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Sep 26, 2023 • 32min

Ep. 275: “Always a Two-Way Street” – Building Trust in the Workplace with Noelle Mykolenko of Trusted Advisor Associates & Geoff Snavely of milliCare by EBC

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/  
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Sep 19, 2023 • 21min

Ep. 274: “Things Are Changing…Try New Things” - Insights from Work Design’s 2023 Next Work Environment Competition with Bob Fox, Antonia Cardone and Carly Klaire

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/  
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Sep 12, 2023 • 25min

Ep. 273: “Find A Way” – Creating Holistic Connectedness and Valuable Workplace Experiences in Corporate Real Estate with Linda Foggie, AIA of Citi

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.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 22min

Ep. 272: “It’s a Winding Road, So Be Flexible” – CRE and FM Data-Driven Decision-Making with David Mirmelli, MBA, MCR of Fortinet and Dr. Eldar Gizzatov of Basking.io

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.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 21min

Ep. 271: “These Experiences People Crave” – Workplace Research & Design Strategies for the Future of Work with Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA of Gensler

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/  
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Aug 22, 2023 • 27min

Ep. 270: “Don’t Be Afraid That It May Not Work” – Why Data Matters When Making the Most of Your Space with Marc Weigum of Unified Purpose and Brad Golden of VergeSense

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/  
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Aug 15, 2023 • 21min

Ep. 269: “We Would Like You To Be On Board With Us” – Hospitality, Flexibility and Adaptability in the Hybrid Workplace with Cassandra Holbrook of Walter P Moore

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/  
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Aug 8, 2023 • 35min

Ep. 268: “It’s Not Rocket Science (but it is complicated)” – Workplace Trends, Human Behavior, and the Power of Data with Sandra Panara of Relogix

In this podcast, Sandra Panara and Mike Petrusky discuss workplace trends, including post-pandemic challenges and the importance of flexibility. They emphasize the value of workplace metrics and data-driven decisions to optimize office spaces for hybrid work environments. Sandra shares insights on navigating workplace trends and human behavior, highlighting the complexities faced by workplace leaders. The conversation offers practical ideas for enhancing the employee experience and achieving workplace innovation.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 20min

Ep. 267: “The Future of Work is Human” – How Hybrid Prepares Us for the Disruption of Generative A.I. with Dr. Sean Gallagher of Swinburne University of Technology

Dr. Sean Gallagher is one of Australia’s leading experts on the future of work. He works with leaders to help their businesses effectively leverage their workers in the digital economy and disrupted environments. Mike Petrusky asks Sean about his hybrid work research and the role of the “new office” as a place for activities based on meaningful collaboration and human connection. They discuss disruptions in the world of work and the workplace and explore the impact that generative A.I. will have on our people and places. Sean believes that to get the significant benefits hybrid has to offer, we need to begin better structuring and programming activities based on “what works best where” and reimagine the office to allow for creativity, innovation, and human experiences. Mike and Sean offer practical ideas and inspiration to help you become a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhgallagher/ Explore the Centre for the New Workforce website: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-the-new-workforce/ 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/  
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Jul 25, 2023 • 20min

Ep. 266: “It’s the Little Things That Make the Difference” – Delivering Great Services in Workplace & Facilities Management with Oliver Boote of Mace

Oliver Boote is Senior Facilities and Workplace Manager for the UK and Ireland at Mace where he is passionate about the future of work and workplaces. Mace is shaping the built environment while leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Mike Petrusky asks Oliver about his background in recruitment and passion for employee experience, sustainable offices and delivering exceptional services to create great workplaces. They discuss capturing the data needed to right-size portfolios and measuring the ROI when utilizing technology applications in the built environment today. Mike and Oliver explore the challenges and opportunities for facility management professionals to take the lead and deliver on the new expectations of the workforce. Check out this episode for a reminder about what matters most in the world of FM and to find inspiration to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oboote/ Explore the Mace website: https://www.macegroup.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/  

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