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Bill Connolly is a marketing leader, writer, and speaker. He is an author of three books, including most recently, “Mindspace: How to Live a More Creative Life in the Age of Distraction.” His work has been featured in Fast Company, The New York Times, and Forbes, and he has spoken or conducted workshops for many leading organizations including The Hearst Corporation, Allstate Insurance, New York University, and The World Economic Forum Shapers, among several others. At Monotype, Bill oversees community initiatives and partnership engagement, building relationships across Monotype’s global audience of platform, agency, and key foundry partners. He holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Bentley University. He is an adjunct instructor at Endicott College in Massachusetts and has also studied and performed improvisational comedy for nearly 15 years.
Bill Connolly
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As we have done throughout history, we should look to the creative class to help navigate this most recent era of chaos.
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If your employees have checked out, you should first take a close look at your company culture. Many employees seek fulfillment in their careers, hoping to be seen and understood by their employers, and given a chance to show off their skills and grow within their companies. However, many employees don’t feel they’re receiving this kind of treatment. In fact, “quiet quitters,” or those who are simply doing the bare minimum it takes to get by in their jobs, could make up around half of the U.S. workforce—a response that signals widespread issues with employee recognition and engagement. According to the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council, the solution lies in treating your employees like the valuable team members they are, ensuring they have the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. To do so, they recommend following these 11 tips for reengaging employees and reigniting their passion for their careers.
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The way that we collectively respond to this paradigm shift will determine if we realize the full benefits of the opportunity.
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Monotype
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Monotype creates brands that matter with type, technology, and expertise. Monotype is an organization comprising over 1,000 people across the globe who share an obsession with typography, love of design, and passion for technology and innovation. Our library of over 150,000 fonts includes timeless classics, such as Helvetica®, Univers® and Frutiger® typeface families, as well as new innovative fonts like Posterama and Masqualero. Our custom typefaces can be seen around the world, whether it's Johnston100 throughout the London Underground, or “All Together” on the packaging and marketing for M&Ms.