Joe O’Connor is a driven and dynamic changemaker and leader.
He is the CEO and Co-founder of the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence, a consulting and research organization that specializes in reduced-hour, outcomes-focused work models.
The Work Time Reduction CoE is a global initiative based in Canada, in partnership with leading UK and US people-first transformation experts Curium Solutions.
As the Director of Curium Solutions Canada, Joe also spearheads the delivery of Curium’s award-winning operational excellence, change management and leadership development programs in Canada.
Joe previously developed the world’s first coordinated pilot program of the four-day working week at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 in Ireland, alongside which he also co-designed and project managed a pioneering research collaboration with Boston College and University College Dublin.
He later expanded this model to lead the large-scale, heavily publicized trials of the four-day week in the UK, North America and Australia as the CEO of 4 Day Week Global throughout 2021 and 2022, supporting hundreds of organizations and thousands of employees to shorten their workweek and optimize their productivity.
Joe is globally recognized as one of the leading experts and evangelists of the shorter workweek movement, having been active on this issue since hosting an international conference on ‘The Future of Working Time’ in 2018, as well as leading a research project on work time reduction as a visiting research scholar with Cornell University in 2021 and 2022.
He holds an MBS in Strategy and Innovation Management and a BBS (Honours) in Accounting from the Atlantic Technological University, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Employment Law from The Honorable Society of The King’s Inns.
In today’s fast-paced world, the traditional workweek is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. With advancements in technology and a shift towards prioritizing employee well-being, the concept of the four-day workweek is gaining traction. But what does this mean for productivity, efficiency, and the bottom line of businesses?
Join Joe O’Connor, CEO and Co-founder of Work Time Reduction, as he dives into the paradigm shift towards redefining productivity and the way we work. In this engaging keynote, he will delve into the documented benefits, challenges, and strategies for successfully adopting this new way of work.
Key Takeaways:
– Examine the societal and economic factors driving the need for alternative work structures.
– The Science of Productivity: Uncover the latest research on productivity, wellness, attention span, and cognitive performance in relation to work hours.
– Discuss how a shorter workweek can lead to increased focus, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.
– Share practical strategies for effective time management, communication, and collaboration within a condensed timeframe.
– Cultivating a Culture of Flexibility and Well-being: Highlight the importance of balance and its impact on employee morale, retention, and recruitment.
– Driving Sustainable Growth and Innovation: Explore how a focus on outcomes rather than hours can lead to greater efficiency, innovation, and business success.
– Showcase success stories of organizations that have embraced reduced-hour, outcomes-focused work models and fostered a culture of trust, autonomy, accountability, and flexibility.
The traditional concept of productivity is evolving, and Joe’s insights represent a bold step towards a more sustainable and human-centric approach to work. By embracing flexibility, prioritizing well-being, and redefining success, audiences and organizations can unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and employee fulfillment in the modern workplace.
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By bucking the conventional nine-to-five structure and advocating for a shorter work week, Joe O’Connor emphasizes the critical role of mastering time, attention, and energy for heightened productivity.
Joe’s inspiring message of a better integration of work and life serves as a timely speaking topic; resonating with audiences looking for strategies to navigate the evolving employment landscape.
In his talks, Joe explores the connection between a reduced working time, employee morale, and the overall success of an organization. As companies across the globe rush to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their workforce, Joe’s insights provide valuable lessons on how to create professional environments that will not only flourish today, but also lay the groundwork for a viable and satisfying future of work.