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

Rex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of "The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance". Mike Petrusky asks Rex about getting started with human behavior changes and explores how insights gained from new research on health and wellness in the workplace have shifted the conversation. Rex and his team used extensive studies to discover the the root problem with workplace wellness programs and suggest how organizations can make them more effective. The built environment and physical space is now a central character in the discussion as we seek to manage stress in the workplace and Rex says for the first time that medical science and building science have converged to create healthier environments. Rex shares his thoughts on strategic foresight and culture change and the need for collaboration across different departments to shift behavioral health. Mike asks Rex about his favorite song and musical artist which leads to another edition of "podcast karaoke" featuring a Joe Cocker classic! Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Find details about Rex's books: https://rexmiller.com/books/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Jill Christensen is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and she partners with the best and brightest leaders around the world to re-engage employees, improve productivity, retention, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth. Mike Petrusky asks Jill to share her ideas about how workplace leaders from every department can influence their organization's culture to improve engagement and deliver enhanced employee experiences. Jill and Mike agree that human beings are wired similarly regardless of where they are in the world or what their generational category. They discuss practical ideas and share advice about strategic thinking and problem solving, regardless of your role, which will help you deliver positive culture change in your organization. Mike and Jill discuss one of the most amazing venues in Denver which inspires Mike to perform the opening of his favorite concert film by U2! Connect with Jill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillchristensen/ Find details about Jill's book & speaking: http://www.jillchristensenintl.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Dr. Eunhwa Yang is an assistant professor in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech where her scholarly passion lies in the area of sustainable building practices and the relationship between people and the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Dr. Yang about her research and the insights she has gained regarding workplace leadership, innovation, change management and the human side of adopting new technologies. The talent gap in the FM community has led Dr. Yang to pursue a partnership with the IFMA Atlanta Chapter which allows her to bring experiential learning to the students at GT. Passing along knowledge through personal interaction and the importance of communication and partnerships are the keys to success when proving our value in the workplace. While isolation and a lack of human interaction leads to loneliness, Mike and Dr. Yang discuss how workplace leaders have an opportunity to address this problem with thoughtful strategies for the built environment. Dr. Yang also recognizes the role of the IFMA Foundation in her career development and she shares her desire to give back to the next generation in the FM community, while Mike tries to impress us with his knowledge of classical music! Connect with Dr. Yang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunhwa-y-696b5216/ Find details about Dr. Yang's work at GT: https://bc.gatech.edu/people/eunhwa-yang Learn more about IFMA Atlanta: https://www.ifmaatlanta.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Michelle Boolton is National Architecture & Design Manager at Gunlocke where she is a dedicated leader and lifelong student of design. Mike Petrusky asks Michelle about her "passion and purpose" to understand the workplace by conducting research, developing insights, and contributing to the ongoing conversation about space and why it matters. Michelle emphasizes the primary importance of human beings when designing spaces and she shares some of what she has learned about the psychology of people, workplace culture, and supporting privacy while accentuating focused work. Mike and Michelle discuss converging technologies in the workplace and the 2018 IIDA roundtable discussions where Michelle contributed her ideas about the business of design and what the year 2045 might look like around people and place and purpose. This episode offers motivation, inspiration and music from Pink and Katy Perry, as well as a few laughs along the way! Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleboolton Find details about the IIDA Roundable: http://www.iida.org/resources/content/7/8/5/2/documents/industry-roundtable-21-the-business-of-design.pdf Learn more about Gunlocke: https://www.gunlocke.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

David Martínez, PhD is Global Director at FMHOUSE, an international firm providing Facility Management consultancy and training, while also serving as Director of CIFMERS Global. In recognition of World FM Day this week, Mike Petrusky asks David to share his perspective on the state of the facility management industry across the world. David offers an analogy to help explain how facility management is viewed and how workplace-related terminology is understood in different countries. Mike and David talk about some of the past guests from the "FM Innovator" podcast and the thought-leadership that have provided to the FM community. They also agree on the importance of elevating the FM profession and the need to educate people outside of the profession through platforms like this podcast and CIFMERS Global conferences. Mike also asks David about the type of music that gets him inspired and is surprised by the response! Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmartinezfm/ Find details about EFMC 2018: http://www.cifmers.com/efmc2018/EFMC2018-PROGRAM.pdf Learn more about FMHOUSE: http://www.fm-house.