In this episode of What the F* is Happening to the Office?, Phil Kirschner explains why the workplace has become one of the biggest blind spots in modern organizations—and what leaders are getting wrong.
At major conferences, CFOs, CHROs, and CIOs shape strategy, but rarely discuss the workplace. Meanwhile, workplace and real estate conversations happen without them.
So who actually owns the workplace?
This isn’t a design issue—it’s a leadership problem.
Phil brings a rare cross-industry perspective from his work across McKinsey & Company, WeWork, JLL, and Credit Suisse—along with his research through The Workline.
We discuss:
Why workplace strategy keeps getting ignored at the top
The real reason offices feel generic and underperform
Why companies are “fixing the past” instead of building the future
The hidden conflict between HR, IT, Finance, and Real Estate
Who should own the workplace (and why no one does)
What the workplace should actually be doing today
Credits:
Created & Directed By Bob Fox
Produced By Work Design Studios
