“We Have to Give to Receive” – Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection

Yitsy Montano is Manager of Workplace Strategy & Programs at UKG where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and using technology to deliver workplace initiatives with a concierge and hospitality mindset. Mike Petrusky hosted Yitsy for a live broadcast about “Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection” where they explored the future of … Continue reading "“We Have to Give to Receive” – Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection"

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Yitsy Montano is Manager of Workplace Strategy & Programs at UKG where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and using technology to deliver workplace initiatives with a concierge and hospitality mindset. Mike Petrusky hosted Yitsy for a live broadcast about Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection where they explored the future of the workplace, the importance of employee experience, the role of data in decisionmaking, and how to foster community within our teams. They discussed the trends in desk bookings, as reported in Eptura’s brand new Workplace Index Q2, and they emphasized the importance of facilitating social connections and creating a productive work environment by cultivating freedom and collaboration in the workplace. Check out these highlights from the live event for practical advice that will inspire you 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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