Latest Work from home strategy Podcast Episodes
Unravelling the mysteries of the brain part 2
The DNA of Work - February 06, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPrepare to have your mind stretched as we navigate the human brain with the esteemed neuroscientist and psychologist, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. In this captivating discussion, we explore how social media is rewiring our brains, why the parent's role is critical in helping a child's brain develop...
Unravelling the mysteries of the brain with Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - part 1
The DNA of Work - January 16, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre your everyday experiences really a true reflection of how your brain works? Our guest for this episode, acclaimed neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, sheds light on this thought-provoking question. Dr. Barrett takes us through the compelling world of neuroscience, revealing the ingeniou...
A look back at 2023 and forward to 2024
The DNA of Work - December 28, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs we approach the end of another eventful year, what were the highlights for you in the world or work and workplace? Andrew Mawson, AWA's Founder and Managing Director shares his views on the significant developments that really caught his attention - including AI, which has been through a tra...
How can you build talent and plan succession in a hybrid working world?
The DNA of Work - December 05, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPicture this: you're navigating the intricate paths of hybrid working - what bearing does this have on talent and succession planning in your organization? That's the meaty conversation we're sinking our teeth into in this episode. We explore the key facets of finding, fostering, and future-proo...
As India's economy expands, is a boom in office construction inevitable?
The DNA of Work - November 14, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGet ready to supercharge your understanding of India's booming office space market with AWA's Shashi Sharma and Director of Corporate Real Estate for Carelon Global Solutions in India, Sanjeev Tullicherry. We ask whether India's economic growth can be balanced with environmental sustainability b...
Should we be licensed to work from home?
The DNA of Work - November 01, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEver imagined a world where trust, openness, and virtuality are the norm in the workplace? Buckle up as we dig deep into the seismic shift from an office-centric model to the hybrid work norm, all thanks to an unprecedented global pandemic. We have as our guests Andrew Mawson, Founder and Managi...
Evolving the employment contract for hybrid working
The DNA of Work - October 19, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs hybrid working becomes the new normal, we know you're asking: how do we formalize this? Do we need to review our employment contracts? What about our duty of care for home workers? How do we balance individual needs with organizational efficiency? This episode looks at what needs to change, a...
Beyond green - is net zero part of your organisation's culture?
The DNA of Work - October 03, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUnlock the secrets of transforming good intentions into actionable plans in the face of climate crisis with our special guest, Richard Lupo, managing director of Shift Environment and author of Happiness by Numbers. Lupo shares his insights on the UK's march towards achieving net zero and how cl...
Navigating and Overcoming Toxicity in Workplace Culture
The DNA of Work - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEver thought about the deep-seated toxicity lurking in your workplace? Hold your breath as we navigate this uncharted terrain with consultant psychologist Linda Doe, who brings to the table her vast experience in business psychology. We dissect the meaning of a toxic office culture, the tell-tal...
Exploring the Future of Work in the Metaverse
The DNA of Work - September 05, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre you prepared for the future of work? Will you be at the forefront of a revolutionary shift, or will you be left behind, much like Kodak when digital photography rose to prominence? In this engaging episode, we converse with Henry Massey and Andrew Mawson, experts on the brave new world of th...
Global trends in hybrid working: AWA's Hybrid Working Index separates facts from hype
The DNA of Work - August 15, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCurious about how hybrid working is transforming organisations around the world? AWA’s Hybrid Working Index reveals the truth about what’s really going on. We look at different types of hybrid working policies, the volumes of people coming into office, the impact on the usage of workspace and th...
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: what you need to know now
The DNA of Work - August 01, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEver wondered if we should fear a malevolent AI takeover? Reconsider what you know about artificial intelligence (AI) as we host a riveting conversation with Dr. Mike Jackson. As a renowned expert in the field, Dr. Jackson clears the air on misconceptions surrounding AI while shedding light on i...
Exploring the Future of Hybrid Work in India: Insights from Industry Experts
The DNA of Work - July 18, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday we're taking a compelling journey into the heart of the hybrid work model in India to discover how the pandemic has radically transformed the workspace and encouraged innovative solutions to retain productivity and enhance employee satisfaction. So, buckle up and prepare to delve deep into...
What Gen Z want from the workplace: they squash the myths and share their priorities
The DNA of Work - June 27, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEver wondered what really matters to the Gen Z workforce? Join us as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with six Gen Z professionals, including Danielle Farage, a top voice for Gen Z and a Top 10 Future of Work Influencer. Gain valuable insights into the priorities and values that drive th...
How is your organisation embracing the future of skills development?
