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Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work (Part 1)

Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com … Continue reading "Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work (Part 1)"

Understanding How Sociology & Technology Will Impact the Future of Work (Part 1)

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Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRw is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work and the changing nature of work, workers and workplace. She is the author of a new book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and also “Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work”. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company and a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the macro-trends in the workplace today and how technology will impact our future workplaces. Then, Mike and Tracy take a closer look at human behavior and the needs of people in the hybrid workplace while also offering some inspirational quotes and music to help give you a positive mindset for whatever may come!

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Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/

Follow Tracy on Twitter: @TracyBrower108

Learn more about Tracy and her books: https://tracybrower.com/

Register for our next webinar featuring author Rex Miller: https://eptura.com/live-webinar-return-to-work-a-leaders-guide-to-avoiding-the-mental-health-crisis

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

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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