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314 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThe Workplace Innovator Podcast, hosted by speaker, entrepreneur and answer-man Mike Petrusky, offers real-world insights from top facility management & workplace leaders on how to use tech, talent and tenacity to create the best workplaces on earth. Powered by Eptura™, The Workplace Innovator helps corporate real estate, facility management, IT, and HR leaders design incredible “friction-free” workplace experiences that fuel employee productivity, tech innovation and optimal space utilization, today, and tomorrow. Tune in now!
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Ep. 163: Overcoming the Five Challenges of Hybrid Working with Maud Santamaria of Mace
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBMaud Santamaria is Workplace Experience Director on the Facilities Management team at Mace in the UK where she is an experienced workplace and FM consultant. Mike Petrusky asks Maud to share her story and passion for FM and the workplace as they discuss a recent article she has written called “Overcoming the Five Challenges of Hybrid Working”. Mike and Maud explore the challenges of creating an equitable experience in a hybrid strategy, breaking down barriers to collaboration, managing split...
Ep. 162: A Candid Discussion about the Changing Workplace with Chad Smith & Mike Petrusky of iOFFICE
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 35 MBChad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE helping our clients to connect their employees to the workplace through an overall better experience with a goal to improve employee experience, while enhancing our clients' business outcomes. Mike Petrusky and Chad were recently asked to share their perspectives on return to work, the hybrid workplace, employee wellbeing and how technology tools can help deliver to meet the needs of the workforce. Listen in to this brief, internal ...
Ep. 161: The Gamification of Workforce Training & Employee Experience in the Future of Work with Sam Caucci of 1Huddle
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBSam Caucci is Founder & CEO at 1Huddle which is a workforce training platform getting people ready to work using quick-burst games. Mike Petrusky asks Sam how he and his team are leading the charge to help organizations, across the globe, better prepare their people for the future of work. They discuss how gamification can help with employee training and upskilling as companies struggle to prepare for what comes next in the workplace. Mike and Sam explore the challenges workplace leaders fac...
Ep. 160: Five Predictions for Workplace 2040 with Mathew Xavier of KGO
May 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBMathew Xavier is Director of Innovation and Change at KGO where he works as a strategic consulting partner managing real estate & organizational change for clients. In April 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Five Predictions for Workplace 2040” where Mathew shared the processes and strategies that KGO uses with client engagements. Mike and Mathew explored what's trending in the workplace as organizations plan for the future, including new priorities for business lea...
Ep. 159: Workforce Profiles, Real Estate Portfolios and Dynamic Workplace Strategies with Anthony Parzanese of Red Hat
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBAnthony A. Parzanese is Director of Global Real Estate Portfolio Strategy at Red Hat where he oversees the team responsible for Real Estate Portfolio Management and Strategy Development, Real Estate Capital Planning and Real Estate Enterprise Change Management Program. Mike Petrusky asks Anthony about the future of work and how his experiences working with a forward-looking organization have helped build a culture of flexible work where great employee experience is a priority. Mike and Antho...
Ep. 158: Flexible Working Strategies, Workplace Culture and the Evolving Role of FM in Employee Experience with Peter Baumann of SAP
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBPeter Baumann is Head of Workplace and Projects in the Global Real Estate & Facilities department at SAP where he facilitates alignment of global project standards with local and regional plans. Mike Petrusky asks Peter about SAP’s long history of developing flexible working strategies and how this experience has prepared them for the transition happening in today’s pandemic world. They discuss the importance of partnering across departments, understanding priorities, and how corporate cultu...
Ep. 157: Where are We Now and What Comes Next for the Workplace? with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBMike Petrusky has interviewed hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate, workplace research and consulting to discover the best strategies and theories about the future of work. So, where do things stand today? Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we know many things, we have theories about what the future workplace might look like, and we think we know what our people will want when they return to offices. But, do we really know what we think we know? Mike shares ...
Ep. 156: Evolution of the Facility Management Role in the Future of Work – IFMA’s World Workplace Europe with Simone Fenton-Jarvis of Ricoh UK
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBSimone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM is Workplace Consultancy Director for Ricoh UK where she is passionate about all things Workplace and works with organizations to enable people to achieve their potential through Technology, Spaces, Processes and Culture. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky interviewed Simone for the IFMA World Workplace Europe Virtual Conference. This edition of “Workplace Innovator Live” was based on a program they called “The Evolution of the Facility Management Role in the ...
Ep. 155: Return to Office Strategies, Technologies and Cross-Department Collaboration with Joseph Aamidor of Aamidor Consulting
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBJoseph Aamidor is a subject matter expert in the built environment (buildings, IoT, energy and sustainability) with years of experience in consulting and software product management, sales, and implementation. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “How IT Leaders are Tackling The Return to Office” where Joe shared his perspective on the state of the marketplace today, return to office strategies, and how technology is helping workplace leaders plan for the next ...
Ep. 154: The Future of Work & The New Meaning of Employee Experience with Dayann Charles of Verdantix
April 06, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48 MBDayann Charles is a Smart Buildings Industry Analyst at Verdantix, an independent, UK-based research and consulting firm. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Future of Work & The New Meaning of Employee Experience” where Dayann talked about Verdantix’s new research findings and what they mean for the employee experience and the future of work. Mike and Dayann explored recommendations from global workplace leaders on how to manage a distributed workforce, ...
Ep. 153: Five Steps to Dynamic Work – A Practical Guide to Creating a Human-Centric Workplace Experience with Samantha Fisher of Okta, Inc.
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBSamantha Fisher is Head of Dynamic Work at Okta, Inc. where she is focused on changing the Workplace Experience by affecting change through delivery of high-performing teams and operational excellence. Mike Petrusky asks Sam about how her experience in corporate real estate and facility management helps inform how she develops a strategy and leverages technology to deliver world class services organizations that promote the best solutions, experiences, and workplaces possible. Sam offers her...
Ep. 152: Excellence in Corporate Facility & Real Estate Management European Conference with Fernando Martín of Tech Data
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBFernando Martín is the Smart Spaces EMEA Industry Lead for Data Solutions and IoT at Tech Data where he has a great passion for innovation-oriented technology. In early March 2021, Mike Petrusky invited Fernando to present a live podcast interview on the evolution of facility management and the role of CRE technology in the future of work during a European-based conference called “Excellence in Corporate Facility & Real Estate Management”. They explore the hybrid workplace and how FM leaders...
Ep. 151: Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced Workplace
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.1 MBSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where he provides insightful content about the future of work. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model” where Steve shared his thoughts about "The Hybrid Workplace" and how to create an employee experience that will help engage your workforce in 2021 and beyond. Mike and Steve discussed some of the challenges your organizatio...
Ep. 150: Return to Work: A Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Mental Health Crisis with Author Rex Miller
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 53.9 MBRex Miller is a consultant, industry thought-leader and the author of several books including his latest “Strategy in Rebuilding: Principles to Building Post Traumatic Growth”. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Return to Work: A Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Mental Health Crisis” where Rex shared his thoughts about understanding the mental health stages during a mass disaster recovery, essentials of effective management during times of disruption and re...
Ep. 149: Designing New Ways of Working That Improve Employee Experience with Nellie Hayat of VergeSense
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBNellie Hayat is Head of Workplace Transformation at VergeSense where she is passionate about designing and building workplace experiences while helping to lead companies on a digital transformation journey to improve their physical and virtual employee experience. Mike Petrusky asks Nellie to share her ideas about the future of work and how workplace leaders can have a positive impact on employee experience. They discuss the importance of having a long-term strategy built on trust, intention...
Ep. 148: Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work with Dr. Tracy Brower of Steelcase (Part 2)
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MBDr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company and a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the macro-trends in the workplace today and how technology will impact our futu...
Ep. 147: Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work with Dr. Tracy Brower of Steelcase (Part 1)
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBDr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company and a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the macro-trends in the workplace today and how technology will impact our futu...
