The Evolution of the Workplace in a Connected and Fast-Changing World

Gordon Wright is the director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, a member of HOK’s global Board of Directors and the firm’s Management Board. HOK’s WorkPlace practice comprises strategists, architects, designers, planners, analysts, and change managers who transform the “place” experience for organizations and their people around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Gordon about his vision … Continue reading "The Evolution of the Workplace in a Connected and Fast-Changing World"

June 4, 2019

Episode 60

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with Gordon Wright of HOK
June 4, 2019

The Evolution of the Workplace in a Connected and Fast-Changing World

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Gordon Wright is the director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, a member of HOK’s global Board of Directors and the firm’s Management Board. HOK’s WorkPlace practice comprises strategists, architects, designers, planners, analysts, and change managers who transform the “place” experience for organizations and their people around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Gordon about his vision for the future of the workplace as we adapt to new technologies and changes in our highly connected world. Gordon believes that the workplace is going through an evolutionary cycle and we are living in a digital revolution where the workplace must adapt to the accelerating pace in which technology is impacting organizations. Mike and Gordon agree that we must do more than just talk about trends in our industry by taking the lead with opportunities to not just build awareness, but implement the required changes in the built environment. On this episode, you will also get inspired to “be a workplace innovator” with a classic tune from The Rolling Stones!

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Connect with Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonwright1/

Learn more about HOK’s WorkPlace practice: https://www.hok.com/design/type/workplace

Find details about “EFMC2019” in Dublin: https://www.cifmers.com/cifmersglobal-events-cifmers-efmc-2019-eng.html

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar – “Using the Hummingbird Mobile App to Make Your Workplace Productivity Soar”: https://eptura.com/live-webinar-hummingbird-workplace-soar

WATCH Bill Gates & Steve Ballmer dance to “Start Me Up”: https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM

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

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE’s workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/


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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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