Flex Perspectives

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Adrienne Rowe, Head of Workplace Strategy at Raytheon Technologies. Adrienne emphasizes recognizing employees as "the customer within" and understanding their unique needs and preferences. By viewing employees through this lens, leaders can make more informed decisions and create a supportive work environment that fosters agency and engagement. Join us as we discuss:  How Adrienne’s start at Disney shaped her perspective on employee experience What questions execs should be focused on instead of where people work How flexibility can be applied to place-based roles  Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Tony Jamous, CEO and Co-Founder of Oyster. As a global employment platform, Oyster aims to remove the barriers to remote work and distributed hiring, making hiring people anywhere easier for companies everywhere.   Join us as we discuss:  How Tony conceived of Oyster before the pandemic’s impact  Oyster’s rapid growth to a fully remote organization How Oyster builds culture without ever getting the full team together in person  Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Lauren DeYoung, Allstate's Workplace Futurist. Lauren shares insights into Allstate’s approach to work location flexibility, which shapes how its 55,000 employees connect and interact in a distributed workplace.  Join us as we discuss:  The importance of employee communication channels Allstate’s innovative lab approach for fostering new ideas The impact of Allstate’s flex work initiatives on real estate, recruitment, and engagement  Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Dawn Mitchell, Chief People Officer at HackerOne, a global leader in human-powered security, and a Board Member at Happily. Dawn has spearheaded the effort and implementation of HackerOne’s digital-first approach.  Join us as we discuss: How to align your exec team around your flexible work model  The crucial relationship between the Chief People Officer and CFO during implementation  Balancing politeness and firmness when setting work and communication expectations Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

Alex Wolkomir, Partner at McKinsey, discusses prime opportunities for cost savings and revenue in real estate using generative AI. The podcast explores best practices for integrating AI, cultural transformation, and McKinsey's early interest in AI impact on marketing and lease analysis in real estate.

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Chase Warrington, Head of Remote at Doist and a Forbes Business Council member. Chase, a leading authority on implementing and optimizing fully remote work, regularly contributes to prominent remote-work organizations, conferences, and publications. His expertise has earned global recognition, placing him on the 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices for Remote Work and in the 2023 Remote Influencer Report.  Join us as we discuss: How Doist employees spend only 2 hrs/week in meetings Why well-executed fully remote work is not just a cost saver compared to having offices How to maximize impact by breaking down your time at offsites Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

In this episode, Rob Sadow and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky go beyond generalities and explore the nitty-gritty details of hybrid work implementation. Dr. Gleb is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a best-selling author, and a prolific writer often featured in Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, and other leading publications. Join us as we discuss: Why relying on data is essential for crafting an effective hybrid work policy How to revamp communication strategies to enhance collaboration and productivity Best practices for supporting asynchronous work to optimize performance Gain valuable insights as Dr. Gleb outlines a specific roadmap that any organization can follow to unlock the full potential of their hybrid work model. Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with six-time entrepreneur, best-selling author, and futurist Daniel Burrus. With accurate predictions dating back to the early 1980s, Daniel has established a global reputation for foreseeing the future of technology-driven change and its impact on the business world.  Join us as we discuss:  The transformative impact of AI on industries and tasks The challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in the evolving job market Practical strategies for thriving in an AI-focused world  The changing dynamics of the workspace and the blending of remote and in-office work This thought-provoking conversation goes beyond predictions, providing a roadmap for individuals and businesses to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the transformative power of AI. Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 

Brett Putter, Founder and CEO of Culturegene, discusses how fully remote companies like HotJar and GitLab build culture. He also shares best practices for hybrid companies to adopt and the importance of intentional implementation of hybrid work by leaders.

Cara Allamano, Chief People Officer at Lattice, discusses Lattice's transition to a remote-first company, their use of pulse surveys for flex work strategy, and their manager training program for remote work.