Workplace Geeks
Workplace Geeks is the podcast on a mission to celebrate the most innovative workplace research in the world. Hosted by Chris Moriarty and Ian Ellison, each episode explores fascinating work with the authors themselves, capturing practical learning and business impacts. Join the Workplace Geeks to bridge the gap between academia and business as we explore the diverse elements that can affect workplace experience, employee value and business performance.
Workplace Geeks
Can we reinvent the modern office? | with Jeremy Myerson & Philip Ross
The Workplace Geeks are back, and we're kicking off Series 4 with two heavyweights of the workplace world: Jeremy Myerson and Philip Ross, co-authors of Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office – their fourth collaboration, and their most provocative yet.
From their first book, The Creative Office, to the now globally established Worktech Academy and Events community, Jeremy and Philip have influenced workplace thinking for decades. Now, they're reflecting on a century of office orthodoxy — and calling for a complete reinvention.
In a rich, thoughtful conversation, we explore:
- How Unworking evolved from coffee table editions to a future workplace manifesto
- The office’s 100-year legacy – and why Taylorism still haunts us
- Why it’s time to stop iterating and start reimagining work from first principles
- Ten bold directions for the future of workplace: social, healthy, sentient, purposeful, elastic, personalised, contextualised, digital, consumerised, and shared
- Global case studies, design critiques, and the challenges of city-centre real estate
- Why AI is the workplace disruptor they wish they’d written more about
- How to navigate polarising narratives, including resolute returners, choice champions and beyond
Also featuring a reflection section recorded live at The Workplace Event, NEC Birmingham, from Worktech Academy's Kasia Maynard. Jazz hands optional! 🤗
Learn more about Unworking at Worktech Academy or grab a copy wherever you buy your workplace reads - highly recommended.
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