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

Yitsy Montano is Manager of Workplace Strategy & Programs at UKG where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and using technology to deliver workplace initiatives with a concierge and hospitality mindset. Mike Petrusky hosted Yitsy for a live broadcast about "Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection" where they explored the future of the workplace, the importance of employee experience, the role of data in decision-making, and how to foster community within our teams. They discussed the trends in desk bookings, as reported in Eptura's brand new Workplace Index - Q2, and they emphasized the importance of facilitating social connections and creating a productive work environment by cultivating freedom and collaboration in the workplace. Check out these highlights from the live event for practical advice that will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Yitsy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yitsymontano/ Learn more about UKG: https://www.ukg.com/ Watch the full video on demand: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-meeting-business-and-employee-needs-through-human-connection.html 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/

Dr. Patrick Simon is Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company where he is focused on recent organizational transformations made by companies including the importance of human-centered leadership and the disconnect between what employers think their employees want and what they actually want. Mike Petrusky asks Patrick to discuss McKinsey's global report on "The State of Organizations 2023", which outlines the greatest challenges that impact an organizations' ability to attract and retain talent, work efficiently, and achieve growth and other performance goals. They explore key findings in the report about hybrid working models, advancing our capabilities, and how leaders need to be self-aware, inspiring, and communicative with their people. Mike and Patrick agree that the role of facility managers will be significant in shaping the future of work and they offer ideas for reinventing the workplace as they seek to inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patrick-simon/ Download the McKinsey report "The State of Organizations 2023: Ten Shifts Transforming Organizations": https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-state-of-organizations-2023 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/

Tania Luna is a psychology researcher, educator and author of the book "Lead Together: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team" in which she tells a story about the concepts of power, leadership, and the impact of shared decision-making in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Tania to discuss her research, leadership experiences, and the four principles of sharing power including how we can "rely on context, not control". Tania believes that leaders must clarify the "why" rather than dictating the "how" and advises that when people have context, they have the information they need to take action and make good decisions. Mike and Tania explore how these concepts apply to the power struggle between leadership and employees in our post-pandemic workplace and they offer practical advice for facility management leaders as they seek to navigate changing office dynamics. Listen to this conversation for ideas that will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Tania on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadluna/ Buy the book "Lead Together: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team": https://www.amazon.com/dp/151077646X/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk 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/

Noelle Mykolenko is CEO at Trusted Advisor Associates where she is passionate about helping organizations grow through deepening trust relationships and Geoff Snavely is Vice President & General Manager at milliCare by EBC where he is impassioned by building trust-based customer relationships through a consultative approach. Mike Petrusky asks Noelle and Geoff to share practical advice for workplace leaders hoping to navigate the tensions between return to office policies and workforce demands for flexibility. They explore the importance of trust in professional relationships, the principles of trust, and how trust can be scaled within organizations. Building a culture of trust in the workplace requires both personal commitment from employees and organizational commitment to alleviate concerns, improve communication, and create a more conducive working environment. Listen to this discussion and you will be inspired to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Noelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noellemykolenko/ Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffsnavelymillicare/ Learn more about Trusted Advisor Associates: https://trustedadvisor.com/ Learn more about Geoff's book: https://disruptivediscovery.com/ Join the "October Trust and Trustworthiness Mini-Workshop": https://education.trustedadvisor.com/courses/october-trust-and-trustworthiness-mini-workshop 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/

Jurors Antonia Cardone of Cushman & Wakefield and Carly Klaire of Acrylicize join Publisher Bob Fox for a conversation exploring the insights gained during Work Design Magazine's "2023 Next Work Environment Competition". Mike Petrusky hosted this live broadcast announcing the winners and asked the panel to share their perspective on the changing nature of the workplace, the importance of innovation, and the role of collaboration, flexibility, and wellness in the built environment. They discuss a shift in focus for the future workplace from productivity and utilization to collaboration, wellness, and human connectedness. As flexibility has become a top priority in the way we work, the panelists advise leaders to listen to their employees, provide spaces for creativity, and create inclusive work environments. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full reveal video announcing the winners and details about their innovative projects! Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-fox-aia-iida-leed-ap-89a3586/ Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-klaire-999b9980/ Connect with Antonia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniacardone/ Watch the full hour-long video with Mike, Bob, Carly and Antonia: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-2023-next-work-environment-competition.html 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/

Discover how Citi's Linda Foggie promotes holistic connectedness in workplace design, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and productivity. Learn about the importance of creating well-designed spaces for diverse work styles, and how real estate leaders can shape future organizations through enhanced employee experiences.

Explore the power of data for facility management and real estate decision-making. Discussions on balancing flexibility and business outcomes. Importance of community and impact of workplace leaders on the future of work. Emphasis on data collection and adaptability in the evolving work landscape.

Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA is Principal and Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler where she is passionate about leading their Workplace Performance Index® (WPIx), which measures how people work, space effectiveness and workplace experience for clients. Mike Petrusky asks Janet to share stories from her 40-year journey in workplace strategy, research and design, with a focus on how the physical workplace can impact employee engagement and business performance. Mike and Janet celebrate their common communities at IFMA and Workplace Evolutionaries as they explore highlights of Gensler's latest global workplace research showing that employers are providing choice in the workplace, but not the choice that workers say they need. They share how facility management leaders can create the environments where their workforce can thrive while offering inspiration to help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-pogue-mclaurin-faia-fiida-604b913/ Learn more about Gensler: https://www.gensler.com/ Read Gensler's latest research on Work & The Workplace: https://www.gensler.com/research-topic-work-and-the-workplace Explore the 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/

Marc Weigum is Founder of Unified Purpose where he provides experience, perspective, processes, and abilities to help organizations embrace the ever-evolving nature of the workplace environment and Brad Golden is Workplace Insights Lead at VergeSense utilizing sensor technology to improve experiences with occupancy intelligence. Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar entitled "Making the most of your space: why data matters" where he asked Marc and Brad about how data can drive smarter workplace decision-making. They explored emerging trends in how and why people use the office, and the role that tech can play in getting your real estate footprint right, using data in recent index reports from both Eptura and VerseSense. They discussed how workplace technology impacts space utilization and portfolio optimization and offered advice on making the right work tech investments with confidence. Tune in for some audio highlights and then check out the full video with Q&A that will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-weigum-758635107/ Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-golden/ Watch the full video with Mike, Marc and Brad: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-making-the-most-out-of-your-space.html Explore the Vergesense Occupancy Intelligence Index: https://www.vergesense.com/learn/occupancy-intelligence-index Download the Eptura Workplace Index for Q2 2023: https://eptura.com/news/eptura-workplace-index-q2-2023/ 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/

Cassandra Holbrook is Corporate Facilities Planner at Walter P Moore where she is proud to help create productive and good-looking office environments for a company that makes beautiful works of public structural art come to life. Mike Petrusky asks Cassandra to share her background story in the hospitality industry and the process of a recent office relocation in El Paso, TX. She gives some great ideas for facility management leaders who are working hard to manage the spaces and places in which their teams work. Mike and Cassandra agree that there is a great opportunity to incorporate hospitality lessons and strategies while doing facilities planning for your organization. They offer insights and practical advice for FM practitioners who would like to care for the workforce by being a Workplace Innovator! Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraholbrook/ Learn more about Walter P Moore: https://www.walterpmoore.com/ Explore the Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://eptura.com/news/eptura-workplace-index-q2-2023/ 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/