3 workplace leaders you should be following right now

If we know one thing about the workplace today, it’s that it’s not the same as before the pandemic. It can’t be. People have new expectations for how they work, and organizations must adapt to meet them. If not, as many as 47% of employees say they’ll likely hit the job boards. Workplace leaders are critical to spearheading the change employees expect.

1 - Nellie Hayat: Head of Workplace Transformation at VergeSense

Position on hybrid work

• The pandemic changed employee expectations for their workplace.
• Leaders must get creative and feel confident to make bold decisions around office design, employees’ health and wellness, remote-friendly collaboration, and technology investments to help transform their workplace.

“In the perfect future of work, we want to create a work culture where people are excited to be there and choose how to manage their time. Managers will no longer need to hold a carrot on a stick, but instead, focus on providing a work environment that facilitates happiness and growth within the workplace.” – Nellie Hayat, via Fast Company

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2 - Lynne Oldham: Chief of People at Zoom

Position on hybrid work

• Believes companies should revolutionize the way we work, not “evolution-ize” it
• Hybrid work must center around the employee experience
• To enable employees, companies need to be intentional about their approach to flexible work

“The workplace has forever changed, and employers need to support flexibility in the workplace. I'm currently working to be sure employees return to a safe office designed around employee needs, in a hybrid model geared toward enhancing collaboration and productivity while allowing space for employees to be humans first.” – Lynne Oldham via Business Insider

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3 - Francis Aquino: Workplace Experience Manager at Netflix

Position on hybrid work

• Companies have a unique opportunity to redefine the workplace experience post-pandemic.
• The workplace is still a vital part of the employee experience.

“I’m really excited about how we can redefine the office and reimagine workplace experience for all employees no matter where they are. A lot of companies are realizing that yes, we can provide a work-from-home opportunity for employees and still maintain a great culture.” – Francisco Aquino

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