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The Workplace Innovator Podcast, hosted by speaker, entrepreneur and answer-man Mike Petrusky, offers real-world insights from top facility management & workplace leaders on how to use tech, talent and tenacity to create the best workplaces on earth. Powered by Eptura™, The Workplace Innovator helps corporate real estate, facility management, IT, and HR leaders design incredible “friction-free” workplace experiences that fuel employee productivity, tech innovation and optimal space utilization, today, and tomorrow. Tune in now!
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Mar 16, 2021 • 21min
Ep. 151: Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced Workplace
Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where he provides insightful content about the future of work. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model” where Steve shared his thoughts about "The Hybrid Workplace" and how to create an employee experience that will help engage your workforce in 2021 and beyond. Mike and Steve discussed some of the challenges your organization may be facing and they explored the new risks workplace leaders must be thinking about during these unprecedented times. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetoddexec/ Learn more about Open Sourced Workplace: https://www.opensourcedworkplace.com/ Watch the full webinar video with Steve and Mike: https://www.teem.com/webinar-download-improving-security-in-a-hybrid-working-model Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Mar 9, 2021 • 23min
Ep. 150: Return to Work: A Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Mental Health Crisis with Author Rex Miller
Rex Miller is a consultant, industry thought-leader and the author of several books including his latest “Strategy in Rebuilding: Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth”. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Return to Work: A Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Mental Health Crisis” where Rex shared his thoughts about understanding the mental health stages during a mass disaster recovery, essentials of effective management during times of disruption and returning to the workplace with confidence. They offered an honest assessment of where we stand with the pandemic and shared practical advice for workplace leaders as we move further into 2021 together. Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Learn more about Rex and his work: https://rexmiller.com/ Watch the full webinar video with Rex and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-return-to-work-a-leaders-guide-to-avoiding-the-mental-health-crisis Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Mar 2, 2021 • 19min
Ep. 149: Designing New Ways of Working That Improve Employee Experience with Nellie Hayat of VergeSense
Nellie Hayat is Head of Workplace Transformation at VergeSense where she is passionate about designing and building workplace experiences while helping to lead companies on a digital transformation journey to improve their physical and virtual employee experience. Mike Petrusky asks Nellie to share her ideas about the future of work and how workplace leaders can have a positive impact on employee experience. They discuss the importance of having a long-term strategy built on trust, intention, fluidity and optimism. Listen in as Mike and Nellie talk about practical things you can do to help your workplace be ready for the new way of working! Connect with Nellie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellie-hayat/ Learn more about VergeSense: https://vergesense.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 23, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 148: Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work with Dr. Tracy Brower of Steelcase (Part 2)
Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company and a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the macro-trends in the workplace today and how technology will impact our future workplaces. Then, Mike and Tracy take a closer look at human behavior and the needs of people in the hybrid workplace while also offering some inspirational quotes and music to help give you a positive mindset for whatever may come! Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/ Follow Tracy on Twitter: @TracyBrower108 Learn more about Tracy and her books: https://tracybrower.com/ Register for our next webinar featuring author Rex Miller: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-return-to-work-a-leaders-guide-to-avoiding-the-mental-health-crisis Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 16, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 147: Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work with Dr. Tracy Brower of Steelcase (Part 1)
Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company and a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the macro-trends in the workplace today and how technology will impact our future workplaces. Then, Mike and Tracy take a closer look at human behavior and the needs of people in the hybrid workplace while also offering some inspirational quotes and music to help give you a positive mindset for whatever may come! Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/ Follow Tracy on Twitter: @TracyBrower108 Learn more about Tracy and her books: https://tracybrower.com/ Register for our next webinar featuring author Rex Miller: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-return-to-work-a-leaders-guide-to-avoiding-the-mental-health-crisis Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 9, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 146: Is this the Workplace’s “Kodak Moment”? Insight into the Future of Work with Kay Sargent of HOK
Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace and an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Is this the Workplace’s ‘Kodak Moment’?” to explore the future of work and discover how facility management and corporate real estate leaders should lead their organizations through these pandemic times. Hear Kay’s honest and eye-opening assessment of where we are as an industry during this audio highlight episode of the show! Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Download the full webinar video with Kay and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-replay-thinking-forward-is-this-the-workplaces-kodak-moment Register for our next webinar featuring author Rex Miller: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-return-to-work-a-leaders-guide-to-avoiding-the-mental-health-crisis Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 145: Higher Education Perspectives & Next Gen Workplace Leaders with Dean Paul A. Pavlou, Ph.D. of the C. T. Bauer College of Business at U of H
Paul A. Pavlou, Ph.D. is Dean of the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston where he leads a dynamic and vibrant group of faculty and staff, along with a motivated and hard-working student body across graduate, undergraduate, doctoral and executive education programs. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about the lessons learned during the pandemic and how workplace leaders can adapt to changes in the marketplace. They discuss trends in real estate, the impact of technology and how we all must collaborate to address “the digital divide” in the coming decade. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-a-pavlou-6003a16/ Learn more about the Bauer College of Business: https://www.bauer.uh.edu/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jan 26, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 144: Planning for the Future Workplace by Exploring the ROI of Technology Tools (from Future Offices Winter 2021) with Yitsy Montano of UKG
Yitsy Montano is Campus Programs Manager at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and technology related to facility management and the workplace. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky and Yitsy presented a fireside chat during the Future Offices Winter conference to explore the ROI of digital workplace and real estate technology tools. They discussed how workplace leaders can navigate this time of great change by rethinking their facilities, facing the hybrid workplace challenges ahead, balancing people and technology while building a culture that is prepared for the next normal. Connect with Yitsy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yitsymontano/ Learn more about Future Offices: https://www.iqpc.com/events-nextgenerationoffices/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jan 19, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 143: IFMA’s World Workplace 2020 Session Highlights – Insights & Inspiration from 5 Facility Management Leaders
In December 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live panel discussion for IFMA’s World Workplace 2020 – The Virtual Experience. Listen to these audio highlights about our evolving workplaces, adapting to changes during COVID and leading your organization into the future. Five amazing facility management leaders share their insights and offer inspiration to help you take the lead as a workplace innovator. Connect with our panelists on LinkedIn (in order of appearance): Razia Ferdousi-Meyer - Global Operations & Workplace Services Leader at Ankura https://www.linkedin.com/in/raziameyer/ Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP - Director, Building Operations & OFM at American Psychological Association https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-thompson-5b05a86/ Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M. - Operations Group Manager at General Motors https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-rounds-fma-c-e-m-b1a14312/ Darin Rose, CFM, SFP, GGP, CRFP - Director of Administration & Facilities at Credit Union of Colorado https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinrose1/ Case Runolfson, CFM - Sr. Director, Facilities Management Department at American Institutes for Research https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-case-runolfson-4a720012/ Download the full session video recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/panel-discussion-ifma-wwp-2020 Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jan 12, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 142: The Rise of "Corporatality": When FM, Workplace Branding & Hospitality Collide with Elicia Young of Intuit & Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP of Red Hat
Elicia Young is Staff Program Manager, Workplace Services at Intuit, and Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP is Senior Global Facilities Strategist at Red Hat. In December 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Rise of 'Corporatality' - When FM, Workplace Branding, and Hospitality Collide” as Elicia and Jeffrey shared their thoughts about how the future of employee experience and what it means to incorporate "Corporatality" into your organization. With facility managers needing to creatively deliver services and provide new workspaces, how do companies maintain their culture and still keep the feeling of their brand? Find out during this audio highlight episode of the show! Connect with Elicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliciayoung/ Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buck-fmp-sfp-54611b8b/ Download the full webinar with Elicia, Jeffrey, and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-replay-the-rise-of-corporatality Register for our next webinar featuring Kay Sargent of HOK: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-thinking-forward-is-this-the-workplaces-kodak-moment Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com