FlexWorld: The Workplace Revolution: Recent Episodes
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FlexWorld: The Workplace Revolution, is a podcast for business leaders, flex space operators, and CEOs looking for guidance on how to start and effectively run a hybrid or flexible workforce. Each episode will feature a conversation with an industry expert on the future of work, the return to office, the realities of hybrid work.
Welcome to FlexWorld!
There is a workplace revolution going on now unlike anything since the Industrial Revolution. Employers are finding a way to have balance to how things were before and after COVID.
Ryan Stoltzfus, the Director of Human Resources Business Partner at ADP, is trying to keep in mind what makes the stakeholders happy, along with making the workers comfortable enough to not be a part of the resignation revolution.
Join us as we discuss:
- How return to office plans and protocol are affected by the way that work gets done
- The disparities between the leadership and what they expect from workers returning to the office
- The future of the workspace post-COVID not snapping back to how it once was
Hybrid and remote work is not a new concept, but was not widely adopted until the pandemic when it was necessary. This validated the work of Citrix, a company that has made working remotely accessible for many companies and governmental agencies.
Jose Arvelo is the Federal CTO and Manager of Sales Engineering at Citrix. Jose, along with Citrix, feel that everyone should be able to work their very best no matter where that is and during this important time in the history of the workforce, Citrix is leading the charge to ensure that companies have the capability.
Join us as we discuss:
- Citrix workplace model pre and post COVID that they have extended to their clients for their adoption
- The Citrix solution of enabling hybrid and flexible work spaces for specific needs
- The struggle with traditionalist that want to go back to the office as the days pre-pandemic in the government and private sector
The landscape of the workplace has changed dramatically with most every company moving from fully remote to some “other” flexible or hybrid workplace model. Some companies were more prepared to make the transition than others.
While technology has assisted in the aid of a flexible and hybrid workplace, Barbara Repandis, Chief Human Resources Officer at Kelley Kronenberg knew that technology could not be the only thing to help the entire staff to be productive and motivated.
Join us as we discuss:
- How Kelley Kronenberg was prepared to work remotely during the onset of the pandemic
- Implementing training and change of management style to keep employees up to date and engaged
- The challenge of mentoring in a remote and hybrid environment
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules becoming the model for the workplace moving forward
Current systems of work are failing. The pandemic has stressed the weak points of organizations; many of which are struggling to retain skilled employees. It’s crucial that companies meet employee needs even if that might hurt in the short term.
In this episode, Dr. Wade Larson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Wagstaff Incorporated and owner of Optimal Talent Dynamics, shares insights into the aftereffects of the pandemic and advises companies to adapt to this new environment,
Join us as we discuss:
- Foreboding trends leading up to the COVID
- Making hard decisions to ensure longevity
- The future of hybrid workspaces
- The new reality of being a competitive employer - snacks are so yesterday
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Workplaces are in the midst of a revolution. Innovation, technology, and the COVID pandemic have all fueled the demand for workplace changes. Things are moving fast, and it’s imperative for companies to stay flexible and agile.
In this episode, Miro Miroslavov, CEO at OfficeRnD, shares his experience with building a hybrid workplace company and his insights on the future of work. Miro speaks openly about embracing flexibility, the power held by employees, and finding success by starting small and listening to customers.
Join us as we discuss:
- How flex and hybrid work has evolved with COVID
- What CEOs should be focused on as the pandemic wanes
- How employees are shaping the future of flex and hybrid work
Some companies struggle with traditional ideas like working from the office. Without a more flexible perspective, these companies will lose their competitive edge to attract the best talent and develop the best products.
In this introduction to the podcast, the two hosts are here to discuss the mission of the show and what the audience can expect in the future.
Hear our first episode with Colin Daymude and Michael Everts, Product Marketing Managers at OfficeRnD:
- The biggest challenge facing the industry today
- Who the podcast is for
- The types of conversations had on the show
More information about Colin and Michael and today’s topics:
- Colin’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindaymude/
- Michael’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeleverts/
- Company Website: https://www.officernd.com/
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