Ep. 146: Is this the Workplace’s “Kodak Moment”? Insight into the Future of Work with Kay Sargent of HOK
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace and an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Is this the Workplace’s ‘Kodak Moment’?” to explore the future of work and discover how facility management and corporate real estate leaders sho...
Ep. 145: Higher Education Perspectives & Next Gen Workplace Leaders with Dean Paul A. Pavlou, Ph.D. of the C. T. Bauer College of Business at U of H
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBPaul A. Pavlou, Ph.D. is Dean of the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston where he leads a dynamic and vibrant group of faculty and staff, along with a motivated and hard-working student body across graduate, undergraduate, doctoral and executive education programs. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about the lessons learned during the pandemic and how workplace leaders can adapt to changes in the marketplace. They discuss trends in real estate, the impact of technology and how...
Ep. 144: Planning for the Future Workplace by Exploring the ROI of Technology Tools (from Future Offices Winter 2021) with Yitsy Montano of UKG
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBYitsy Montano is Campus Programs Manager at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and technology related to facility management and the workplace. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky and Yitsy presented a fireside chat during the Future Offices Winter conference to explore the ROI of digital workplace and real estate technology tools. They discussed how workplace leaders can navigate this time of great change by rethinking their facilities, fac...
Ep. 143: IFMA’s World Workplace 2020 Session Highlights – Insights & Inspiration from 5 Facility Management Leaders
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBIn December 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live panel discussion for IFMA’s World Workplace 2020 – The Virtual Experience. Listen to these audio highlights about our evolving workplaces, adapting to changes during COVID and leading your organization into the future. Five amazing facility management leaders share their insights and offer inspiration to help you take the lead as a workplace innovator. Connect with our panelists on LinkedIn (in order of appearance): Razia Ferdousi-Meyer - Globa...
Ep. 142: The Rise of "Corporatality": When FM, Workplace Branding & Hospitality Collide with Elicia Young of Intuit & Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP of Red Hat
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBElicia Young is Staff Program Manager, Workplace Services at Intuit, and Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP is Senior Global Facilities Strategist at Red Hat. In December 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Rise of 'Corporatality' - When FM, Workplace Branding, and Hospitality Collide” as Elicia and Jeffrey shared their thoughts about how the future of employee experience and what it means to incorporate "Corporatality" into your organization. With facility managers needing t...
Ep. 141: Workplace Design, Culture and Collaboration in 2021 with Ryan Anderson of Herman Miller
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.1 MBRyan Anderson is Vice President of Global Research & Insights at Herman Miller where he is passionate about innovation and offers diverse experiences in research while helping clients to formulate and execute new growth strategies. Recently, Ryan joined Mike Petrusky and Madi Dujka on the Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream to discuss workplace design, culture and collaboration as we head in to the New Year. He took questions from the audience about change management strategies and pr...
Ep. 140: FM & CRE Lessons Learned in 2020 and a Vision for 2021 – The Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream Reunion Show
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn December 2020, Mike Petrusky & Madison Dujka hosted a live broadcast that reunited several of our early guest panelists from the Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream. We asked each contributor to share an inspirational quote, a lesson learned in 2020, and their vision for the workplace in 2021. Our audience of facility management and corporate real estate leaders also shared their views in the livestream chat. Madi and I are so grateful to Rex Miller, Kelly Johnson, Vik Bangia, Leig...
Ep. 139: Adapting to Change and Workplace Challenges in 2021 (IFMA Manitoba Webinar) with Chad Smith of iOFFICE
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MBChad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE where he leads a very talented, smart and hard-working team of product and design professionals helping clients to connect their employees to the workplace through an overall better experience. In November 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast for the IFMA Manitoba Chapter in Canada called “Adapting to Change & Workplace Challenges in 2021” as Chad shared his thoughts about how the workplace is evolving rapidly and why...
