#11. Unispace Regional Principal Emily Watkins. The Future of Flexible Workplaces

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Emily Watkins, Regional Principal at Unispace. Emily discusses the future of workplaces, how companies are engaging employees in an in person/remote hybrid set-up, the impact of new workplaces on employees and leaders, and what leaders should be thinking about from a workplace perspective.

Unispace’s mission is to revolutionize the creation of the workplace. They are a global interior design firm who offer an agile, end-to-end experience rooted in industry-leading workplace insights and fit for today’s ever-evolving global brands.

Show Notes

• How Unispace is Revolutionizing the Office Space [1:00]
• How Companies are Reconfiguring Layouts to Promote Flexibility [5:44]
• What Companies are Doing to Better Engage their Employees in this Next Normal [7:48]
• Why Investing in Technology is Critical to Successful Implementation [13:12]
• Why Focusing on Change Management Increases Engagement [14:46]
• Maintaining Collaboration Within a Flexible Workspace [19:01]
• Why Flexible Work Spaces are no Longer Limited to Tech Companies [21:17]
• The Importance of Managing to Outcomes [22:34]
• Why it May Take 5-7 Years for Flexible Work to become the Next Normal [24:30]
• Risk Management Practices to Assess Your Company’s Real Estate Assets [26:45]
• Emily’s Journey into Commercial Real Estate [31:28]
•  Emily’s Career Advice for Those Interested in Commercial Real Estate [34:55]

Show Links

• Unispace Website