Return to the office. Not so fast – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The pandemic handed us a Rubik’s Cube, transforming how and where we work.” – Gleb Tsipursky After almost three years, the existence of remote work has become a requirement for many workers. They feel more productive, more comfortable, and are happy to make their own hours, perfect for a lot…

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Please turn your camera on – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A woman working on her laptop in her home office.

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “‘Can everyone please turn their cameras on’ is now the worst thing to hear at a work meeting.” – Twitter User Since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 forced us all into lockdown, isolation, and the subsequent popularity of remote and hybrid work in the aftermath, teams, individuals, and leaders are…

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Trust your Brain Fog – Donna Rustigian Mac

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by Donna Rustigian Mac Still experiencing brain-fog? Respect this is still a time of great uncertainty. After all, the Covid pandemic history books are being written. Still experiencing some brain-fog, Zoom fatigue, and ‘pandemic paralysis’? If so, you are not alone. The beaches may be open but as the world (at least in the United…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Friday Morning Conversation Group

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Start your weekend off with healthy, stimulating conversation about everything. Current events, stories, marketing tips, etc. This event will be held on Friday, November 13th at 8am. Here’s your ZOOM link! https://nylife.zoom.us/j/3123885199?pwd=MkJqc0p2NkV1eG54QjFWMXFWblowQT09

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ACLU-RI: Zooming in on Students – RI gets an “F” for Privacy

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ACLU of RI Report shows school-loaned computers have alarming lack of security REPORT SHOWS ALARMING LACK OF PRIVACY PROTECTION FOR STUDENTS ON SCHOOL-LOANED COMPUTERS  The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today which highlights the alarming lack of privacy protections given to students who use school-loaned laptop computers. Though all schools in Rhode Island rapidly transitioned to…

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Learn Art Appraisal – with Michael Rose

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For most people, the only exposure they’ve had to appraisals is through The Antiques Roadshow. But, that’s not really what appraisals are like. There’s actually a great deal of process behind the scenes, including inspections, research, and writing. Michael Rose is offering a quick crash course in the basics of appraisals for collectors and artists…

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Networking Pick of the Week: Get Comfortable Working Remotely

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Tips and Tools on Working Remotely Monday, March 30th at 12:00pm. Uncle Jay’s Networking, managed by Jay White, has shared this great info with us. Thanks to COVID-19, most of us will be working remotely!  Do you need a crash course/survival guide? Join Tony and Jen Silbert of Spartina Consulting for a 30 minute Zoom session to learn how…

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