Flexible Working Strategies, Workplace Culture and the Evolving Role of FM in Employee Experience

Peter Baumann is Head of Workplace and Projects in the Global Real Estate & Facilities department at SAP where he facilitates alignment of global project standards with local and regional plans. Mike Petrusky asks Peter about SAP’s long history of developing flexible working strategies and how this experience has prepared them for the transition happening … Continue reading "Flexible Working Strategies, Workplace Culture and the Evolving Role of FM in Employee Experience"

May 4, 2021

Episode 158

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with Peter Baumann of SAP
May 4, 2021

Flexible Working Strategies, Workplace Culture and the Evolving Role of FM in Employee Experience

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Peter Baumann is Head of Workplace and Projects in the Global Real Estate & Facilities department at SAP where he facilitates alignment of global project standards with local and regional plans. Mike Petrusky asks Peter about SAP’s long history of developing flexible working strategies and how this experience has prepared them for the transition happening in today’s pandemic world. They discuss the importance of partnering across departments, understanding priorities, and how corporate culture can drive success when there is no one size fits all solution. Peter and Mike offer inspiration and practical advice for workplace leaders in 2021.

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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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