The Connector Ed. 79
Aug 30th, 2023 | The Connector
Celebrating 16 Years of Excellence at The O'Connor Group! 🎉
This week marks a remarkable milestone in our journey – 16 years of unwavering dedication, exceptional service, and a commitment to making a difference. As we pause to reflect on this incredible journey, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for our exceptional team members and invaluable partners who have been the driving force behind our success.
At The O'Connor Group, our success isn't just measured in numbers; it's a testament to the power of collaboration, shared values, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our journey has been shaped by the core values that define us – a strong culture, a deep-rooted sense of philanthropy, and a passion for providing outstanding service to our clients.
With our employees spread across the nation and clients in 36 states across the US and 3 countries, our reach is broad, and our impact is significant. The trust our clients place in us is a testament to our consistent delivery of exceptional service. Each interaction, each project, and each collaboration is a reflection of our dedication to exceeding expectations.
Here's to the memories we've created, the challenges we've overcome, and the successes that lie ahead. As we look toward the future, we're excited to continue this journey together, making a lasting impact and creating a brighter tomorrow.
Thank you for being an integral part of our story. Here's to 16 years of achievement and many more to come!
1. You Can Now Make ChatGPT Work Specifically for Your Company. Here's How:
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking feature allowing businesses to create customized versions of GPT-3.5 Turbo, their advanced AI model. This process, known as fine-tuning, enables companies to train the model on specific datasets to address precise use cases. For instance, a small brewery owner could craft a chatbot using GPT-3.5 Turbo fine-tuned with information about their craft beers, fostering engaging conversations with potential customers on social media. This customization also permits the development of a distinct "brand voice" for the chatbot. OpenAI assures the privacy of fine-tuning data, which won't be used for their public models, and the process even helps cut costs by reducing prompt size. Scale, a preferred partner, assists in formatting and collecting training data, streamlining the fine-tuning process.
Read more at the link here!
2. What This Entrepreneur Learned About Conflict From His Martial Arts Training
Ranil Piyaratna, the co-founder of Lathrop, California-based Human Bees, a staffing company that ranked No. 1 on the Inc. 5000 in 2021, claims that tai chi taught him when to push back and when to concede. "When working with a business partner, you have to pick your battles and know when to give in to someone else's passion."
Read more at the link here!
3. Introducing myNextory, Co-founded in 2021
The O’Connor Group is excited to share with our community a new partnership with myNextory, co-founded in 2021 by 2 local women business/HR leaders (Ginny Palmieri and Grace Migliaccio). They believe that employees want a vision for their own careers with guidance along the way to achieve their work and life goals. Ginny & Grace have also seen that a career advisor/coach is usually only provided to a very limited group of employees. myNextory is here to democratize career advisory to all.
Experience shows us that the lack of seeing their own career path is the number one reason employees leave your - or any - company. Getting career paths into employees’ hands has been the holy grail for the last 30 years. myNextory helps companies retain and engage talent at every stage of their careers, from new professionals in their first or second jobs to mid-career rising stars and high-potential performers. myNextory empowers employees to guide themselves to find the right career path based on a proprietary career advisory methodology in a best-in-class AI-powered learning experience platform.
Ask us about how myNextory is working with local companies like Thrive Financial, Top Stack, and many others. Check out myNextory at www.mynextory.com, reach out to ginny@mynextory.com, and check out the awesome demo here!
4. Companies are cutting salaries for new hires as workers’ pay expectations hit record highs
In the height of the "great resignation," employees could anticipate a wage raise of 20% when transferring jobs. Big signing bonuses and high wages traditionally enjoyed by new workers are now shrinking as the labor market cools and businesses become more selective in their recruiting.
Read more in the article here!
5. Common Problems Entrepreneurs Face, And How To Solve Them
It is found that regardless of their location or business size, entrepreneurs from all nations and industries are frequently impacted by the same issues. Only the scope and consequences of these issues for respective organizations differ.
Human nature is inherently chaotic and inefficient. As a result, it's critical to continuously assess and evaluate a company's operations. The change that is required can be seen objectively from the viewpoint of coaches or consultants who are not affected by the everyday activities of the business. They can also offer guidance on how to implement methods, systems, and plans to achieve optimum efficiency and revenue!
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6. Thought Leadership - The Latest Trends!
Each month our Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team members deliver this valuable resource to keep you in the know of the latest topics and trends impacting the people part of your business.
In our latest HireWire Blog, "Recruiting Tactic: The Power of Transferable Skills," Project Manager, Janice Rath, highlights the importance of transferrable skills. Janice shares her experience of how the potential of individuals with diverse degrees, sports backgrounds, and those experiencing a career transition, can all bring tremendous value to a company's growth and innovation.
Read more at the link here!
6. Let's Get Local...For a comprehensive list of exciting events happening in Philly this week and weekend, simply click here!
7. Wellness Wednesday...
With all the families and kiddos going back to school, we figured it was a good time to discuss immunity! (yours and your kids!)
We all know those pesky school germs are NO JOKE!
Here are some things to think about when summer is ending, and we are getting back into the swing of school:
- Diet – A healthy diet plays a HUGE role in boosting the immune system. I know it’s tough with the little picky eaters, but trying to get some colorful fruits and veggies in is so helpful!
- Physical Activity – Get in a family walk, or a family dance party to get moving!
- Adequate Sleep – We know in the summertime, we sometimes let the little ones stay up later than usual, but getting back into a good bedtime routine will help tremendously!
- Stay Hydrated – With the scorching hot summer we've had, it's important to stay mindful of your hydration and ensure you're fueling your body with good fluids all day long.
Harvard: How to Boost Your Immune System
Wishing all the kids a great start to school! And the parents a cold-free first few weeks at least!