Designing for What's Next | Expert Future of Work Insights With Ryan Anderson, Melissa Marsh & Janet Pogue
About This Episode
In this enlightening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of workspaces and organizational strategies. Our esteemed guests—Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll; Melissa Marsh, Founder and CEO of PLASTARC; and Janet Pogue McLaurin, Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler—bring a wealth of experience and insight into how workplaces are transforming to meet the needs of a dynamic workforce.
The conversation navigates through topics such as combating social isolation through co-living spaces, designing culturally attuned environments for distributed teams, leveraging data and AI to enhance employee experiences, and reimagining urban spaces in the wake of telework trends. Each expert shares practical examples and forward-thinking ideas that are redefining the purpose and design of work environments.
Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or design enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive, flexible, and engaging workplaces that align with the future of work.
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Rethinking the ROI of Healthcare Coverage with Robert E. Andrews
About This Episode
In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we welcome expert Robert E. Andrews, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), former U.S. Congressman, and co-author of the Affordable Care Act. Robert shares hard-won insights from his leadership of a coalition of 70+ major corporations with over $40 billion in healthcare spend. Together with host Frank Cottle, they tackle why employer-sponsored healthcare must evolve to support distributed teams, how to balance cost containment with personalization, and why empathy, listening, and trust are essential for retention in today’s workplace. From AI-assisted diagnosis to mental health gaps, this conversation unpacks bold strategies to fix healthcare and future-proof your workforce.
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Data-Backed Return To Office Strategy Advice That Companies Need with Andrew Farah
About This Episode
In this thought-provoking episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Andrew Farah—CEO and co-founder of Density—unpacks what organizations get wrong about hybrid work strategy. With experience analyzing workspace data for over 1.25 billion square feet worldwide, Andrew offers a candid perspective on workplace design, policy ambiguity, and the cultural and operational tradeoffs of hybrid models.
He dives deep into the concept of “freedom within constraints,” the connection between trust and team performance, and why many return-to-office policies miss the mark. With examples from companies like Uber and Shopify, and insight into Density’s cutting-edge sensor technology, this conversation challenges leaders to think critically about space, culture, and clarity in a post-pandemic workforce.
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Expert Strategies for Modern Workspaces With Ryan Anderson, Melissa Marsh & Janet Pogue
About This Episode
In this enlightening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of workspaces and organizational strategies. Our esteemed guests—Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll; Melissa Marsh, Founder and CEO of PLASTARC; and Janet Pogue McLaurin, Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler—bring a wealth of experience and insight into how workplaces are transforming to meet the needs of a dynamic workforce.
The conversation navigates through topics such as combating social isolation through co-living spaces, designing culturally attuned environments for distributed teams, leveraging data and AI to enhance employee experiences, and reimagining urban spaces in the wake of telework trends. Each expert shares practical examples and forward-thinking ideas that are redefining the purpose and design of work environments.
Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or design enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive, flexible, and engaging workplaces that align with the future of work.
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Expert Strategies for Modern Workspaces With Ryan Anderson, Melissa Marsh & Janet Pogue
About This Episode
In this enlightening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of workspaces and organizational strategies. Our esteemed guests—Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll; Melissa Marsh, Founder and CEO of PLASTARC; and Janet Pogue McLaurin, Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler—bring a wealth of experience and insight into how workplaces are transforming to meet the needs of a dynamic workforce.
The conversation navigates through topics such as combating social isolation through co-living spaces, designing culturally attuned environments for distributed teams, leveraging data and AI to enhance employee experiences, and reimagining urban spaces in the wake of telework trends. Each expert shares practical examples and forward-thinking ideas that are redefining the purpose and design of work environments.
Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or design enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive, flexible, and engaging workplaces that align with the future of work.
Allwork.Space’s podcast series dives into the future of work; it really is as simple as that. Our hosts and guests explore how and why work is changing through thought-provoking discussions that dissect the impact this has on work, life, and the future.
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