Flex Perspectives

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of location, collaboration, and innovation in the startup ecosystem with Hunter Walker, Partner at HomeBrew. Hunter, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, shares his unique insights on whether in-person collaboration is still essential for early-stage startups. Key discussion points include: Early Stage Office Trends: Gain insights into current o...

Join Rob in a dialogue with Julia Hobsbawm, an acclaimed award-winning speaker, consultant, and distinguished Bloomberg columnist renowned for her comprehensive insights into the future of work. As the author of "The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future," Julia's expertise shines through as she shares her perspectives on: The Nowhere Office: Tracing the dy...

Join Rob as he sits down with Kevin Delaney, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Charter, and Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy & Innovation, to explore the dynamic world of AI and its impact on HR leadership. Discover essential insights and strategies including: Addressing AI Anxiety: Thoughtful approaches to introducing and discussing AI with employees Automation vs Augmentation: Gaining a...

In this episode, Rob is joined by Kay Sargent, Director of HOK’s Global WorkPlace practice, the largest US-based architecture-engineering firm. Recognized by IIDA, ASID, and numerous other organizations for her influence on the profession of design, Kay shares her invaluable expertise in workplace strategy and design, including: 1. The Impending ‘Kodak Moment’: The significance of the current corp...

Join us as we welcome Tiffany Dufu, founder and CEO of The Cru and bestselling author of "Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less." In this episode, Tiffany shares the lessons she learned while leading her company through the challenges of the pandemic. Key topics include:  Embracing self-care & boundaries: Why self-care & establishing boundaries is vital, especially during c...

Today’s guest is Dror Poleg, award-winning author of "Rethinking Real Estate." Dror, who accurately predicted the reshuffling of offices, homes, and cities, is a highly regarded figure featured in the WSJ and NYT. Join us as we delve into key topics with Dror: The evolution of work trends pre-pandemic and their impact on real estate Major risks in the real estate industry and their impli...

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow and guest Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, explore the looming "apocalypse" in commercial real estate. They tackle key questions: What's happening? Who will be most affected? How can stakeholders protect themselves? Whether you're in real estate, a company leader, or a public official impacted by urban core...

Shujaat Ahmad, Director of People Analytics - Future of Work at LinkedIn, discusses the role of People Analytics in shaping the future of work. Highlights include: Understanding the vision behind People Analytics How the impact of the pandemic shifted LinkedIn’s approach to people Practical tips for People Analytics team structure, key enablers, pitfalls to avoid, and measuring effectiveness. Join...

Join host Rob Sadow as he sits down with Nick Bloom, Stanford University's renowned Economics Professor and one of the foremost experts on remote work. Nick shares his predictions for the future of remote work, including whether fully remote or hybrid work models will become the norm and how many days per week we’ll report to an office by 2030.

Join host Rob Sadow as he sits down with guests Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, co-founders of theSkimm, a media company that's been helping women make confident decisions since 2012. In this episode, Danielle and Carly discuss:  Key findings from the recently published State of Women report  Why more and more women are pushing for flexible working schedules  Actionable recommendations to h...

In this episode, host Rob Sadow sits down with Brian Elliott, Co-Founder of Future Forum and author of "How The Future Works," on three critical topics that every people executive and people manager will want to hear about: Why top-down return-to-office mandates don't work and how team-level agreements are a more impactful approach How to transition from managing based on "input...

Join us for the debut episode of Flex Perspectives! Phil Kirschner, Senior Expert and Associate Partner at  McKinsey , has 20+ years of experience transforming complex and global operational processes. Passionate about workplace strategy and employee experience, Phil advises executive teams on post-pandemic work and workplace strategies. In today's podcast, Rob and Phil dive into three crucial...