Ep. 138: Gratitude Infusion - Workplace Strategies for a Thriving Organizational Culture with Kerry Wekelo of Actualize Consulting
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 48.3 MBKerry Wekelo is Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting where she is focused on enhancing team experiences by creating a work environment that supports thriving employees and a sought-after workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kerry about her book “Gratitude Infusion: Workplace Strategies for a Thriving Organizational Culture” and they explore ways to build connections and engagement during these pandemic times. Kerry and her organization have years of experience managing a distributed work...
Ep. 137: How the Hub-Home-Spoke Model Helps You Balance Employee Workplace Needs with Adam Stoltz of HOK
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBAdam Stoltz is Firmwide Director of Consulting at HOK where he leads workplace, real estate and portfolio strategy and change management as he directs the team that delivers these services globally. In November 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “How the Hub-Home-Spoke Model Helps You Balance Employee Workplace Needs” as Adam discussed how HOK constructed a framework for occupancy and space use that builds upon COVID-19 pandemic-related research. Mike and Adam explore...
Ep. 136: Prioritizing People and Community in the Workplace of the Future with Will Easton of One Eighty Group
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBWill Easton is Head of Workplace at One Eighty Group and a socially conscious workplace and facilities change management leader who helps businesses of all sizes optimize their workplace and FM services to ensure they can adapt to change and ensure productivity. Mike Petrusky asks Will about his vision for the workplace of the future and how things have changed during the pandemic and what leaders can expect in a post-COVID world. They explore the need to customize solutions to meet the new ...
Ep. 135: “The Future of Workplace Experience” with Susan Clarke of Verdantix
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MBSusan Clarke is Research Director for Smart Buildings at Verdantix where she leads a research agenda focused on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace management systems and IoT platforms for buildings. In October 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Future of Workplace Experience” as Susan discussed findings from a recent Verdantix survey designed to help real estate and facility management leaders as they explore smart buildi...
Ep. 134: Facility Management Training for the Future Workplace and Built Environment with Lindsey Brackett & Josh Brackett of Legacy FM
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBLindsey Brackett is Co-Founder and President of Legacy FM, LLC and Joshua Brackett PE, SASHE, CHFM is Special Projects Manager for Baptist Health and also Co-Founder & Facilities Engineer for Legacy FM, LLC where they both leverage their experience in the healthcare engineering and construction industry to develop and implement training programs for facility management teams. Lindsey and Josh joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Live...
Ep. 133: Workplace Challenges and Opportunities for 2021 & Beyond with Nikki Greenberg - Founder of Real Estate of the Future
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBNikki Greenberg is the Founder of Real Estate of the Future and Women in PropTech where she is a futurist and thought-leader for the real estate industry. Mike Petrusky asks Nikki about her experiences in New York City and they discuss both the challenges and opportunities in the world of real estate and the workplace as we continue to navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a holistic view of real estate and the creative perspective of an innovator, Nikki shares insights and prac...
Ep. 132: Working with HR to Meet the Needs of Your Workforce Now and in the Future with Kimberly Prescott of Prescott HR
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MBKimberly Prescott is Founder and President of Prescott HR and the host of the “HR and Cocktails Podcast” where she is dedicated to developing and implementing real-time customized HR solutions designed for long-term success. In September 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Working with HR to Meet the Needs of Your Workforce Now and in the Future” as Kimberly discussed returning to the workplace and using a “Strategic HR” approach to overcome challenges. She offered pr...
Ep. 131: “The Insider’s Guide to Culture Change” and Preparing for the Next Normal with Culture Transformer & Author Siobhán McHale
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MBSiobhán McHale is the Executive General Manager of People, Culture & Change at DuluxGroup and is known as an “insider” who has been the executive in charge of change for a series of international firms. Her work was used as a case study by Professor John Kotter at Harvard Business School, to teach MBA students about how to manage change. Mike Petrusky asks Siobhán about her book “The Insider’s Guide to Culture Change” which has been described, by culture pioneer Carolyn Taylor, as “the most ...
