Work Happy by Silicon Reef

Welcome to the SERIES PREMIERE of Work Happy - a podcast series focused on using technology to explore better ways of working. 

We’re kickstarting this podcast with a breakdown of the methods behind IKEA’s incredible, almost family-like culture. From their emphasis on togetherness, to their dedication to highlighting motivating stories from stores around the world through Yammer, there’s no stronger advocate for IKEA’s internal communications strategy than Daniela Rogosic and Guy Britt. 

IKEA’s CEO Communication Leader and Global Head of Co-Worker Communication both join Alex Graves, Founder & MD of Silicon Reef and host of ‘Work Happy’, to pull back the curtain on ‘Flatpack TV’, how they connect with a workforce that are predominantly on the shop floor, and picking the right channels to encourage their teams to look after one another.

This episode covers

• Communicating with a workforce largely away from PC’s and laptops
• The strengthened culture provided by IKEA’s ‘Bible’
• Creating the ‘Flatpack TV’ show for its staff
• IKEA’s view on the future of working flexibly
• Emphasising conversations over monologues at their events
• Supporting mental health, and the ways co-workers lift each other

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamalexgraves/
Links & references at: https://siliconreef.co.uk/work-happy-podcast/

Hello and welcome to "Work Happy" - a podcast series focused on using technology to explore better ways of working.

I'm your host, Alex Graves, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Silicon Reef, a leading SharePoint Development Agency and Microsoft Partner which creates people-led solutions that work.

I've started this podcast to interview those who are leading the future of work within some of the biggest global brands including IKEA, The Cooperative and Virgin Media to name a few.

At the end of a turbulent year that has radicalised the way we work, we'll also be delving into the stories behind the successes and failures of the working world during the pandemic.

In each episode, we highlight key practical tips and new technology releases across M365 Teams, Sharepoint and Workplace Analytics for tech leaders and internal comms teams to implement.

Our aim is to encourage people and organisations to find the balance between productivity, wellbeing and ultimately happiness at work.

You can follow the show via our website at https://siliconreef.co.uk/ or on your favourite podcasting platform.

Be sure to hit the subscribe button and please leave us a review if you're enjoying it - we'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions on brands you want to hear from.

See you soon for episode 1!

Links & references at: https://siliconreef.co.uk/
Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamalexgraves/
Get in touch: [email protected]