurant a few weeks ago because my symptoms were really impacting the quality of my work.
All Work
JUNE 30, 2022
If you’re familiar with the term ‘work-life balance’, it won’t surprise you to know that workspace design frequently borrows ideas from the multifamily world. Innovative companies recognize that enhancing the appeal of the office will attract employees back to the physical workplace, and help attract new talent, too. From outdoor work areas to indoor ‘sanctuary’ spaces, there is much that office designers can learn from multifamily buildings, which ultimately improves workers’ comfort and well-b
Success
JUNE 30, 2022
Can people really make money doing what they love? It depends on whom you ask. Some people say, “Absolutely!” Others say, “It’s unrealistic.” And some say the better question is, “What’s the best way to make a profit by meeting a specific need in the marketplace?”. Except why do you have to settle for either/or—passion or profit—when you could go for both/and?
Great Place to Work
JUNE 28, 2022
Photo: Veterans United Home Loans employees participate in local parade and pass out candy. Supporting trans and non-binary employees doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Simple actions can go a long way in making employees feel respected, valued and motivated at work. A recent study by Gallup found that 7.1% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, double the number in 2012.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 28, 2022
This post, I lost my temper at a teammate, coworkers keep using my desk, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I lost my temper at a teammate who said I was rude. I’m a student doing my final year group project. To get my degree, a large project has to be completed by a team of five.
Success
JUNE 25, 2022
No matter what you do for a living—you’re in sales. We’re all in sales all the time. Everything is a sales pitch. When you give your opinion on a conference call, you’re selling an idea. When you negotiate breakfast options with your kids, you’re selling a product. Heck, when you update Twitter you’re selling yourself. Growing your business is a constant sales pitch.
Success
JUNE 29, 2022
My life is good. I’m busy and accomplished. I should feel grateful. Instead, I feel disconnected and directionless. What should I do? First of all, what you’re feeling is normal. The idea that something has to be wrong in your life for you to feel down or disconnected is just another facet of perfectionism placed on women. About a year ago, I was working on initiatives to further my brand.
Success
JUNE 27, 2022
Elena Cardone has many titles: entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, mother, investor, actress, competitive sport shooter, wife, trained mixed-martial arts fighter, witty conversationalist, model—the list goes on. She is someone who, by many definitions, has it all. But it would be too easy, too trite, too painfully distilled to write a story about a powerful woman who symbolizes to other women that they, too, can “have it all” if they just learn an impossible balancing act, all
Success
JUNE 28, 2022
So you want to be a creator? You have ideas. You think of them before you go to sleep. You’ve mentioned them at cocktail parties, to your spouse, to friends who have started businesses, to fellow engineers, to people who play guitar or do comedy at open mic nights. You have a family member who is a screenwriter. You’ve heard yourself say sheepishly, “I’ve had this idea… ” or “Can I tell you my idea… “ and then your voice peters out.
Success
JUNE 29, 2022
Rewinders, you’re not having déjà vu. We’re talking about a totally different movie this week. It’s not The Internship. It’s The Intern. And it’s great. I’m excited to talk about this one for a few reasons, one of which is that the rom-com queen, Nancy Meyers, wrote and directed it. In other words, you already know this film is going to have a lot of good kitchens, beautiful clothing and real people having real, human problems.
Success
JUNE 28, 2022
“Oh my God, you’re gorgeous!” Mally Roncal exclaims as our Zoom interview begins. Her excitement is infectious, and I confess I put makeup on just for her. You can’t meet a celebrity makeup artist and beauty-brand entrepreneur without applying a little mascara. Except, as I would soon learn, you can. It’s no secret society has inflexible standards for what it deems “beautiful.
Success
JUNE 27, 2022
More damage is done by worrying than by what is being worried about. This is because over 90% of all worries never come to pass. Over the years, I have made a deliberate point of not worrying. If something happens at work or at home that would normally be a cause for concern, I have learned to say, “I’m going to wait to worry.” Then when I objectively and realistically address the issue, the “obvious” need for worrying goes away.
Success
JUNE 29, 2022
In 2010, celebrated Pixar director Pete Docter decided to make an animated film about the wild and woolly emotions of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. He knew the rough outlines of the story he wanted to tell. The film would open with Riley, uprooted from her Minnesota hometown and plunked down in a new house and school in San Francisco, while also caught in the emotional storm of incoming adolescence.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 29, 2022
This post, working from home with a 4-year-old, my husband was bullied by the office jerk, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Working from home with a four-year-old. My partner and his four-year-old daughter just moved into my place and, while I already struggled with working from home, it has become increasingly difficult almost on the brink of impossibility.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 30, 2022
This post, my coworker refused to share their screen for training, employee checked out after giving notice, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworker refused to share their screen for training. I recently needed to handoff and train a junior teammate on a task.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 27, 2022
This post, I agreed to help a student with a grad school project … it’s gone badly , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have found myself in a mentor-mentee situation and wanted your advice. I am in a profession (think doctor, lawyer, scientist) and was approached by a local graduate student who wanted some help with a project for one of her classes.
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