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Why Return to the Office? Exploring the Value and Purpose of the Future Workplace

Phil Kirschner is a Workplace Strategy and Change Leader at McKinsey & Company where he applies his years of experience persuading complex networks of stakeholders to transform their operational processes and behaviors. Mike Petrusky asks Phil about his journey at Credit Suisse, JLL and WeWork and how those experiences helped him find his passion for … Continue reading "Why Return to the Office? Exploring the Value and Purpose of the Future Workplace"

Why Return to the Office? Exploring the Value and Purpose of the Future Workplace

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Phil Kirschner is a Workplace Strategy and Change Leader at McKinsey & Company where he applies his years of experience persuading complex networks of stakeholders to transform their operational processes and behaviors. Mike Petrusky asks Phil about his journey at Credit Suisse, JLL and WeWork and how those experiences helped him find his passion for workplace strategy and the future of work. They explore the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders today as they seek to build a culture that recognizes the needs of employees while also delivering on the business outcomes organizations are seeking in 2022 and beyond. Mike and Phil have known each other for many years from afar, and share many industry connections in common, but they finally have a chance to chat in person on this exciting episode of the podcast!
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Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkirschner/

Download the McKinsey & Co Report on “The Great Attrition”: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/great-attrition-or-great-attraction-the-choice-is-yours

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/

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


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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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