Posts Tagged ‘Mary T. O'Sullivan’
Big data takes over organizational decision making – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership Without proper HR analytics, executives wouldn’t be able to make proper business decisions that relate to hiring, firing or promoting employees. – Forbes Advisor If you’ve ever felt that you are just a number at work, you may be exactly right. In order to improve…
Read MoreSafe Leave. A new concept for leadership – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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Read MoreLeading in a Cross Generational Workforce – Mary T. O’Sulivan
By Mary T. Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “That which seems the height of absurdity for one generation, often becomes the height of wisdom in another” – Adlai Stevenson A generational crisis is facing all of industry in the next two decades, as about 60% of the workforce, Baby Boomers, are set to…
Read MoreBusiness Monday: Employee engagement hits a new low, again – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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Read MoreThe Religion of Work – by Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL [Workism] is the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more work. – Derek Thompson in The Atlantic Now that I’m older and somewhat wiser, I’ve…
Read MoreThe Versatile Leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Leaders who know when to go with their strengths but also know when their strengths lead them in the wrong direction—those are the leaders who are the most effective.” – Ryne Sherman Peyton Manning knew when it was time to change. In 2012, he made an emotional departure from his…
Read MoreDevotion to Leadership in Rhode Island – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Providence Business News recognizes men and women over the age of 50 for their sustained success and leadership both in their fields and in the community.” – Providence Business News, August 2023 For many years, Providence Business News (PBN) regularly awards notable businesses and their people with recognition and…
Read MoreThere’s more to quitting than being quiet about it – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report says almost one in five employees engage in loud quitting — while disengaged quiet quitters made up 59% of the workforce.” Fox Business Have you ever heard of “loud quitting”? Until recently, that moniker remained relatively unknown, although it’s hardly new.…
Read MoreWhat it takes to be “Ship Shape”, British style – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “[Ship Shape] is of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his or her quarters arranged neatly and securely due to the limited space typically allotted to service members aboard ship, and against turbulence at sea.” Wiktionary If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep over 3,000 passengers and crew…
Read MoreEnticing employees back into the office – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The reason people are not going into offices is because they got used to a lifestyle and cost structure that suits them”. Andrew Mawson, managing director Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) “I don’t understand people”, the client grumbled. “Why won’t they come back and work in the office?” This remark is a common…
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