Processes are the framework on which successful businesses are built. But a surprising number of businesses are operating on outdated, inefficient, and undocumented processes. The result is thousands of hours wasted, endless headaches, and uncountable dollars lost. In this article,…
Quickskill’s 2021 Executive Productivity Report uncovered a shocking statistic. 71% of the 600 high-earning executives who were surveyed reported getting less than 6 hours of sleep a night. It’s understandable. High-earning jobs are high-stakes jobs, and there are only 24 hours in…
Hustle culture’s been canceled. Quiet quitting is crowned queen. Quiet quitting was one of the hottest topics in the 2022 news cycle. There isn’t total consensus about what it means, or the impact it is having on businesses. But the…
The most effective way to boost team performance is to become a better leader. Gallup found that management behavior accounts for 70% of the variance in employee engagement. Whether managers support and empower their employees, instill fear, or neglect their team…
Offshoring and outsourcing are often confused. Outsourcing simply means delegating business processes to another company or independent contractors. Meanwhile, offshoring involves running a portion of business operations in another country. The business may own and manage the offshore facility (for…
Conventional wisdom says that the more autonomy employees have, the more engaged, happy, and motivated they are. If that’s truly the case, it would follow that the delegative or laissez-faire leadership style yields the best results, particularly for teams whose…
Managing an executive calendar can be challenging. Many people and tasks vie for your time, and you want to make the most of every day. Staying on schedule is essential—lateness or missed meetings send a message to clients and employees that they…
There are all kinds of virtual assistant companies and freelancers available, and the cost and business models vary greatly. So, as is often the case, the answer to the question, “how much does a virtual assistant cost?” is, well, it depends. There…
Salespeople prove their worth by developing strong relationships with prospects, so they consistently close high-quality deals. However, while emotional intelligence and strategy help convert late-stage leads, it doesn’t do much to support the top-of-funnel activities required to keep the pipeline…
When Juliet, a Productivity Assistant at Quickskill, finished her first year working with the water reuse company Epic Cleantec the company sent her company merchandise, just like they do for all employees. Julia shared a photo of herself with the…
