Flex Perspectives

By Flex Index

Welcome to Flex Perspectives, the podcast that brings the latest conversations on flexible work straight to your inbox. Listen in as we interview the thought leaders, innovators, and executives shapin... more

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How many episodes does Flex Perspectives have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Flex Perspectives episodes:

April 19, 2024The Customer Within: Flexible Leadership Strategies for Corporate and Place-Based Teams
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.
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45min
April 05, 2024Beyond Borders: Building Culture in a Remote World | Tony Jamous
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.
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40min
March 22, 2024Inside Allstate's Flex Work Experimentation Strategy | Lauren DeYoung
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.
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45min
March 01, 2024Crafting a Unified Vision: Driving Executive Consensus in Flex Work | Dawn Mitchell
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.
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38min
February 16, 2024How Generative AI is Reshaping Real Estate | Alex Wolkomir
In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Alex Wolkomir, Partner at McKinsey & Company. Alex, a McKinsey & Company's Real Estate Practice leader, specializes in leveraging digital and analytics for innovative products and operational models. Alex also contributes to shaping McKinsey & Company's approach to Generative AI in real estate for tangible business impact.
Join us as we discuss:
Prime generative AI opportunities for real estate cost savings and revenue generation

Best practices for integrating generative AI, including setting a clear vision and establishing robust data collection.

Fostering a cultural transformation to create an environment that fully embraces and capitalizes on AI opportunities.
Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
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42min
January 26, 2024Finding Balance: Doist’s Approach to Sync vs Async Work | Chase Warrington
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.
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41min
January 12, 2024A Step-by-Step Guide to Hybrid Work Implementation | Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
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.
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44min
January 05, 2024A Futurist’s Predictions for 2024 — AI, Jobs, & the Workplace | Daniel Burrus
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.
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45min
December 08, 2023What Hybrid Leaders Can Learn from Fully Remote Companies | Brett Putter
In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Brett Putter, Founder and CEO of Culturegene, a culture consultancy that leverages strategy and culture to improve hybrid and remote work performance. Brett's unique perspective on the future of work combines 10+ years of culture development with his work with and research into successful remote work companies.
Join us as we discuss:
How world-leading fully remote companies like HotJar and GitLab build culture

Best practices from fully remote companies that hybrid companies should adopt

Why hybrid leaders need to be more intentional about how they implement hybrid work
Tune in for a deep dive into the culture and strategies that drive success in the future of work.
Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
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49min
December 04, 2023The Lattice Way: Developing Remote-First Leaders | Cara Allamano
In this insightful episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Cara Allamano, Chief People Officer at Lattice. With over two decades of experience in HR, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge to cultivating a workplace culture that fosters growth, learning, and optimal productivity.
Join us as we discuss:
Lattice’s journey from full time in office to a remote-first company

How Lattice utilizes pulse surveys to inform its flex work strategy

How Lattice designed a manager training program to uplevel managers for remote work
Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
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43min

FAQs about Flex Perspectives:

How many episodes does Flex Perspectives have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.