“The Future of Work is Human” – How Hybrid Prepares Us for the Disruption of Generative A.I.

Dr. Sean Gallagher is one of Australia’s leading experts on the future of work. He works with leaders to help their businesses effectively leverage their workers in the digital economy and disrupted environments. Mike Petrusky asks Sean about his hybrid work research and the role of the “new office” as a place for activities based … Continue reading "“The Future of Work is Human” – How Hybrid Prepares Us for the Disruption of Generative A.I."

“The Future of Work is Human” – How Hybrid Prepares Us for the Disruption of Generative A.I.

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Dr. Sean Gallagher is one of Australia’s leading experts on the future of work. He works with leaders to help their businesses effectively leverage their workers in the digital economy and disrupted environments. Mike Petrusky asks Sean about his hybrid work research and the role of the “new office” as a place for activities based on meaningful collaboration and human connection. They discuss disruptions in the world of work and the workplace and explore the impact that generative A.I. will have on our people and places. Sean believes that to get the significant benefits hybrid has to offer, we need to begin better structuring and programming activities based on “what works best where” and reimagine the office to allow for creativity, innovation, and human experiences. Mike and Sean offer practical ideas and inspiration to help you become a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhgallagher/

Explore the Centre for the New Workforce website: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-the-new-workforce/

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

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

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


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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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