FRESH Takes on the future of work
A quick yet powerful look at fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and each episode ties back to these values while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas.
Episodes
In today’s FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ginni Lisk to discuss creating a more empathetic workplace. Ginni is the VP of People Strategy at Screencloud. Passionate about helping corporate culture through effective internal communications, Ginni seeks to productize People Experience, known as PX.
To Ginni, the future of work lies in leading with a more compassionate, individualized approach. She wa...
In today’s FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses her fresh perspective on hybrid schedules. There has been much discussion on implementing remote work for the past two years. With some employers still wondering about the productivity of this trend, Jess shares what makes the hybrid model successful.
It’s worth noting that companies that allow some form of remote work have seen their employee turnover decrea...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny mixes it up by discussing the power of representation through pop culture. As a reminder, Jess is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lluna, a team operating system for the modern employer. Reflecting on the world today, Jess shares how media impacts us individually and our society as a whole.
Whether watching television, film, the news, or social media, it’s always a...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Steve Van Valin. Steve is the Founder and CEO of Culturology and the author of the forthcoming book, The Search for Meaning at Work. Today, Jess and Steve discuss the not-quite-quiet phenomenon of “quiet quitting,” burnout, and the current desire for work-life balance.
Steve defines “quiet quitting” as performing at the minimum level to not be f...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Jessi Sheridan. Jessi is the Chief Operating Officer at Delta Phi Epsilon International and is passionate about organizational development and leadership. Today, Jess and Jessi discuss creating a sense of belonging in the workplace and the significance of flexibility.
To Jessi, the future of work lies in human-centric restructuring, which the pa...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Karen Mangia. Karen is a Salesforce Executive, Best-selling Author, and Tedx Speaker who uses creativity and curiosity to empower teams and individuals to sustain success. Today, Jess and Karen discuss the power of storytelling and how it is used to address the needs of their customers and move people from intention to impact.
To Karen, the...
On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Dan Parsons. Dan is the Co-founder and Chief Platform Officer at Thoughtful, which reimagines business automation by deploying automated digital workers. Today, Jess and Dan discuss hiring digital and improving the human condition at work.
Dan's mission is to free up workers from mundane tasks, so they are freer to take on more innovative and me...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by James Hancock. Together, Jess and James share their thoughts on a human-centric approach to work. James is the Co-founder and President of MWAH. (Making Work Absolutely Human), home of the cultural dashboard where the art of people and culture collide.
To James, the future of work is “simply what’s next.” He believes there needs to be more focus...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Tobin (Toby) Trevarthen. Toby is the CEO and Founder of Spatial Shift, a strategic narrative design consultancy, and CEO and Founder of The Narrative Playbook, a narrative design lab. Together, Jess and Toby discuss the significance of narrative and the desire for freedom in the workplace.
To Toby, the future of work is defined as an “evolutiona...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ethan Berg. Ethan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agora World, a social experience platform where creators can build their own immersive experiences. Together, Jess and Ethan share their thoughts on furthering humanity in the workplace and life in the metaverse.
To Ethan, the future of work lies in passion, flexibility, and a more human-centric app...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Rishad Tobaccowala, an author, speaker, teacher, and advisor with four decades of experience in helping people and organizations reinvent themselves to retain relevance in changing times. Together, Jess and Rishad discuss how reimagining flexibility and freedom in the workplace can improve the future of work.
As a business advisor and the author...
TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of miscarriage, sexual assault, abortion, etc.
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by her friend Erin Kreszl. Erin is an MBA, non-profit founder, former investment consultant, and mother to two young girls. Reflecting on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Jess and Erin share their thoughts on abortion access and its effects on women, their careers, ...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Mark Rickmeier. Together, Jess and Mark share their thoughts on improving the employee experience during the product development stages. Mark is a Chief Executive Officer at TXI, a product innovation company that helps clients generate and develop new ideas to elevate their business.
To Mark, the future of work highlights the employee experience...
On each episode of the FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work podcast, we draw on our values of freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, and happiness. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for the Great Resignation, which some call the Great Reshuffle, as many have rearranged their jobs or moved locations to gain more freedom and flexibility from alternative work structures. This living reshuffle speaks to our FRESH value of freedom f...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ron Storn, Chief People Officer at Booster. Jess and Ron share their thoughts on maintaining efficiency in company responses to climate change, exploring work post-pandemic, upskilling staff members, and how freedom and flexibility play into the future of work.
Ron is the Chief People Officer at Booster. He has over 20 years of experience leadin...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Cynthia Patterson. Together Jess and Cynthia discuss the importance of empathy and openness to change and challenge within the future of work. Additionally, they share their opinions on how companies should rethink how they operate and take measures to combat burnout, set realistic output goals, and adopt a more employee-centric approach for th...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Emily Allen. Together Jess and Emily share their thoughts about the importance of authenticity and simplicity in the future of work. At LeagueSide, Emily leads the end-to-end People Operations priorities: talent acquisition, HR, employee growth and development, culture, and retention of the organization.
Emily is a mother of three and has been a...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Natalie Egan. Jess and Natalie share their thoughts on the balance that working mothers must create between their professional and maternal roles. Additionally, they discuss the need for empathy and equity in the workplace and how technology can provide support for workers with intersectional identities.
Natalie is an entrepreneur with over 20 y...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses small businesses in honor of National Small Business Week in the US. Jess speaks on what defines small businesses, their greater impact on the economy, and their current status today during the time of the Great Resignation.
The Great Resignation has been a period of reflection for workers within the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Liz Quarello. Jess and Liz discuss setting boundaries for work-life harmony, balancing flexible work schedules, and how leaders can prepare their teams for the future of work.
As the Chief Culture and Operations Officer at Eli Lilly and Company, Liz has plenty of experience with HR and operations leadership in fast-paced corporate settings...
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