Big data takes over organizational decision making – Mary T. O’Sullivan

Job interview; nervous applicant.

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…

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Leading in a Cross Generational Workforce – Mary T. O’Sulivan

Teamwork: Diverse colleagues joining hands.

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…

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The Religion of Work – by Mary T. O’Sullivan

A group of people standing around a table in a meeting room.

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…

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The Versatile Leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A group of people holding a rope together.

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…

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Devotion to Leadership in Rhode Island – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A silver star trophy on a table against a blue background.

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…

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There’s more to quitting than being quiet about it – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A man with a laptop in his hand walking into an office.

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.…

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What it takes to be “Ship Shape”, British style – Mary T. O’Sullivan

The queen mary 2 is lit up at night.

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…

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Enticing employees back into the office – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A woman standing in front of a train.

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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