Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
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Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
Building a Hybrid Work Oasis and Deciding When to Bring Employees into the Office
Help Me Think With Starla West
1 hour 28 minutes
2 years ago
Building a Hybrid Work Oasis and Deciding When to Bring Employees into the Office
In this episode of "Help Me Think," Mary Beth Oakes, CEO and co-owner of Business Furniture + CO, discusses the significance of a hybrid work environment for employees. She shares insights into Business Furniture's successful transition to hybrid work and how they redesigned their office spaces to support it. Mary Beth also reflects on her career journey, the importance of staying open to opportunities, and her co-founding of Choreo in 2008, a spinoff of Business Furniture. This episode emphasizes the importance of embracing hybrid work and tailoring office spaces and practices to support employee well-being, productivity, and growth. Tune in now to reflect on when your organization should be asking employees to come into the office and how to build a work oasis that creates a gravitational pull that makes them want to!
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EPISODE LINKS
Steelcase Article - The Hybrid Office: https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/work-better/new-hybrid-neighborhood/
The New Hybrid Neighborhood - Designing Neighborhoods at Work: https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/work-better/new-hybrid-neighborhood/
Ocular™ by Steelcase: https://www.steelcase.com/products/conference-collaborative-tables/ocular/
CEO Perspectives Podcast: The Future of the Office: https://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/ceo-perspectives/The-Future-of-the-Office
CEO Perspectives Podcast: What Should We Do About Burnout: https://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/ceo-perspectives/What-Should-We-Do-About-Burnout
Business Furniture Website: https://businessfurniture.net/
Business Furniture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFurnitureCo
Business Furniture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessfurnitureco/
Business Furniture on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-furniture-choreo/
Mary Beth Oakes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.mccormickoakes
Mary Beth Oakes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mboakes/
Mary Beth Oakes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethoakes/
Starla's Website and Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.starlawest.com/podcast
Starla's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarlaWest
Podcast Sponsor, Business Furniture: https://businessfurniture.net/
Starla's Podcast Coach, Chris Spangle: https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com
Watch This Episode Online: https://starlawest.com/2023/07/building-a-hybrid-work-oasis-and-deciding-when-to-bring-employees-into-the-office/
LEAVE A REPLY
What was your favorite lesson from this episode? Please let me know, and after you apply what you learned, make sure you share your breakthrough moments and successes with me. And, of course, I welcome your feedback, questions, insight, experience, and suggestions. Visit https://starlawest.com/2023/07/building-a-hybrid-work-oasis-and-deciding-when-to-bring-employees-into-the-office/ to join the conversation now.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR
I want to thank our title sponsor, Business Furniture, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary and revolutionizing the way we work since 1922. With hybrid work becoming mainstream, Business Furniture offers solutions that balance the flexibility employees crave with the need for fostering collaboration and innovation. Check them out at businessfurniture.net.
Help Me Think With Starla West
Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
