The Receptionist

JUNE 5, 2024

Multitasking Some people think they’re great at multitasking. There are several strategies you can employ to avoid multitasking and get your time back: Start with a list: When you start each day, make a list of what needs to be done in order of urgency and stick to it. We call this Person Nearest the Door (PND) Syndrome.

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Work Life

MARCH 17, 2024

Here are three times you can forget things and how to improve your memory: When you’re multitasking This one feels obvious: You can’t remember something if you aren’t paying attention to it. Lots of people think they’re good at multitasking, but research shows almost none of us are.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 31, 2015

I must admit I’m a multitasker. Do you suffer from a chronic case of multitasking too? Every project you complete in multitasking-mode is punished with a loss of quality, loss of time and worst of all, you punish yourself with high levels of stress. You can’t multitask. How multitasking affects your skill level.

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Insperity

JUNE 15, 2021

Although this created more flexibility for workers, it also resulted in: Longer work hours and always feeling “on” Challenges with multitasking and balancing personal versus work obligations Feelings of isolation. The NWLC also reports that only 57% of women are participating in the workforce – the lowest figure since 1988.

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Productivityist

MARCH 23, 2015

“Your brain cannot multitask and your switching costs are absurdly detrimental.” ” – David Allen In that interview David Allen is talking about multitasking, but that body of work rests on the same chassis as anything. David Allen talked about this with Mike Vard y on The Productivityist Podcast.

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Insperity

AUGUST 27, 2014

Military personnel are accustomed to having multiple reporting structures, not just their direct supervisor. What you end up with are leaders who respect authority and can multitask – receiving multiple orders from various people, being able to prioritize and delegate as required. Leadership. They also have experience managing others.

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Success

MARCH 27, 2024

Most people don’t even look at their summary reports, like how much usage they have, how much time they’re spending on Instagram or social media or email,” Kwik says. Multitasking is also ineffective for our focus. “If If you have all these tabs open, even if they’re minimized, they’re using resources.”

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Fellow

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Delegating work to your direct reports and colleagues based on their skills, abilities, and expertise can free up time for you to work on other challenging or time-consuming tasks, brainstorm strategies, and more. 8 Avoid multitasking It’s also in your best interest to avoid multitasking.

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The Office Management Group

JUNE 28, 2024

The ability to multitask and prioritise is paramount, as they navigate through a myriad of responsibilities, ensuring that the team can operate efficiently. In typical workplaces, an assistant often embodies adaptability, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills. This will include contractors and visitors too.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Challenges when sharing an executive assistant with other executives include: Workload Overload The ability to multitask is often seen as a positive. However, for a CEO who operates at a much higher level and oversees the entire business, having a dedicated professional to assist them is best. EA burnout will lead to poor work quality.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

One second you were working on your report, the next you were checking on that eBay auction you’re bidding on. The idea that you can be lost in thought, staring out of a window—without frantically scribbling notes—and still be having important breakthroughs is foreign in our go-go-go multitasking professional climate.

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Productivityist

JULY 2, 2021

At first glance, sometimes the smarter option seems to be multitasking. But actually, multitasking is the quickest route to exhaustion, burn out and errors, which are more than likely going to cost you more time, money, and energy in the long run. Try muting all your notifications while you focus on important tasks.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Cognitive Inclusion: Less Hustle, More Flow Long COVID often causes cognitive difficulties—brain fog, memory glitches, and a struggle to multitask which, like many Long COVID symptoms, can come and go, and be exacerbated by stress. Studies show that multitasking does not work , so why not get rid of it?

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The Receptionist

JUNE 28, 2023

Identifying skills and individual strengths Redefining roles Strategies for implementation Tangible ROI Identifying Skills and Individual Strengths People in admin roles tend to have exceptional communication, organization, multitasking, problem-solving, and relationship management skills. And those are only scraping the surface.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This week, the Financial Times reported that consulting firm EY fired dozens of employees in the U.S. Former employees even told the Times that they were “encouraged to join as many sessions as possible,” and that the company fostered “a culture of multitasking.” over what seemed like a minor offense.

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Work Life

JUNE 10, 2024

Most report feeling a bit more recharged after a simple change of scenery. I can also be more productive as I’ll sometimes multitask by walking my dog while working! At those times, it’s possible to multitask by getting some outside time while having the meeting.

