In a strong economy or a weak one, companies look for ways to do more with less. When growing fast, it’s hard to hire people; and when times are tough, you need to cut costs. For HR leaders, chiefs of…
Employee wellbeing took center stage in the wake of the pandemic and the ensuing record numbers of resignations. The physical and mental toll was intense, and the message from employees was loud and clear. Employees value psychological and physical health…
A Harvard Business Review study of how executives spend their time revealed some alarming statistics: each week, they work 62.5 hours and attend 37 meetings. 37 meetings a week! Then, it is little wonder that Asana CEO launched a company policy called…
You have heard of the 80/20 rule—80 percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the people, for example. It turns out that the rule has its roots in economic theory, and it applies to everything. What is the…
Strong executive assistants can make businesses much more efficient and productive. Consider these numbers: Executives spend 16 hours a week on administrative tasks It takes 25 minutes to schedule a business meeting It takes 12 hours to plan a door-to-door business…
Onboarding a new employee takes on a different flavor when the employee is remote. Onboarding remote virtual assistants is different still. Your virtual assistant will be your “right-hand person” working with you and for you to enhance your productivity. Adding a remote virtual…
As the return to the offices gains momentum, it looks like there will be a mix of office and home-based scenarios—aka hybrid workplaces. A Future Forum survey of 10,000 knowledge workers found that employees want flexibility. Some of the findings: 76…
There have been many reports about the shortage of financial advisors. More than 40 percent will retire in the next 10 years—accelerating a trend that began in 2019. “There are not enough people coming into this industry, and this is not a geographic…
“Hiring the right people may be the most important thing you do when you start a new company,” Frederic Lardinois said in TechCrunch. “But how much time should founders spend on hiring when there are so many other competing demands?” Cloudflare…
The dictionary defines a professional as “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession.” There is also the concept of “professionalism,” which means “exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.” So, there are…
