Flex Perspectives

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow is joined by Nathan Manuel, Co-Founder and Principal of Real Estate & Workplace Solutions at PM2. Nathan previously ran real estate and workplace for PagerDuty and MediaMath. Join us as we discuss:  Nathan's approach to office development innovation during his 10-year tenure at MediaMath, including the buildout of 22 offices Post-pandemic inn...

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow is joined by Francis Saele, a long-time real estate executive now Managing Principal at MorteVita, a real estate future of work consultancy.  Join us as we discuss:  The pressures that office buildings are facing with the shift toward hybrid and distributed work The implications across geographics and for different classes of office space How AI will...

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow is joined by Matthew Khan, Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California and Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution.  Join us as we discuss:  The imperative for cities to rethink their strategies in the face of remote work The implication of remote work for the labor force participation of working mothers How local politi...

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow is joined by Henrik Jarleskog. Henrik is an executive responsible for the Future of Work at Sodexo, one of the twenty largest employers in the world. Join us as we discuss:  Sodexo’s journey to flexible work and how the shift towards more dynamic office usage impacted business How Sodexo partners with and advises clients to maximize the experience of...

In this episode of Flex Perspectives, Rob Sadow is joined by Dave Cairns, a Future of Work strategist at Kadence and former SVP at CBRE Canada.  Join us as we discuss:  How Dave's experience as a professional poker player shaped his perspective on the future of work The changing dynamics of real estate brokerage and office space productivity evaluation Where we're headed with work location...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Suzanne Heidelberger. Suzanne brings extensive real estate leadership experience from her tenures at Fidelity, American Express, and Skadden Arps. She combines data-driven analysis with innovative leadership to solve business problems. Join us as we discuss:  Hospitality and the mentality of earning the trip to the office  Leveraging your workplace as an ext...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Annie Dean, Global Head of Team Anywhere at Atlassian. Annie is a globally recognized expert on remote and flexible working, having previously served as Meta’s first Director of Remote Work. Join us as we discuss: How our relationship with the office has evolved and the implications for real estate executives. Atlassian’s latest State of Teams report with ac...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Kim Scott. Kim is the celebrated author of Radical Candor, which has sold more than a million copies, and the recently released Radical Respect .  Join us as we discuss:  How hybrid and distributed work influence how we engage with others in a work setting Her personal journey to writing Radical Candor   Actionable takeaways for how to be a better executive...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Jim Morrisroe, a seasoned leader and the CEO of 15Five, a strategic HR platform with over 4,000 customers. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Jim has a proven track record in building high-growth companies and navigating successful acquisitions. Join us as we discuss:  Jim’s challenging personal journey that led him to 15Five Specif...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Laïla von Alvensleben. Laïla spent the past five years scaling culture and collaboration at Mural as the company grew from 100 to 1,000+ people and now consults on flexible work for startups and scaleups.  Join us as we discuss:  The application of design thinking to flexible work How visualizing your team’s rhythm of collaboration can lead to improved flexi...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Adrienne Rowe, Head of Workplace Strategy at Raytheon Technologies. Adrienne emphasizes recognizing employees as "the customer within" and understanding their unique needs and preferences. By viewing employees through this lens, leaders can make more informed decisions and create a supportive work environment that fosters agency and engagement. Joi...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Tony Jamous, CEO and Co-Founder of Oyster. As a global employment platform, Oyster aims to remove the barriers to remote work and distributed hiring, making hiring people anywhere easier for companies everywhere.   Join us as we discuss:  How Tony conceived of Oyster before the pandemic’s impact  Oyster’s rapid growth to a fully remote organization How Oyste...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Lauren DeYoung , Allstate's Workplace Futurist. Lauren shares insights into Allstate’s approach to work location flexibility, which shapes how its 55,000 employees connect and interact in a distributed workplace.  Join us as we discuss:  The importance of employee communication channels Allstate’s innovative lab approach for fostering new ideas The impac...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Dawn Mitchell , Chief People Officer at HackerOne, a global leader in human-powered security, and a Board Member at Happily. Dawn has spearheaded the effort and implementation of HackerOne’s digital-first approach.  Join us as we discuss: How to align your exec team around your flexible work model  The crucial relationship between the Chief People Officer an...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Alex Wolkomir , Partner at McKinsey & Company. Alex, a McKinsey & Company's Real Estate Practice leader, specializes in leveraging digital and analytics for innovative products and operational models. Alex also contributes to shaping McKinsey & Company's approach to Generative AI in real estate for tangible business impact. Join us as we...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Chase Warrington, Head of Remote at Doist and a Forbes Business Council member. Chase, a leading authority on implementing and optimizing fully remote work, regularly contributes to prominent remote-work organizations, conferences, and publications. His expertise has earned global recognition, placing him on the 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices for Remote Work and i...

In this episode, Rob Sadow and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky go beyond generalities and explore the nitty-gritty details of hybrid work implementation. Dr. Gleb is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a best-selling author, and a prolific writer often featured in Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, and other leading publications. Join us as we discuss: Why relying on data is essential for crafting an effe...

In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with six-time entrepreneur, best-selling author, and futurist Daniel Burrus. With accurate predictions dating back to the early 1980s, Daniel has established a global reputation for foreseeing the future of technology-driven change and its impact on the business world.  Join us as we discuss:  The transformative impact of AI on industries and tasks The challeng...

In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Brett Putter, Founder and CEO of Culturegene, a culture consultancy that leverages strategy and culture to improve hybrid and remote work performance.  Brett's unique perspective on the future of work combines 10+ years of culture development with his work with and research into successful remote work companies. Join us as we discuss:  How world-leading...

In this insightful episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Cara Allamano, Chief People Officer at Lattice. With over two decades of experience in HR, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge to cultivating a workplace culture that fosters growth, learning, and optimal productivity. Join us as we discuss:  Lattice’s journey from full time in office to a remote-first company  How Lattice utilizes pulse surveys t...

In this episode, Rob is joined by Darren Murph, the Head of Communications for Technology Strategy at Ford and former Director of Remote at GitLab. Darren, hailed as the "Oracle of Remote Work" by CNBC, played a pivotal role in leading GitLab's transformation into the first fully remote public company and has been included in Forbes Future of Work 50 and LinkedIn Top Voice in Remote...

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of workspaces and its impact on employees’ well-being and productivity with Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll. Ryan is responsible for MillerKnoll’s analysis of the future of work and is a leading voice in home and office space design. Ryan Anderson shares invaluable insights into three core areas that ar...

In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Haniel Lynn, CEO of Kastle Systems. Kastle Systems is renowned for producing the Workplace Occupancy Barometer, a pivotal dataset in return to office tracking. Join us as Haniel shares his insights into three key areas that are transforming the way we work:  Return to Office Insights : Explore the latest data-driven insights from Kastle’s Workplace Occupan...

In this episode, Rob is joined by best-selling author and workplace strategist Erica Keswin. Drawing from her latest book, “The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company,” Erica explores how flexibility, intentionality, and human connection can revolutionize the way companies retain their employees, achieve business success, and nurture a...

In this episode, Rob is joined by Raj Choudhury, the Lumry Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School. Raj's groundbreaking research on the "geography of work" has garnered attention from major publications such as Harvard Business Review, NPR, and the New York Times. Raj delves deep into the dynamics of remote work and how it's reshaping the way organizations bring th...