The Connector: Ed. 99
Jul 17th, 2024 | The Connector
6,871,077 STEPS!
25 of our team members competed in our 2024 Step into Summer Challenge from June 3 to July 3. We tracked our daily steps and it was impressive to see our team members staying active, especially in the summer heat.
Our winning team (Team 2) with Colleen, Lauren, Erin, Angie, Liz, and Taylor knocked it out of the park with a total of 1,936,019 steps!
1. Positive traits leaders love to see
Relationships are a two-way street—an article from Forbes shares four positive traits leaders love seeing in their employees.
Team members and leaders can come together and embrace these qualities, including taking accountability for mistakes, proactive follow-up, receiving constructive feedback, and showing enthusiasm for new ideas. Read the full article here!
2. 5 upskilling takeaways from Gallup
Gallup's World of Work event was in June and upskilling was on the minds of many speakers.
Employers are encouraged to shape their learning and development programs around AI upskilling by focusing on a 10-year L&D track, highlighting L&D through film, the war for talent, and more! Read the full article here!
3. Goodbye negative thoughts, hello Cope Notes
Cope Notes uses daily text messages to improve mental and emotional health for organizations, families, and individuals in nearly 100 countries around the world. Each randomly-timed message interrupts negative thought patterns with psychology facts, journaling prompts, and exercises that are proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by training the brain to think healthier thoughts.
Visit copenotes.com to learn more, and feel free to email their account executive directly at kimberly@copenotes.com.
4. Stop working weekends...
Business leaders can enjoy a balanced workweek by understanding and managing the drivers that push you to work excessively. If you find yourself working over the weekend, you are not alone!
A study from Harvard Business School found that CEO's work an average of 62.5 hours a week, with 79% working weekends. Overworking leaders can lead to poor decision-making, lower productivity, and increased burnout. Fast Company explains the high cost of working weekends and how to achieve a 40-hour week. Read the full article here!
5. HR After Dark Episode 3: The Future of Remote Work
On this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia O'Connor and Meghan Popoleo dive into remote work and how it impacts HR and business leaders.
They offer advice on maintaining team engagement in a hybrid environment while keeping things FUN. Additionally, they discuss the importance of effective communication, setting boundaries, and implementing policies to foster a more inclusive and flexible workplace for all. Listen here!
6. myNextory - The future of career advisory
For the last few months, The O’Connor Group has been working with and using a new tool to help our teammates manage their careers within our company.
myNextory is a women-owned and Philly-based company that’s built a web app to solve a perennial need in almost all companies: helping your employees plan and executive their own career paths within your organization.
Connect with Grace Migliaccio, co-founder of myNextory to learn more.
7. Let's Get Local...
Calling all foodies!
Check out this list of the 14 Best Food and Drink Spots in King of Prussia and schedule your next date night! It's no surprise that one of our favorite spots, Founding Farmers made the list!
8. Wellness Wednesday...
Go with your gut, and focus on your gut health! Eatingwell shares the #1 snack for better gut health.
To optimize your snack time and support gut health, gastroenterologists suggest choosing snacks rich in plant-based protein and fiber, as these nutrients nourish and diversify beneficial gut bacteria. Nuts and nut butter are excellent options, as well as hummus with vegetables and protein shakes made with plant-based protein. Learn more here!