In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Emily Watkins, Regional Principal at Unispace. Emily discusses the future of workplaces, how companies are engaging employees in an in person/remote hybrid set-up, the impact of new workplaces on employees and leaders, and what leaders should be thinking about from a workplace perspective.

Unispace’s mission is to revolutionize the creation of the workplace. They are a global interior design firm who offer an agile, end-to-end experience rooted in industry-leading workplace insights and fit for today’s ever-evolving global brands.

Show Notes

• How Unispace is Revolutionizing the Office Space [1:00]
• How Companies are Reconfiguring Layouts to Promote Flexibility [5:44]
• What Companies are Doing to Better Engage their Employees in this Next Normal [7:48]
• Why Investing in Technology is Critical to Successful Implementation [13:12]
• Why Focusing on Change Management Increases Engagement [14:46]
• Maintaining Collaboration Within a Flexible Workspace [19:01]
• Why Flexible Work Spaces are no Longer Limited to Tech Companies [21:17]
• The Importance of Managing to Outcomes [22:34]
• Why it May Take 5-7 Years for Flexible Work to become the Next Normal [24:30]
• Risk Management Practices to Assess Your Company’s Real Estate Assets [26:45]
• Emily’s Journey into Commercial Real Estate [31:28]
•  Emily’s Career Advice for Those Interested in Commercial Real Estate [34:55]

Show Links

• Unispace Website