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Fellow

JANUARY 9, 2024

Employees reported their work-life balance satisfaction rose from 62% to 92% when meetings were improved. 55% of employees multitask while attending meetings. 58% of employees report that their meetings last over 30 minutes. Only 17% of senior leaders report that meetings are productive uses of group and individual time.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in business: a look at the numbers A 2022 annual report by the National Women’s Business Council found that women owned 20.9% Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The demand for highly-skilled, tech-savvy, multitasking administrative professionals who perform business and personal tasks has become so great that a new position is trending—the Executive/Personal Assistant (EA/PA). What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 19, 2016

As The New York Times reported , a UC Irvine study found that a typical office worker gets interrupted every 11 minutes – yet it takes an average of 25 minutes to return to the original task. Multitasking. Our brains just aren’t built for multitasking, and we’re all terrible at it. See the problem here?

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Office Space

MAY 3, 2023

2023 Workplace Strategy Report Insights, tactics, and strategies from today’s workplace leaders on how they’re shifting the office to better suit employees and company goals Read the report What is a four-day work week? Not everyone likes multitasking and powering through.

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Fellow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Creative problem solving Top-notch multitasking Savvy resource management 1 Creative problem solving Sometimes, the best way forward when juggling projects is something you have to make up on the spot. 2 Top-notch multitasking For managers and direct reports alike, multitasking is a must-have.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Never before in history have we been so stressed at work, according to a Gallup report. The internal timekeeper  Timekeepers enjoy being in charge and taking responsibility but often take on too much, resulting in multitasking and failing to recognize when productivity crosses the line to being overburdened.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The study found that there is a strong correlation between high workplace satisfaction and high employee engagement, with employees who have greater control over their physical workplace – including access to private spaces – also reporting the highest engagement levels. Fixed Technology exceeds mobile by 2:1. As a conclusion….

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As SnackNation’s report shows , a staggering 90% of assistants take on event planning duties. According to Wrike.com , companies lose up to 40% productivity due to multitasking. Executive assistants’ time management skills now depend on their ability to put resources in place that eliminate the need to multitask.

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Work Life

APRIL 5, 2024

All of this digital stimulation and multitasking isn’t exactly conducive to focus, either, especially when we’re trained to respond to every notification. She reports on a variety of topics, including wellness, fitness, the outdoors, and environmental issues. Hannah Singleton is a freelance journalist based in Salt Lake City.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Messages sent over Slack can include bullying and harassment, or plain unprofessional responses that are reported to HR. As a result of unclear expectations, employees are getting into trouble. Back in 2022, Twitter fired an employee for being critical of the company over Slack.

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The Receptionist

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When listening to an angry visitor, don’t attempt to multitask. Otherwise, the angry customer may report your behavior which can, in turn, jeopardize your job. You can show that you’re actively listening by summarizing what the visitor has told you in your own words. Be sure that you’re on the same page.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 19, 2023

Pic Credit Skip level meetings allow you to engage with people in your organization who do not directly report to you. Employees must be informed about how their personal information is being used and protected and how their feedback will be collected, analyzed, and reported. What does Skip level meeting mean? What does it offer?

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers. What Makes an Effective Virtual Assistant?

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2019

Setting crystal clear objectives also help employees manage their work according to their responsibilities and therefore, not multitask. Related: 33 Rewards and Recognition Ideas to Boost Employee Recognition [2020 Updated]. Manage Workload. Employee burnout is a real problem in workplaces. Continuous Evaluation.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Your organization needs to provide a secure communication environment on all levels and in all directions, whether you approach this from a top-down viewpoint (both to and from direct reports and leadership) or horizontally (colleagues and team members). Actively Listen to your Employees. But in the end, it is a worthwhile activity.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Though bosses tend to say the right things about the type of leader they strive to be, employees often report bosses as “bad” for behaviors they exhibit when they feel stressed, frustrated, or insecure, according to Fast Company ‘s research. This means ruthlessly eliminating low priorities, distractions, and multitasking.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

percent) mothers report that having a child had a moderately negative to extremely negative impact on their job security. In fact, the skills they acquire as part of the parenting journey, such as increased organisation, multitasking, and remaining calm and forward-thinking during challenges, are transferable to the workplace.

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Attendance Bot

APRIL 11, 2025

Why Your Brain Obsessively Fixates on Unfinished Tasks Picture this: Youre wrapping up your workday, but instead of feeling accomplished, your mind is racing through half-written reports, unresolved Slack messages, and that meeting follow-up you never got to. No matter how much you try to relax, your brain wont let it go.

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SnackNation

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Most of these findings came from our 2018 State of the Executive Assistant Report (or SOTEAR, as we refer to it many times below). There’s something in the report for experienced Executive Assistants as well as future Executive Assistants who haven’t even graduated college yet. We made the report just for you; enjoy! .

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

You may also find yourself working for a team of C-suite managers, and will need to be able to multitask and manage your priorities. Clearly, an Executive Assistant needs to not only be organized and detail oriented, but also feel comfortable leading others, following their boss’s lead, and working independently.

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