“We Need Each Other” – Embracing Change in Facility Management and the Workplace

Mike Petrusky recently presented to IFMA’s Legal Industry Council about the latest trends discussed on the podcast while highlighting the workplace innovations that leaders must understand to be successful in 2024. He shares his views on the changing world of facility management, the need for inspirational leadership, the value of community, and the role of … Continue reading "“We Need Each Other” – Embracing Change in Facility Management and the Workplace"

“We Need Each Other” – Embracing Change in Facility Management and the Workplace

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Mike Petrusky recently presented to IFMA’s Legal Industry Council about the latest trends discussed on the podcast while highlighting the workplace innovations that leaders must understand to be successful in 2024. He shares his views on the changing world of facility management, the need for inspirational leadership, the value of community, and the role of technology and data in shaping the future of work. Mike has often emphasized the importance of having clear expectations and policies in place to guide employees in hybrid working and he believes that when left to our own devices, many of us may choose the easiest course and miss out on some experiences. Rapid changes in the marketplace are shaping the future of the built environment and FM professionals have a significant role in helping people thrive, so it is time to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

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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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