In Episode 11.1, designer Kay Sargent treats us to a mini playbook of how to make hybrid work.
Curious about the future of workplace design? With Kay Sargent’s help, discover how understanding an organization’s “DNA” can lead to tailored solutions that go beyond physical spaces to address the operational and cultural shifts essential for hybrid work success. Watch the interview to learn about creating a balanced and inclusive work environment that truly supports both employees and organizational goals.
Transcript
And so I think what’s happening now is that we’ve put the workforce in this extruded transition where we’re not really clear what the end game is going to be And because still kind of figuring that out.
Feeling Inspired? Here Are the Actions You Can Take Now:
For a successful hybrid program, start by asking key questions like:
What does your job require you to do and where do you need to be to do your job?
What do your clients need from you?
What do your colleagues need from you?
What do you personally want?
Resources:
Meet Kay Sargent:
Senior Principal, Director of Thought Leadership, HOK
With 37 years of experience, Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues and an award-winning designer. Kay is Global Co-Director of HOK’s WorkPlace team and sits on HOK’s Board of Directors. In 2020 she was named ASID’s Designer of Distinction. Kay currently serves on the ASID’s Foundation Research Taskforce; George Washington University Advisory Council; the IWBI Mind Advisory Team and the Advisory Boards for I+S and Work Design magazines. During her career, she has also served on the International Boards of CoreNet Global, AVIXA, IFI – International Federation of Interior Designers /Architects, ASID, IIDA, NCQLP and the Advisory Board of Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design and NVCC.
She is an active member of IFMA and co-founder of the IFMA Workplace Evolutionaries, WE community and serves as an Executive committee for WE. In 2021 she was selected from her field of peers to provide Congressional Subject Matter Expert Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives on “Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19: A View from The Private Sector.” Kay also serves on the GSA Diversity taskforce and is an advisor for the HOK Diversity Advisory Council.
Episode 11.1 Credits:
Created By Bob Fox
Produced By Work Design Magazine
Directed By Bob Fox
Special Thanks to Katie Sargent and Michelle Weiss
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