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Houston, TX was the location for the "Workplace Champions Summit 2018" – iOFFICE's 3rd Annual User Conference which took place in April. After two days at Minute Maid Park, watching a little baseball, socializing and working together to take advantage of all the exciting opportunities that exist in today's workplace, Mike Petrusky shares audio highlights from the event. One of the themes on everyone's mind was the idea of designing a workplace today that will meet the needs of employees tomorrow and for years to come. We know that creating a strong employee experience is at the center of the conversation, along with smart workplace technology and data insights. This episode includes audio clips from: Jill Christensen - Employee Engagement Expert, Best Selling Author & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Jill: http://www.jillchristensenintl.com/ Vik Bangia - Business Strategist, Corporate RE Outsourcing Expert & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Vik: http://www.verumconsulting.com/ Stephen Hinkle - Sr. Facilities Planner at The Hershey Company Learn more about Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjhinkle/ The workplace of the future is one that emphasizes greater flexibility, mobility and connectivity. The expectations from both employees and the C-suite have never been higher. That means forward-thinking facilities managers and workplace leaders need to be proactive about the way they design and manage the workplace. And they'll need to look at new metrics to demonstrate success. Read more at the iOFFICE blog: https://www.iofficecorp.com/blog Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Listen to DJ Mike P.'s iOFFICE UC18 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/mzkr16vot283ra8yiql1n905i/playlist/46j3gEnh0NpuKJKkUgzVwX?si=fRcWKB5cSNKk9GI8TcRuyw Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Dusty Duistermars is Senior Managing Director, Connected Places Practice Group, Innovation & Solutions Team at Newmark Knight Frank. Mike Petrusky asks Dusty about key technology trends and available tools that are impacting our workplace experiences. The problems that Dusty's group works to solve include everything from basic occupancy planning to conference room scheduling and leveraging data from integrated automation systems. Dusty says that the first step workplace leaders should take is to really understand how an organization works by gathering data about how space is utilized. He explains the three different levels of smart offices and the requirements needed to help companies connect their employees to the workplace using mobile platforms. Mike asks Dusty about bringing together decision-makers from various departments and how workplace professionals can be more strategic about improving productivity by connecting people to their space. Mike and Dusty share a favorite book author, inspirational quotes, and an appreciation for Zac Brown Band's version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"! Connect with Dusty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustycre/ Read Dusty's Blog Series on the Intelligent Office: http://www.ngkfgcs.com/Blog/April-2018/Understanding-the-Intelligent-Office-A-CRE-guide Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is a construction enthusiast, blockchain advocate, lean thinker, and the host of "The Constructrr Podcast" where she interviews AEC and workplace industry-leaders about not only trends, but the cultural impact of construction projects. Mike Petrusky met with Brittanie during IFMA's Facility Fusion in Chicago and she shared her passion for the construction industry and offered insights gathered from interviewing guests while recording more than 60 episodes of her show. Culture change requires a mindset shift to apply the data and information we have available so that people can learn how best to interact with technology. Mike and Brittanie share a common philosophy and a desire to focus on human relationships and the importance of transparency in these relationships for the greater good. With an expertise in project management, Brittanie talks about the need for flexibility and a strategic view of collaboration with FM, HR and all other stakeholders during a construction project. Mike asks Brittanie about the origins of her interest in architecture and wonders if Star Wars played a role while they both share some common experiences that have come from being podcasters! Connect with Brittanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittaniect/ Follow Brittanie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brittanie_ct Learn more about CONSTRUCTRR: http://www.constructrr.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Catch up on past episodes of "The FM Innovator Podcast": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/facility-management-innovator/id1154571864 Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Joseph Aamidor is a subject matter expert in the built environment (buildings, IoT, energy and sustainability) with years of experience in consulting and software product management, sales, and implementation. Mike Petrusky asks Joe about his data-driven focus and how today's workplace technology is no longer just about energy and use, but can also provide insight into how operationally efficient buildings can be for the occupants of these facilities. With the huge number of technology providers in our complex and fragmented industry, Joe offers advice for workplace decision-makers to be more confident when approaching vendor selection. He shares his multi-step process to technology procurement and reminds us about the importance of education and training for successful adoption after a new software solution is implemented. Mike and Joe discuss how focusing on technology can allow industry professionals to provide workplace as a service and deliver an end-user experience that will help to attract and retain talent while also addressing privacy and security concerns. This episode features multiple inspirational quotes and Mike asks Joe about Star Wars, plus they discover an uplifting way to share music from Radiohead! Connect with Joseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaamidor/ Follow Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaamidor Learn more about Joseph's expertise with publications from Aamidor Consulting: https://www.aamidorconsulting.com/publications Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Catch up on past episodes of "The FM Innovator Podcast": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/facility-management-innovator/id1154571864 Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Adam Stoltz is Managing Director, Workplace Experience & Strategy at Transwestern where he uses social science data to inform workplace strategy and real estate decision-making. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about how organizations can plan to use their space to best meet the needs of the occupants of their facilities. While using data to help drive and inform better decision-making about how space is used, Adam helps us understand why we have office space, where it should be, and how workplace leaders can help their organizations perform better. Mike talks with Adam about the technology tools available today that allow for better research and understanding of how people spend their time at work and we learn about the importance of user experience and service as an amenity in corporate real estate. Mike and Adam share a background in marketing and reflect on their time together at IFMA and CoreNet Global while also offering some inspiration from Walt Whitman and discussing the combination of Metallica with classical music! Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abstoltz/ Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abstoltz Learn more about Transwestern: https://transwestern.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Catch up on past episodes of "The FM Innovator Podcast": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/facility-management-innovator/id1154571864 Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/