Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience

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

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/peop

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

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 vid

Grant Morgan is Co-Founder and CEO at R-Zero where he is passionate about delivering a higher standard of human health via safer indoor spaces. Mike Petrusky asks Grant to share his story and vision for the future of the built environment as his team thoughtfully designs hospital-grade disinfection solutions for the day-to-day realities of modern businesses, making it easy to protect what matters most. They discuss the role of the facility management community in the future workplace and explore how FMs can help to lead this “healthy building movement”. Mike and Grant agree that employee expectations have changed and they offer inspiration for business leaders who seek to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating “a new, safer and healthier normal”. Connect with Grant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-morgan-63707439/ Learn more about R-Zero: https://rzero.com/ Details about Grant’s panel on public health technology at SXSW 2022: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2022/events/PP118648?_ga=2.193377508.

Joy Trinquet is a Smart Buildings Industry Analyst at Verdantix, Bob Bray is Senior Director & General Manager at Autodesk Tandem and Nick Stefanidakis is General Manager at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In February of 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Bridging the Building Lifecycle Gap - How Technology is Connecting AEC & Operations” where the panel discussed enabling greater integration between BIM workflows and asset management capabilities as the role of building owners and operators is changing. To meet these challenges and enable digital transformation in their building operations, leaders need access to comprehensive tools and data that give them full visibility and insights. The panel explored how BIM data adds value on top of workplace and asset solution and talked about how Autodesk and iOFFICE + SpaceIQ are making these capabilities a reality. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Joy on LinkedIn: ht

Renee Ovrut is Director of Workplace Experience at MUFG Union Bank in Boston where she is passionate about developing the future workplace by strategizing how employees’ behaviors will shift over time, specifically as this relates to a post-pandemic workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Renee about her experience as a workplace strategy expert focused on the development, integration and scaling of flexible, mobile and innovative work environments. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the future workplace for leaders who want to take a qualitative view of employee experiences and hope to empower their workforce for what comes next in 2022 and beyond. Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeovrut/ Learn more about MUFG: https://www.bk.mufg.jp/global/aboutus/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 your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFF

John C. Wang is Co-founder and CEO of IAdea where he on a mission to make spaces more intelligent with digital signage and other IoT technologies. In January 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast called “Workplace Technologies for Building Up Your Organization’s Resiliency” where he asked John about how workplace leaders can approach their workspace to resonate with employees today. Mike and John agreed there is a need to future-proof our plans to guarantee long-term organizational resilience and leveraging technology to embrace flexibility in the workplace is essential for balancing employer and employee demands. Check out these audio highlights from their conversation and then download and watch the full video! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcwang/ Watch the full video with John and Mike: https://www.teem.com/webinar-download-workplace-technologies-for-building-up-your-organizations-resiliency Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplacein