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Patricia O'Connell

Patricia O'Connell is Management Editor for Businessweek.com and has been with the Web site since 1999, working with both the print and online teams. Prior to working at Businessweek.com, she worked at The New York Post, Star Magazine, Variety, and in custom publishing. She has written about skiing, boating, beauty and fashion, entertainment, careers, and technology. Patricia is a graduate of the Honors Program at Boston College, where she majored in English.

Recent Articles by Patricia O'Connell

February 15, 2010

Twenty Best Companies for Leadership: What the Best Are Doing

Corporate officers discuss their employers' approach to developing strong leaders

November 12, 2009

Embassy Suites: Winning Customers with Contests

Who hasn't had a regret (or two) about something that happened at a holiday office party? Perhaps a cringe-inducing memory of a conversation that seemed like a good ...

September 25, 2009

Business Travel Blunders

Ah, a business trip: You imagine a relaxing flight, maybe even being bumped up to first class (hey, it happens), an exotic locale, a luxurious hotel, exquisite food, a...

February 26, 2009

Companies' Secret Weapon: Underutilized Executives

Managers looking for an edge amid a dismal economy, likely hiring freezes, and even staff cuts may have a hidden resource—their own underutilized staff. According to a...

January 29, 2009

Don't Let Top Talent Get Away

Managers searching for signs of employee angst should look up the ladder instead of down. Employee engagement is falling faster among top executives than any other ...