At Work in America - Embracing Flexibility and Remote Work: Lessons from the Real Estate Industry

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Chief People Officer, Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Summary

In the 17th season of the At Work in America podcast, Steve Boese and Trish Steed learn more about the real estate industry with Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Chief People Officer at Anywhere Real Estate. They highlight the industry’s high turnover, the importance of a growth mindset for real estate agents, and the shift towards remote and flexible work post-pandemic. They also emphasize the need for human-centric leadership, transparency, and leveraging technology like Gen AI to enhance productivity and employee engagement. The conversation also touches on the future of work, including the importance of automation, skill shifts, and the global workforce.

Chapters

01:12. Paychex Acquisition and Economic Concerns

03:51 Real Estate Industry Overview

16:23 Remote Work and Flexibility in the Real Estate Industry

20:27 Leadership and Connection in a Remote Environment

34:31 Future Trends and Opportunities in HR

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This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Here’s a stat for you: 85% of businesses are expecting higher revenue this year, but many are still worried about economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and rising costs. Sound familiar? That's why you need to check out the results of the sixth annual Priorities for Business Leaders survey from our friends at Paychex. They’ve surveyed companies just like yours to uncover the top challenges and strategies driving business success in 2025 — from streamlining HR tasks to setting employees up for growth. Curious? Head to paychex.com/awiato read the full report. Don’t just guess your priorities — know them.

At Work in America - Happy New Year 2025!

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Summary

In this episode, Steve Boese and Trish Steed kick off 2025 by reflecting on the Rose Parade, discussing personal best days, and exploring the Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Moose. They discuss the 2025 Trends Report, highlighting key themes such as caregiving, technology, and workplace dynamics. The conversation wraps up with aspirations for the new year, emphasizing the importance of empathy and creative approaches to personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to 2025: A New Year Begins

06:22 Best Day Ever: Personal Reflections

12:26 Color of the Year: Mocha Moose and Trends

18:27 2025 Trends Report: Insights and Predictions

24:24 Words for the Year: Aspirations and Goals

Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Here’s a stat for you: 85% of businesses are expecting higher revenue this year, but many are still worried about economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and rising costs. Sound familiar? That's why you need to check out the results of the sixth annual Priorities for Business Leaders survey from our friends at Paychex. They’ve surveyed companies just like yours to uncover the top challenges and strategies driving business success in 2025 — from streamlining HR tasks to setting employees up for growth. Curious? Head to paychex.com/awia to read the full report. Don’t just guess your priorities — know them.

The Role Recognition Plays in Supporting Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Robert Ordever & Stuart Cheesman, O.C. Tanner Europe

Today, Mervyn talks with Robert Ordever and Stuart Cheesman about some of the key findings from O.C. Tanner's Global Culture Report 2025.

During the conversation they discuss:

- Importance of Recognition and Support in the workplace

- How recognition can support better Mental Health at work

- The role of recognition in improving employee wellbeing

- How to improve the transitioning of employees to different roles

- AI's role in employee recognition

- Building trust in the workplace

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HR's Role in Boosting Organizational Energy and Innovation

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer: People & Transformational HR Ltd

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, published author who is consistently ranked as one of HR's most influential thinkers, about the evolving nature of work, and some of the latest thinking and practice around organisational energy, skills based working, and innovation.

During the conversation they discuss :

- HR's Role in Navigating Emerging Technologies

- Building internal skills inventories

- Balancing the benefits of automation with the need for employees to engage in imaginative and creative tasks

- Increasing organizational energy by providing stimulation, variety, exploration, and a sense of achievement

- Replacing performance management with a more narrative-based and descriptive approach to employee evaluation

- Re-evaluating the employer/employee relationship

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