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Compassion, Purpose and Polarization in the Workplace of the Future

Vik Bangia is the CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC in Minneapolis, MN where he is passionate about helping clients prepare for the future of work while disrupting the status quo in corporate real estate and facilities management. Mike Petrusky asks Vik about the evolution of the workplace and the need for compassionate leadership in organizations … Continue reading "Compassion, Purpose and Polarization in the Workplace of the Future"

Compassion, Purpose and Polarization in the Workplace of the Future

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Vik Bangia is the CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC in Minneapolis, MN where he is passionate about helping clients prepare for the future of work while disrupting the status quo in corporate real estate and facilities management. Mike Petrusky asks Vik about the evolution of the workplace and the need for compassionate leadership in organizations as we head into the post-pandemic world. They explore changing expectations of the workforce and how innovative leaders are creating a return to office strategy that communicates the purpose and value of space. Mike and Vik have known each other a long time and they are not afraid to explore controversial topics and deal with the polarization and challenges facing workplace leaders today. Check out this episode to get the practical advice and inspiration you need to be a workplace innovator!

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Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-bangia-0b54522/

Learn more about Verum Consulting: https://verumconsulting.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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