Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience

Pay Wu, SLCR is President and Co-Founder at MWBE Unite, Inc. where she is passionate about advancing supplier diversity and workforce diversity in commercial real estate - integrating quality minority and women owned businesses to deliver services across all dimensions of the built environment. In July 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Corporate Real Estate’s Commitment to Supplier and Workforce Diversity” for a timely conversation about expanding fair and inclusionary practices across all areas of commercial real estate (CRE) and facilities management (FM). Mike asked Pay to discuss how her 30 years of industry and consulting experience has helped her shine a light on the critical issues impacting supplier and workforce diversity. They explore the social initiatives at work within CRE and FM and why they are essential for achievement while offering inspiration for workplace leaders to have in impact on the future. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full

Elicia Young is Staff Program Manager, Workplace Services at Intuit, and Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP, QPCR is Global Director of Workplace Experience at Egnyte. Mike Petrusky welcomes Elicia and Jeff back to the show to catch up on all that has been happening in the world of facility management and workplace experience over the past 18 months. Last time, they shared their thoughts on what it means to incorporate "Corporatality" into your organization and now it is more important than ever to create a culture where people feel connected. Elicia and Jeff are passionate about the work they do and they encourage workplace leaders to deliver amazing employee experiences by using the best technology, building inclusive communities and serving great food! Connect with Elicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliciayoung/ Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buck-fmp-sfp-qpcr-54611b8b/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connec

Podcast Host Mike Petrusky has been thinking on a beach this summer and he wants to know where do we go from here – in the workplace, facility management, real estate, our careers, with this podcast? Check out this special episode of the show where Mike offers insights from recent guests, inspiration from Martin Luther King, Jr. and music from the Black Eyed Peas! On a recent podcast, author Malcolm Gladwell claimed that working from home is destroying us. Do you agree? More than ever, we need innovation and leadership in our organizations and Mike offers encouragement to help you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Watch “Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!”: https://youtu.be/mgEs61k2mxY?t=4658 Read the iOffice + SpaceIQ blog post on “Employees Don’t Want To Return To Office, Now What?”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/blog/not-returning-to-office Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Discover more free resources and explore past interviews at: htt

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/natal

Jenny West is Strategy Director at Gensler Consulting in Denver where she is passionate about creating inspiring processes, places, and user change journeys. Mike Petrusky asks Jenny about her experience with both workplace strategy and design, and how she works with clients to enable performance enhancing cultures. They discuss how employee preferences, frictionless technologies and authentic leadership will be essential in the future workplace and they offer inspiration for you to be a workplace innovator in your organization. Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennywest/ Learn more about Gensler’s research: https://www.gensler.com/gri 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: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Gordon Wright is Senior Principal & Firmwide Director of WorkPlace at HOK where he is passionate about bringing positive impact to people, processes, and place. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Hybrid Work Looked Like the Perfect Solution to Save the Office. Is It Working?” where he asked Gordon to share what clients are saying about the benefits associated with a dynamic, flexible workplace. Mike and Gordon discussed what employees want from their in-office experiences, how they are engaging with their space, and their interactions with each other and the environment. They explored how workplace leaders can support and enable distributed teams by implementing a hybrid work model that’s designed for the future. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonwright1/ Learn more about HOK: https://www.hok.com/ Watch the full video recording with Q

Simone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM is Director of Customer Workplace Solutions at Relogix where she is passionate about creating human-centric workplaces. Mike Petrusky asks Simone about what it means to be a human at work and how organizational cultures can embrace people bringing their whole selves to work. They discuss Simone’s new book “The Human-Centric Workplace: Enabling people, communities and our planet to thrive” and explore practical ideas for workplace leaders hoping to deliver a great employee experience in their organizations. Mike and Simone agree that data can provide valuable insights into human behavior and they offer inspiration and advice for leveraging workplace technology to meet the needs of your workforce. Connect with Simone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-fenton-jarvis/ Get your copy of Simone’s book: https://linktr.ee/SimoneFJ Learn more about Relogix: https://www.relogix.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.c

Chuck Mies, LEED A.P., Assoc. AIA is Global Business Development Manager at Autodesk and Nick Stefanidakis is General Manager at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Leveraging BIM to Unlock Facility Asset Data” where Nick and Chuck discussed facility and asset operations while offering insights into how actionable data can mean the difference between smooth sailing and a mountain of inefficiencies in you organization. They shared practical advice on moving from an as-built to an as-maintained BIM model, setting clear processes and expectations while answering key questions around whose needs you’re trying to solve, what data you need to collect and how to maintain it. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-mies/ Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstefanidakis/ Watch the full video record

Bryan Berthold is Global Lead of Workplace Experience at Cushman & Wakefield where he is passionate about creating collaborative, experience-rich workplaces, and environments in which people can grow and thrive. Mike Petrusky asks Bryan about his work with clients as they try to create evidence-based, data-driven experiences for their employees. Mike and Bryan discuss the information needed to prioritize investments that improves employee engagement while improving business performance. They explore ways to capitalize on technology, manage change effectively, retain more key people, and enhance the total workplace ecosystem, balancing office, home and third places. Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanberthold/ Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en 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 Mik

Jinny Uppal is a business and technology leader, team builder and author of the award-winning book “IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results” in which she explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias for action even when it’s unnecessary or counter-productive. Mike Petrusky asks Jinny about her counter-intuitive philosophy around the benefits of reflective thinking and strategic inaction, and how such an approach can apply to workplace leadership and facility management decision-making. Mike and Jinny discuss return to office planning, space management for the future of work, and the “paradox of goal setting”. Check out this conversation that will provide practical ideas for being a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Jinny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinnyuppal/ Learn more about Jinny and get a copy the book here: https://www.jinnyuppal.com/book Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: h

In May of 2022, Mike Petrusky shared insights and inspiration from the podcast during the Facilities Management Advisor FM Now Virtual Conference. In a presentation entitled “Facility Management for the Hybrid World”, Mike explored how workplace leaders are pursuing the best strategies for the future of work, while acknowledging the complexities of human behavior in our post-pandemic world. Drawing on his interviews with hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate and workplace research, Mike shared some of the best strategies for managing your team now and during these fast-changing times. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Teresa Mitrovic is the Founder and Managing Partner at ORO Collective based in Melbourne, as well as a consultant, coach, course creator and author specializing in performance, psychological safety and trust. Mike Petrusky asks Teresa about her past life as a corporate leader, her work with clients and the themes presented in her book “The Currency of Connection: How trust transforms life, relationships and work”. They explore the changing workplace and our need to understand the new expectations of employees while leading successful teams in 2022. Mike and Teresa find common interest in Australian rock music from the 1980’s and offer inspiration for leaders who want to create a culture of psychological safety in their organization today. Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamitrovic/ Find a special offer from Teresa & ORO Collective here: https://www.orocollective.space/workplaceinnovator Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.

Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and the Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where he is passionate about leading teams and sharing information essential to facility management and real estate leaders today. A long-time friend of the podcast, Steve returns to the show to share with Mike Petrusky about his recent travels and plans for an ongoing “work from anywhere” experiment where he hopes to learn what the best companies are doing to build a flexible working culture. Mike and Steve have always supported and challenged each other while respectfully calling out any biases they see when exploring their perspectives on the future of work and the workplace. This is a very special conversation that will help you lead your organization in the providing the spaces and culture your team is demanding in 2022 and beyond! Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetoddexec/ Learn more about Open Sourced Workplace: https://www.opensourcedworkplace.com/ Discover free resources and

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 Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share yo

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

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/natal

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 resourc

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 pla

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 Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Sh

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 th