Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

Jurors Antonia Cardone of Cushman & Wakefield and Carly Klaire of Acrylicize join Publisher Bob Fox for a conversation exploring the insights gained during Work Design Magazine's "2023 Next Work Environment Competition". Mike Petrusky hosted this live broadcast announcing the winners and asked the panel to share their perspective on the changing nature of the workplace, the importance of innovation, and the role of collaboration, flexibility, and wellness in the built environment. They discuss a shift in focus for the future workplace from productivity and utilization to collaboration, wellness, and human connectedness. As flexibility has become a top priority in the way we work, the panelists advise leaders to listen to their employees, provide spaces for creativity, and create inclusive work environments. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full reveal video announcing the winners and details about their innovative projects!

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-fox-aia-iida-leed-ap-89a3586/

Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-klaire-999b9980/

Connect with Antonia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniacardone/

Watch the full hour-long video with Mike, Bob, Carly and Antonia: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-2023-next-work-environment-competition.html

Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Linda Foggie, AIA is Managing Director, Global Head of Real Estate Operations at Citi where she is known for her ability to build strong, high-performing company cultures with high levels of belonging and engagement globally across wide geographic regions. Mike Petrusky asks Linda to share her thoughts on employee experiences today and how leaders can integrate people and places by providing a holistic connectedness in the workplace. Mike and Linda discuss the importance of designing inclusive and sustainable workplaces and the role of real estate leaders in shaping the future of our organizations. They explore enhancing the workplace experience by focusing on creating well-designed, functional spaces that foster connections and productivity for different work styles and preferences. Linda believes that "fortune favors the bold" and that a more holistic approach to creating and managing workspaces will result in better experiences for our people and greater value for our companies. Enjoy this conversation that will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafoggie/

Learn more about Citi: https://www.citigroup.com/global

Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

David Mirmelli, MBA, MCR is Global Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities at Fortinet where he is passionate about creating innovative international workplaces across continents and cultures, and Dr. Eldar Gizzatov is CEO & Co-founder at Basking.io, a workplace occupancy analytics company. Mike Petrusky asks David and Eldar to share their views on the future workplace and the power of data for facility management and real estate occupancy decision-making. They explore some of the technologies and tools available to help leaders deliver on the expectations of their employees as we try to balance the tension between flexibility and business outcomes. With a common interest in music, IFMA, and CoreNet, Mike and his guests discuss the importance of community and opportunity for workplace leaders to have an impact on the future of work. Check out this discussion to learn how you can be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmirmelli/

Connect with Eldar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eldar-gizzatov/

Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/

Learn more about Basking: https://basking.io/

Explore the latest Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA is Principal and Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler where she is passionate about leading their Workplace Performance Index® (WPIx), which measures how people work, space effectiveness and workplace experience for clients. Mike Petrusky asks Janet to share stories from her 40-year journey in workplace strategy, research and design, with a focus on how the physical workplace can impact employee engagement and business performance. Mike and Janet celebrate their common communities at IFMA and Workplace Evolutionaries as they explore highlights of Gensler's latest global workplace research showing that employers are providing choice in the workplace, but not the choice that workers say they need. They share how facility management leaders can create the environments where their workforce can thrive while offering inspiration to help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-pogue-mclaurin-faia-fiida-604b913/

Learn more about Gensler: https://www.gensler.com/

Read Gensler's latest research on Work & The Workplace: https://www.gensler.com/research-topic-work-and-the-workplace

Explore the Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/content-eptura-workplace-index-Q2.html

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Marc Weigum is Founder of Unified Purpose where he provides experience, perspective, processes, and abilities to help organizations embrace the ever-evolving nature of the workplace environment and Brad Golden is Workplace Insights Lead at VergeSense utilizing sensor technology to improve experiences with occupancy intelligence. Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar entitled "Making the most of your space: why data matters" where he asked Marc and Brad about how data can drive smarter workplace decision-making. They explored emerging trends in how and why people use the office, and the role that tech can play in getting your real estate footprint right, using data in recent index reports from both Eptura and VerseSense. They discussed how workplace technology impacts space utilization and portfolio optimization and offered advice on making the right work tech investments with confidence. Tune in for some audio highlights and then check out the full video with Q&A that will inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-weigum-758635107/

Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-golden/

Watch the full video with Mike, Marc and Brad: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-making-the-most-out-of-your-space.html

Explore the Vergesense Occupancy Intelligence Index: https://www.vergesense.com/learn/occupancy-intelligence-index

Download the Eptura Workplace Index for Q2 2023: https://eptura.com/news/eptura-workplace-index-q2-2023/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Cassandra Holbrook is Corporate Facilities Planner at Walter P Moore where she is proud to help create productive and good-looking office environments for a company that makes beautiful works of public structural art come to life. Mike Petrusky asks Cassandra to share her background story in the hospitality industry and the process of a recent office relocation in El Paso, TX. She gives some great ideas for facility management leaders who are working hard to manage the spaces and places in which their teams work. Mike and Cassandra agree that there is a great opportunity to incorporate hospitality lessons and strategies while doing facilities planning for your organization. They offer insights and practical advice for FM practitioners who would like to care for the workforce by being a Workplace Innovator!

Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraholbrook/

Learn more about Walter P Moore: https://www.walterpmoore.com/

Explore the Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://eptura.com/news/eptura-workplace-index-q2-2023/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Sandra Panara is Director of Analytics, Insights & Innovation at Relogix where she is a seasoned Corporate Real Estate thought-leader passionate about the flexible workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Sandra about her career journey as both a practitioner and consultant as they discuss the value of workplace metrics, which extends beyond simple cost savings to aligning office real estate strategies with business objectives and goals. They explore the new realities facing leaders today as post-pandemic attitudes and behaviors drive challenges around space planning, utilization, and optimization. Mike and Sandra agree that flexibility and choice are essential for the workforce, but they offer differing perspectives on how facility management and CRE practitioners might deliver on the expectations of both their employees and organizational leadership. Listen as they offer practical ideas and inspiration to enable you to be a Workplace Innovator!

Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spanara/

Explore the Relogix 2023 Benchmark Report: https://www.relogix.com/books/optimizing-office-space-in-2023-and-beyond/

Review the Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/eptura-workplace-index.html

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Dr. Sean Gallagher is one of Australia's leading experts on the future of work. He works with leaders to help their businesses effectively leverage their workers in the digital economy and disrupted environments. Mike Petrusky asks Sean about his hybrid work research and the role of the "new office" as a place for activities based on meaningful collaboration and human connection. They discuss disruptions in the world of work and the workplace and explore the impact that generative A.I. will have on our people and places. Sean believes that to get the significant benefits hybrid has to offer, we need to begin better structuring and programming activities based on "what works best where" and reimagine the office to allow for creativity, innovation, and human experiences. Mike and Sean offer practical ideas and inspiration to help you become a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhgallagher/

Explore the Centre for the New Workforce website: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-the-new-workforce/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Oliver Boote is Senior Facilities and Workplace Manager for the UK and Ireland at Mace where he is passionate about the future of work and workplaces. Mace is shaping the built environment while leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Mike Petrusky asks Oliver about his background in recruitment and passion for employee experience, sustainable offices and delivering exceptional services to create great workplaces. They discuss capturing the data needed to right-size portfolios and measuring the ROI when utilizing technology applications in the built environment today. Mike and Oliver explore the challenges and opportunities for facility management professionals to take the lead and deliver on the new expectations of the workforce. Check out this episode for a reminder about what matters most in the world of FM and to find inspiration to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oboote/

Explore the Mace website: https://www.macegroup.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Melissa Marsh is Founder & Executive Director of PLASTARC where she is a passionate practitioner of Workplace Strategy and a leader in Change Management services. Mike Petrusky asks Melissa about her latest thoughts on the challenges facing leaders as they navigate the new frontier of work and the workplace where creativity may be suffering due to decreased human interaction and engagement. They explore opportunities for innovation by seeking alternative workplace solutions, while pursuing the integration of physical and virtual work practices. Mike and Melissa agree that hybrid work policies and strategies may be hardest to execute successfully, so they offer advice and inspiration to help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaemarsh/

Explore the PLASTARC website: https://plastarc.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/