The DNA of Work - June 06, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe way we acquire the skills we need is changing - accelerated by the pandemic and the ready availability of guidance and knowledge on social media and through Google searches and YouTube videos. People want to teach themselves and choose the methods that suit them, rather than having their org...
Why you need the workplace management framework
The DNA of Work - May 16, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOrganizations are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain the right skills and talent – in the face of rising employee expectations and fierce competition. Under these conditions, the experience people have at work is critical – leaving this to chance is foolish and wastes an eno...
What should we do with our space?
The DNA of Work - April 25, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs organizations continue to figure out their approach to hybrid working, many are finding that they have more space than they need. While some are holding onto that space, in the belief that people will gradually return to working in the office, others are looking for ways to offload it. And th...
Just how do you lead a hybrid organization?
The DNA of Work - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeadership is leadership - if leaders and managers struggled pre pandemic, it's likely they're struggling now - unless they've upskilled. Hybrid is shining a bright light on management and leadership skills - exacerbating shortcomings and causing some to return to pre pandemic ways of working - ...
Inside Bupa: how hybrid models are helping them thrive
The DNA of Work - March 14, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBupa is a great example of aligning ways of working to a strategic vision of what the company needs to be. Senior leaders had already set Bupa on an agile journey before the pandemic and plans were well advanced - helping them adapt quickly when the pandemic struck. There have been many challeng...
Workplace experiences aren't a one-time fix
The DNA of Work - February 21, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is part two of our exploration of workplace experiences - thinking about how to deliver them day in, day out and adapting them to changing circumstances - so they continue to be relevant and to satisfy the needs of individuals, teams and the organization as a whole. Covid was a big test f...
Why is everyone talking about workplace experiences?
The DNA of Work - January 31, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe all have "workplace experiences" every day - but whether they are left to chance or consciously thought about and curated can make a world of difference to how we absorb our organisation's vision, brand and values. Writing values on the walls and expecting that to do the job won't cut it. I...
Workplace capacity - it's not what it was!
The DNA of Work - January 10, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOnce upon a time - workplace capacity was calculated by taking the number of people to be accommodated, assigning a desk to each person and adding some other spaces. But with hybrid working, when people don't need a desk every day or even when they come into our building, how should we be determ...
Hybrid highlights of 2022
The DNA of Work - December 27, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating2022 seems to have been the year that hybrid working really got into its stride. We've covered many aspects of hybrid and other ways of working topics during this year. This episode is a look back at some of the highlights! Here's a quick overview of the topics in this episode: A test and l...
What's the news from AWA's hybrid working index?
The DNA of Work - December 13, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHere are the latest results from AWA's worldwide Hybrid Working Index, tracking office attendance, desk usage and the hybrid working policies of 62 organisations across 220 offices and nearly a quarter of a million people within those offices. Use of the office is falling, calling for a differ...
A strategy for true hybrid working
The DNA of Work - November 29, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere is a wealth of advice and guidance available to organisations looking to implement or refine their hybrid working approach. Helping organisations change the way they work has been AWA's bread and butter for the last 30 years, so we know a thing or two about this - albeit that the Covid pan...
The rise of the employee consumer
The DNA of Work - November 08, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOrganisations put a lot of effort into creating appealing and powerful customer experiences. But how much effort goes into the creation of employee experiences - whether in the office or away from it? Do organisations see their employees as consumers of the organisation? Do they consider how e...
Doing your bit for the circular economy
The DNA of Work - October 18, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat is the circular economy? Is it just recycling? What do we have to do differently? What does it mean for the workplace? Will it cost more? Why do we have to do things differently? How can we get started? What are some simple examples I can use to start meaningful conversations in my organiz...
How is work evolving in higher education?
The DNA of Work - September 27, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUniversities and colleges are complex organisations - in many ways quite different to other businesses in sectors such as finance, insurance and technology. With their mix of students, academics, researchers and professional services staff, there are a many needs to be met. So how are they mana...
Will purpose sustain the charity sector?
The DNA of Work - September 06, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCovid has prompted many of us to question what we’re doing with our lives – and what we’re doing at work. Many are asking whether they and their organisation have a clear purpose – and not getting a clear, satisfactory answer. Charities have potentially had the upper hand here – the desire to do...
Re-imagining work @ 10 Downing Street
The DNA of Work - August 16, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere's been so much talk over the last 2 years about how we are working - in offices, remotely, hybrid. At the same time, in the UK we've been treated to lots of adverse publicity about the workings of the Prime Minister's office, 10 Downing Street. Is this office still fit for purpose? Is the...
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