Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

The podcast explores the evolving workplace experiences and real estate strategies for 2024 with Anthony Parzanese of Dow Jones. They discuss the shift in balance between working from home and the office, the importance of the physical workplace in building company culture, utilization data for informed decisions, and the integration of internal systems. The chapters cover themes of workplace nostalgia, the intersection of real estate and technology, advocacy for journalist rights, and embracing boldness and curiosity in workplace evolution.

Vik Bangia discusses creating employee-centric hybrid models, emphasizing work-life integration over balance. Employees now have a say in office time, leading to increased engagement. Practical advice is shared to create a bespoke experience for employees, inspiring workplace innovation in 2024.

Rebecca Swanner is a Workplace Design Leader and Associate Principal at HED where she has a passion for interior design while "Advancing Your World". Mike Petrusky asks Rebecca about her perspectives on hybrid working with a focus on creating spaces and strategies that will allow people to thrive in the workplace. They explore how leaders can improve wellbeing by asking the right questions to employees and being open to the answers, even if they're not what the company wants to hear. Rebecca sees activity-based design gaining momentum and believes technology has a significant role to play in facilitating seamless collaboration in hybrid work settings. Mike and Rebecca agree that this is a great opportunity for facility management and workplace professionals and they offer inspiration to help you be a Workplace Innovator for your team in 2024! Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-swanner-b8a9a55/ Learn more about HED: https://www.hed.design/ Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q3.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Derek Newberry is Head of Organization and Culture Design at co:collective and co-author of the book "The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces That Drive Your Organization's Success" which offers a proven model for identifying and leveraging the essential elements of any culture. Mike Petrusky asks Derek about his passion for helping organizations thrive by defining their core purpose, strategic vision, and cultural values while they explore the role of the workplace in 2024. They discuss the challenges of disconnection and fragmentation inside organizations and wonder if in-person office experiences might help foster better collaboration. Mike and Derek agree that flexibility is essential, but also see the value of creating an attractive workplace that provides spaces that support creativity, personal connections and inspirational events. Storytelling, relationship-building, and encouraging bottom-up innovation are key principles to help you create a great culture, and enable you to be a Workplace Innovator for your organization! Connect with Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekonewberry/ Learn more about co:collective: https://cocollective.com/ Order Derek's book: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Puzzle-Harnessing-Organizations-Success/dp/1523091827 Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q3.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Follow this link to watch Mike Petrusky and his guests on the new video series "On My Way To Work": https://youtu.be/cXYDv-AYY0A More from Eptura™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Eptura Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Leni Rivera is an author, industry advocate and owner of WorkplaceXperience Consulting where she is passionate about empowering workplace professionals around the world with the profound ability to change lives, communities, and companies, through physical environments that allow everyone to thrive. She is also creator of the Workplace Experience Training Program, which brings together all workplace functions under a single learning platform, so Mike Petrusky asks Leni to share her vision for the workplace, the importance of human connection, and the role of technology in enhancing workplace experience. They explore the future of the office, the changing expectations of employees, and how unification of all workplace functions is necessary for creating seamless, cohesive, and effective workplace experiences. Leni's enthusiasm is contagious and will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Leni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leni-rivera-0286ba15/ Learn more about WorkplaceXperience Consulting: www.WorkplaceXperience.net Find Leni's Training Program: www.WorkplaceExperienceTraining.com Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q3.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic design approach that integrates an organization's people, processes and technology. Mike Petrusky welcomes Kay back to the show for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as they balance the needs of individuals while creating spaces and strategies that also build teams and a thriving culture. They revisit some of Kay's past predictions, offer practical advice for facility management professionals, and discuss how future generations can be successful in the workplace. On this fast-paced episode you will discover ways that you can be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Learn more about HOK: https://www.hok.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Ryan Anderson is Host of the "Looking Forward" Podcast and Vice President of Global Research & Insights at MillerKnoll where he leads a globally-distributed team of researchers, interior designers, and workplace strategists responsible for the generation, sharing, and application of insights to create places that positively affect the world. Mike Petrusky asks Ryan to share his priorities for 2024 and beyond as they explore how offices can become the preferred choice in a world where people can work anywhere. Ryan believes in the importance of inclusive design and is energized by the renewed emphasis on creating spaces that really work for employees by delivering better employee experiences. Tune in to hear Mike and Ryan discuss the power of conversations with their shared industry connections and be inspired by the prospect of a brighter future for offices including practical tips to help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryaningr/ Learn more about MillerKnoll: https://www.millerknoll.com/ Listen to Ryan's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/49Bed76BOgqqjCpWAMaeiY Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q3.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Katy Redmond, MCR is Co-Lead for IPS Americas & Brokerage Tech Sector Lead at JLL where she is passionate about helping organizations with practical and innovative strategies for connecting "people, place and profit". Mike Petrusky asks Katy for an update on her role at JLL and they explore how we can embrace technology and innovation to enhance the way real estate and facility management professionals work and improve their decision-making processes. They highlight the impact of A.I. and other related technologies in driving efficiencies, speed and ultimately your success in the industry. Katy shares the top five things that matter most to corporate occupiers today including return to the office strategies, sustainability, and talent retention. Mike and Katy agree that we should never stop learning and they share the value of IFMA and CoreNet for our personal and professional growth. Listen to get a better understanding about how FM tech tools and the power of data analytics can help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-redmond-mcr-045a302/ Learn more about JLL: https://www.us.jll.com/ Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Kate Lister is President at Global Workplace Analytics where she is passionate about helping employers develop, deploy, and measure the results of remote and hybrid workplace strategies. Mike Petrusky invited Kate to join him on the show just days after returning from Denver, CO where they both took part in "The Big Debate: Which way should the pendulum swing?" with the Workplace Evolutionaries community. They agreed to take a more thoughtful, nuanced approach when discussing the impact of remote work and acknowledged that the problem facing companies is NOT a binary one and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Mike and Kate took a deeper dive into the challenges brought up in the debate, including the difficulty in measuring the impact of remote work on productivity, innovation, culture, and engagement. Kate believes that the evolution of work is just beginning and she challenges workplace leaders to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willing to experiment. Mike and Kate both emphasized the importance of adaptability and continuous learning, especially for facility management professionals, as they navigate the future of work and seek to be a Workplace Innovator in their organizations! Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klister/ Learn more about GWA: https://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/ Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/