Designing Work that Can Work for Everyone

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Cali Williams Yost, CEO & Founder of the Flex+Strategy Group

Summary

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish meet with Callie Williams Yost to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace flexibility. They explore the impact of the pandemic on work design, the importance of intentionality in creating flexible work models, and the need for organizations to adapt to changing employee expectations. The conversation highlights the significance of data-driven discussions with leadership, the role of AI in shaping the future of work, and the necessity of engaging employees in the process of reimagining work. Additionally, they touch on the importance of physical space in supporting work activities and the ongoing challenges leaders face in navigating these changes.

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Work Design

04:12 Flexibility in the Workplace

07:32 Engaging Leadership in Change

13:15 The importance of Employee Engagement

16:23 Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

26:13 Holistic Approaches to Work Coordination

32:15 Building Trust and Collaboration in Teams

41:00 Reimagining Work Post-Pandemic

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