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

Pamela Stroko is Vice President, HCM Transformation & Thought Leadership at Oracle Corporation where she is passionate about delivering compelling employee experiences using HCM technology as an engine to build cultures and organizations that people want to join and where they want to stay and build a career. Mike Petrusky asks Pamela about her views on the hybrid workplace, employee engagement, talent attraction and retention and creating the right spaces for the future of work. They reminisce about their time together at the Future Offices Winter conference in Hoboken, NJ where they shared the stage for a fireside chat telling inspirational stories and offering advice for workplace leaders everywhere.

Connect with Pamela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelastroko/

Learn more about Oracle: https://www.oracle.com/index.html

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Fred Kraus is Senior Director of Product, Greg Ayres is Director of Product Management and Ying Qin is Manager of Product Management at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ where they are passionate about providing comprehensive systems for optimizing the built environment and bringing out the best in people. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live webinar for partners and customers of Archibus called "Enabling Employees and Technicians Using the Power of Mobile Solutions" where he asked the team of product experts why mobile solutions are such a big part of a company's workplace and facility-based technology strategy in 2022. They explored the evolution of facility, maintenance and asset management over the past few years, the challenges that both employees and technicians face today, and how technology can help mitigate the risks of our changing world.

Connect with Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-kraus-182b7/

Connect with Ying on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ying-qin-83a8279/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregayres2/

Learn more about Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ: https://archibus.com/

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Charlotte Myland is Global Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Natalie Richardson, M.ED. is Lead of the HabLab Future of Work Laboratory and Heather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDE is Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Slalom, a global consulting firm that focuses on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In April 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Experts Discuss - Will Hybrid Work Ruin the Workplace?" where his guests shared their vision of the future of work based on Slalom's Future of Work report, HabLab experiments, and what they're seeing from clients. The panel explored why a human-centered philosophy is an imperative for the future of work, how to experiment with the habits and habitats of your organization and what ways you can "build better tomorrows for all" to support people and places. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalierichardson10/

Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottemyland/

Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatheredavis/

Learn more about Slalom: https://www.slalom.com/

Watch the full one-hour video recording with Q&A: https://www.iofficecorp.com/experts-discuss-will-hybrid-work-ruin-the-workplace

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

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

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Jos Duchamps is Managing Director at PROCOS Group and a member of the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about advancing the facility management profession while helping clients by delivering Space, Software & Soul, for better days on the job! Mike Petrusky asks Jos about his views on the role of the facility manager in a post-pandemic era and they explore the evolution of the FM profession and the need for upskilling and leadership. As the expectations of employees have changed in our hybrid workplace, Mike and Jos agree that the future working environments will need to be managed differently by leveraging new technologies with holistic strategies. In part two of their discussion, Jos shares more about the changing role of the FM and adding value to our workplaces.

Connect with Jos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos-duchamps-52762a10/

Learn more about Procos Group: https://www.procosgroup.com/

Find your place in the IFMA community: https://www.ifma.org/

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

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

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Jos Duchamps is Managing Director at PROCOS Group and a member of the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about advancing the facility management profession while helping clients by delivering Space, Software & Soul, for better days on the job! Mike Petrusky asks Jos about his views on the role of the facility manager in a post-pandemic era and they explore the evolution of the FM profession and the need for upskilling and leadership. As the expectations of employees have changed in our hybrid workplace, Mike and Jos agree that the future working environments will need to be managed differently by leveraging new technologies with holistic strategies. In part one of their discussion, find out what Jos has to say about IFMA's focus on advancing FM by encouraging professionals to upskill in order to meet the needs of the future workplace.

Connect with Jos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos-duchamps-52762a10/

Learn more about Procos Group: https://www.procosgroup.com/

Find your place in the IFMA community: https://www.ifma.org/

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

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

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Daniel O'Bannon is Executive Director of Facilities, Property Management and Sustainability for Health Care Service Corporation / Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel about his career journey, from entrepreneurial positions in healthcare and transportation industries to his current role in corporate real estate managing a team of professionals that help to create amazing employee experiences. Mike and Daniel explore the challenges workplace leaders face when building a return to office strategy and offer practical advice for delivering on the safe spaces and amenities that meet the needs of your workforce today.

Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobannon/

Learn more about Health Care Service Corporation: https://www.hcsc.com/careers

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Russell Coltess is Co-Founder & CEO at Sweatcrew, Rachel Druckenmiller is CEO, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator + Leadership Trainer at UNMUTED and Rex Miller is an Author, Principal & Thought Leader at Mindshift. In March 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Getting Serious about Well-Being at Work" where his guests shared their expert advice on supporting your employees' mental health and well-being is today's workplace. The panel explored the current state of the workforce and their needs, the impact of the past two years on well-being and a look at where things are headed, and how to build better teams in the hybrid world by focusing on engagement and connection. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-plus video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcoltess/

Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/

Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/

Watch the full one-hour, 15-minute video recording with Q&A: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-expert-roundtable-getting-serious-about-well-being-at-work

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

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Phil Kirschner is a Workplace Strategy and Change Leader at McKinsey & Company where he applies his years of experience persuading complex networks of stakeholders to transform their operational processes and behaviors. Mike Petrusky asks Phil about his journey at Credit Suisse, JLL and WeWork and how those experiences helped him find his passion for workplace strategy and the future of work. They explore the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders today as they seek to build a culture that recognizes the needs of employees while also delivering on the business outcomes organizations are seeking in 2022 and beyond. Mike and Phil have known each other for many years from afar, and share many industry connections in common, but they finally have a chance to chat in person on this exciting episode of the podcast!

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkirschner/

Download the McKinsey & Co Report on "The Great Attrition": https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/great-attrition-or-great-attraction-the-choice-is-yours

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It's Episode #200 and Geoff Snavely is back for another special edition of the show! Mike Petrusky is on the hot seat once again as these long-time collaborators explore all that has changed in the world of work and the workplace over the past two years. Geoff is Vice President, General Manager and Part-Owner of Millicare Floor and Textile Care and the author of the book "Disruptive Discovery: Uncovering the Stuff That Really Matters", which is the basis for the "Questions That Matter" during this honest conversation. Mike and Geoff have a tradition of discussing difficult issues and they try to offer insight into questions around the real impact of the pandemic, return to office resistance, and why it all even matters. Check out this milestone episode of the podcast!

Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffsnavelymillicare/

Learn more about Disruptive Discovery and buy the book: https://disruptivediscovery.com/

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Kelly Johnson, CFM is Senior Director of Real Estate & Facilities at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Ryan Parker is Chief Legal Product Officer at SixFifty. In February of 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Navigating the Legal and Logistical Barriers of Going into the Office" where his guests discussed what companies will face as they start to reopen their offices and how workplace leaders can help guide policies and strategy. They explored the challenges of returning to the office from a legal perspective, liability for COVID outbreaks that occur in the office, and some of the protocols and procedures leaders need to keep in mind while deciding when to ask employees to come back. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-johnson-8786378/

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-parker-9b149897/

Watch the full one-hour video recording with Q&A: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-navigating-the-legal-logistical-barriers-of-going-into-the-office

Learn more about AAMC: https://www.aamc.org/

Learn more about SixFifty: https://www.sixfifty.com/

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

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

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]