“It’s Not Rocket Science (but it is complicated)” – Workplace Trends, Human Behavior, and the Power of Data

Sandra Panara is Director of Analytics, Insights & Innovation at Relogix where she is a seasoned Corporate Real Estate thought-leader passionate about the flexible workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Sandra about her career journey as both a practitioner and consultant as they discuss the value of workplace metrics, which extends beyond simple cost savings to aligning … Continue reading "“It’s Not Rocket Science (but it is complicated)” – Workplace Trends, Human Behavior, and the Power of Data"

August 8, 2023

Episode 268

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with Sandra Panara of Relogix
August 8, 2023

“It’s Not Rocket Science (but it is complicated)” – Workplace Trends, Human Behavior, and the Power of Data

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Sandra Panara is Director of Analytics, Insights & Innovation at Relogix where she is a seasoned Corporate Real Estate thought-leader passionate about the flexible workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Sandra about her career journey as both a practitioner and consultant as they discuss the value of workplace metrics, which extends beyond simple cost savings to aligning office real estate strategies with business objectives and goals. They explore the new realities facing leaders today as post-pandemic attitudes and behaviors drive challenges around space planning, utilization, and optimization. Mike and Sandra agree that flexibility and choice are essential for the workforce, but they offer differing perspectives on how facility management and CRE practitioners might deliver on the expectations of both their employees and organizational leadership. Listen as they offer practical ideas and inspiration to enable you to be a Workplace Innovator!

Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spanara/

Explore the Relogix 2023 Benchmark Report: https://www.relogix.com/books/optimizing-office-space-in-2023-and-beyond/

Review the Eptura Workplace Index Report: https://lp.eptura.com/eptura-workplace-index.html

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

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

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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