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A globally recognized leader in the field of the future of work, Kelly Monahan has guided some of the world\u2019s most influential organizations \u2014 including Meta, Upwork, Accenture, and Deloitte \u2014 in advancing research that brings the workplace of tomorrow into the present. As the former Managing Director of Upwork\u2019s Future of Work Research Institute, Monahan designed first-of-their-kind research programs whose insights have inspired workplace transformation at top global companies, helping them rethink how they operate and unlock new pathways to success for both their people and their business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A globally recognized leader in the field of the future of work, Kelly Monahan has guided some of the world\u2019s most influential organizations \u2014 including […]
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