“Mandate Versus Magnetize” and “The Retention Revolution” in the Future of Work

Erica Keswin is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Workplace Strategist who is a trusted guide for companies around the world looking for ways to connect their teams, increase engagement, and create a human workplace. Recorded live in New York City, Mike Petrusky asks Erica to update the audience on the insights she will share … Continue reading "“Mandate Versus Magnetize” and “The Retention Revolution” in the Future of Work"

“Mandate Versus Magnetize” and “The Retention Revolution” in the Future of Work

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Erica Keswin is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Workplace Strategist who is a trusted guide for companies around the world looking for ways to connect their teams, increase engagement, and create a human workplace. Recorded live in New York City, Mike Petrusky asks Erica to update the audience on the insights she will share in her forthcoming book, “The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company”. Mike also describes some lessons learned during WORKTECH’s Financial Workplace Conference 2023 and asks Erica to share her perspectives on the challenges facing leaders today. Should policies be built using mandates for return to office, should we try to magnetize the workplace, or will success require a combination of both? Mike and Erica explore the role of facility management and other disciplines in the future of work and offer practical advice to help you be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/

Learn more about Erica’s books and resources: https://ericakeswin.com/

Listen to Mike & Erica’s last conversation: https://workplaceinnovator.iofficecorp.com/podcast/bring-your-human-to-work-when-people-thrive-business-thrives

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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