Ep. 130: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace with Jessica Bantom of Steele Strategies
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 46.2 MBJessica Bantom leads the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) consulting services for the Steele Strategies Workplace Experience Division, applying extensive background in change management, design thinking, and coaching to help clients realize organizational outcomes and achieve business objectives. Mike Petrusky asks Jessica how she helps organizations engage in inclusive workplace practices, improve cultural confidence, and build more diverse teams that create a greater sens...
Ep. 129: Reimagining “Work Architecture” by Aligning Human Potential with Productivity & Business Outcomes with Erica Volini of Deloitte
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBErica Volini is Deloitte's Global Human Capital Leader based in Scottsdale, Arizona where she works with executives at some of the world’s leading and most respected organizations helping them define their Human Capital strategy and develop the plan to execute against it. Mike Petrusky asks Erica how organizations can best tap into the power of their workforce and the role that FM, CRE and HR need to play together during these fast-changing times. They discuss leadership, workplace culture, ...
Ep. 128: Insights & Findings from the Next Work Environment Competition with Bob Fox of FOX Architects and Work Design Magazine
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.1 MBBob Fox is Chairman & Principal at FOX Architects and Publisher at Work Design Magazine where he designs commercial office spaces and works with tenants and landlords on the design of high-quality corporate interiors. As the publisher of Work Design Magazine, he frequently write articles on important industry topics and participates in design & real estate related panel discussions. Bob joined Mike Petrusky on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss the insights and ...
Ep. 127: Unmute Yourself! The Power of Finding Your Voice in a Digital World with Rachel Druckenmiller – Founder & CEO of UNMUTED
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBRachel Druckenmiller is Founder & CEO of UNMUTED where she creates virtual experiences for leaders and remote teams that are energizing, engaging, and interactive. Rachel joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss how you can “unmute yourself”, support your team, share ideas, and be your authentic self while living “the pandemic life”. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live b...
Ep. 126: The Phases of Reimagining and Relearning the Workplace in a Pandemic with Simone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM of Ricoh UK
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBSimone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM is Workplace Consultancy Director for Ricoh UK where she is passionate about all things Workplace and works with organizations to enable people to achieve their potential through Technology, Spaces, Processes and Culture. In August 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Phases of Reimagining and Relearning the Workplace in a Pandemic” as Simone discussed returning to offices, the changes we have already experienced and what the f...
Ep. 125: The Process of Design Thinking to Ideate During a Pandemic with Susan Pelczynski of Zynsights Consulting & Nicole Thomas of Steelcase
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBSusan Pelczynski is Founder and Principal at Zynsights Consulting where she focuses on workplace strategies and design sprints to uncover insights about user experience through "A Day in the Life" or "Deep Dive" or Design Accelerator sessions. Nicole Thomas is a Senior Real Estate Consultant at Steelcase where she helps brokers and project managers connect their clients with workplace research and the right furniture solution while also connecting client's LinkedIn profiles to their brand. S...
Ep. 124: Facility Management & CRE Strategy for Return to Office and the Future Workplace with Corrina Knight, MBA, CFM, FMP & Dougal Jeppe
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBCorrina Knight, MBA, CFM, FMP is Director of Global Facilities Operations at Red Hat where she provides strategic direction to the CRE team ensuring effective and efficient operations across Red Hat's global real estate portfolio. Dougal Jeppe is Executive Vice President and a Commercial Real Estate Advisor at Colliers International where he works to ensure a company’s real estate matches its business goals. Corrina and Dougal joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “W...
Ep. 123: Workplace 2021 – Get Ahead of “The New Normal” by Communicating Data and Truth with Vik Bangia of Verum Consulting, LLC
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBVik Bangia is a Strategy, Operations, and Corporate Real Estate Outsourcing Specialist and the CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC based in Minneapolis, MN. Vik joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss the emotional challenges of returning to offices, the future of the workplace in 2021 and how leaders should keep the wellbeing of the workforce top of mind while planning for it all. This highlight episode offers valuable ...
