Strategic Facilities Operations for RTO and Enhancing the Employee Experience

Daniel O’Bannon is Executive Director of Facilities, Property Management and Sustainability for Health Care Service Corporation / Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel about his career journey, from entrepreneurial positions in healthcare and transportation industries to his current role in corporate real estate … Continue reading "Strategic Facilities Operations for RTO and Enhancing the Employee Experience"

April 12, 2022

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with Daniel O'Bannon of Health Care Service Corporation
April 12, 2022

Strategic Facilities Operations for RTO and Enhancing the Employee Experience

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Daniel O’Bannon is Executive Director of Facilities, Property Management and Sustainability for Health Care Service Corporation / Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel about his career journey, from entrepreneurial positions in healthcare and transportation industries to his current role in corporate real estate managing a team of professionals that help to create amazing employee experiences. Mike and Daniel explore the challenges workplace leaders face when building a return to office strategy and offer practical advice for delivering on the safe spaces and amenities that meet the needs of your workforce today.
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Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobannon/

Learn more about Health Care Service Corporation: https://www.hcsc.com/careers

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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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