Transformational Work Trends Happening Now – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business and leadership “It’s not enough to adopt new technologies; organizations must embrace a mindset shift that fosters continuous innovation and resilience.” – Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture Whether we’ve noticed it or not, the nature of work is rapidly changing before our eyes. Brought on by the drama…

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1 in 4 remote workers have declining social skills, struggle with eye contact and conversing

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has remained a popular option, though some believe it has drawbacks, including interpersonal and mental health challenges. In November 2024, Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 remote employees to understand how working remotely has impacted social skills and mental well-being. We thought it was interesting to run the survey results as…

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Top HR Trends for 2024 – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “…there’s an emerging need for HR to support change within an organization as well as enabling innovation.” – McLean & Company For many organizations, the workplace havoc created by the 2020 pandemic necessitated new thinking about how we work. HR departments in companies of all sizes bear the responsibility of satisfying…

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A good argument for flextime – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing business leadership writer “We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they [are] at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and…

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Forcing the new Work from Home culture

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COVID-19 Pandemic – Forcing the New Work from Home Culture By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL (Photo: Psychology Today) “Wake up and get ready just like you’re going to work [in the office]. If you stay in your slippers all day you will not be as productive.” Elijah Schneider, CEO & founder of Modifly For the last six…

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