Ep. 122: Change Management and Communication in Uncertain Times with Annemarie Fleming of IFMA NYC & Andrea Sanchez of IFMA Foundation
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MBAnnemarie Fleming is GWI Chair & Webinar Moderator for IFMA NYC and Andrea Sanchez is Marketing/Communications Chair and Trustee at the IFMA Foundation. Annemarie and Andrea joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss change management strategies and practical communication tips to help lead your organizations through these uncertain times. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly li...
Ep. 121: Maintaining Workplace Health through a Pandemic by Leveraging the WELL Building Standard™ with Angela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBAngela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP is Education and Healthcare sector lead at the International Well Building Institute. She is also a WELL Faculty and Associate Ergonomics Professional. In July 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Maintaining Workplace Health Through Office Design and Pandemic Preparation” where Angela discussed the WELL Building Standard™, the leading tool for advancing public health and well-being in buildings globally. Mike asked Angela about h...
Ep. 120: Long-Term Views on Workplace Strategy and Employee Experience with Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP of APA & Susan Clarke of Verdantix
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBLena Thompson, FMP, SFP is Director of Building Operations & Administrative Services at the American Psychological Association and Susan Clarke is Research Director - Smart Buildings at Verdantix. Lena and Susan joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss future offices, remote working, smart building technologies, and leading our organizations during a pandemic. This highlight episode offers valuable insights deliver...
Ep. 119: Remote Worker Engagement, Experience and Growth Strategies with Heather Davis of KGO & Darren Kanthal of The Kanthal Group
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBHeather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDE is Director of KGO's Change Management + Employee Experience practice and Darren Kanthal, CPCC, PHR, DiSC is a Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Coach at The Kanthal Group. Heather and Darren joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss adapting employee engagement and experience strategies to remote workplaces. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our...
Ep. 118: The Future of the Office, Creative Workplace Strategies and Rethinking our Workspaces with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49 MBLorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading global provider of real estate management and facility management services, where she focuses on delivering "practical innovation" to the workplace. Lorri joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss the future of the workplace and how leaders can create an environment that encourages creativity and celebration. This highlight epis...
Ep. 117: Returning to the Office versus Remote Working (Pros & Cons) with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced Workplace
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky chats with him every morning on “OSW Daily”, a YouTube and Facebook livestream. Mike and Steve share recent articles related to return to office planning and protocols, wellness, facing our fears, and the future of remote working. They explore both the benefits and downside of shifting views on remote work and debate about the fact that while increased flexibility is a positive, ma...
Ep. 116: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing and Mental Health during a Pandemic with Leigh Stringer of EYP & Kristen Sharp of Epic Fitness
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 46 MBLeigh Stringer, LEED AP, is an author, researcher, workplace strategy expert and Managing Principal of EYP in Washington, DC and Kristen Sharp is a Corporate Wellness Coach and the Co-Owner of Epic Fitness near Phoenix, AZ. Leigh and Kristen joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss workplace wellbeing during the pandemic. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast hap...
Ep. 115: Support Your Remote Employee Experience & Future Workplace with Tim Oldman of Leesman & Jo Sutherland of Magenta
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBTim Oldman is Founder & CEO at Leesman where he directs research to measure employee experience and Jo Sutherland, MA, MCIPR, MPRCA is Managing Director at Magenta Associates where she helps workplace leaders communicate better with their employees, customers and prospects. Tim and Jo joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss working from home experiences, leveraging survey data and workplace communication strategie...
SPECIAL: An Inspirational FM Story with Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M. of General Motors (Preview of the "Asset Champion Podcast")
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.7 MBDarrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M. is Operations Group Manager at General Motors in Detroit, MI where he is a leader of all things Facilities Management for GM’s World HQ at Renaissance Center and 30 regional sites across the U.S. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell about his career journey in facilities operations and asset management which leads to a broad-reaching discussion around “starting with why”, strategic decision-making and recognition of the fact that people are the greatest assets in our organi...