Workplace Unplugged
The podcast where workplace and facilities leaders speak freely. From hybrid strategy and sustainability to tech, wellbeing and design - we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into the real challenges and innovations shaping the future of work. Powered by The Workplace Event, each episode features candid conversations with industry pros who are changing how we think about space, culture and performance.
Episodes
19 episodes
#18. Net Zero Delusion - Are We Walking in to a Net Zero Failure in 2050?
Is the Facilities Management industry’s Net Zero ambition a game-changing goal or an illusion? This unmissable session cuts through the greenwashing to explore whether the sector is truly on track to deliver sustainable results. Are we tackling...
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Episode 18
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22:05
#17. Mock The Workplace
Get ready for a lively and entertaining session as "Mock The Week" puts a fun twist on workplace trends. This panel debate, inspired by the hit game show, features three entertaining rounds, including "Guess the Headline" and a picture round, t...
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Episode 17
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47:39
#16. Where to Start with AI?
AI is transforming facilities management, but where should you start? This session will explore practical, real-world applications of AI in Workplace Management, helping workplace leaders understand how to harness AI for greater efficiency and ...
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Episode 16
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41:45
#15. The Connected Workplace: Integrating Technology for Seamless Efficiency
Disconnected systems are a significant inconvenience, hindering both productivity and user satisfaction. The panel will share some of their strategies for unifying diverse technologies, enabling them to communicate effectively for a better user...
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Episode 15
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42:38
#14. IM and Strategic Asset Management as the Gateway to an Optimised Built Environment
Much discussion is currently taking place about AI and the sector’s readiness and optimisation of AI, when at the same time there is an existing maintenance backlog amounting to an eyewatering £49 billion bill for the Government. The recent NAO...
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Episode 14
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49:21
#13. Is DEI Dead? – Is the Corporate Tide Changing Tact to Move Away from DEI Commitments?
With a growing movement from large corporations to denounce their DEI practices we ask; is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Facilities Management a driving force for change or an initiative past its prime? In this bold discussion, we explore ...
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Episode 13
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40:51
#12. Leading Beyond Fear: Embracing Courage and Accountability in Leadership
This session draws intriguing parallels between ostrich behaviour and leadership, using real-world case studies to highlight the consequences of avoidance and offering actionable lessons focused on courage, transparency, and proactive problem-s...
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Episode 12
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50:22
#11. Shaping the Office Experience: Building a Culture People Want to Be Part Of
In an era of hybrid work, how do we build a culture where people genuinely want to come together and be part of the office experience? Our expert speaker will share best practices, challenge perspectives with thought-provoking questions, and sh...
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Episode 11
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35:22
#10. Fostering Data-Driven Wellbeing in Diverse Teams
Join this high-energy session to explore practical, high-impact techniques for embedding DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) into the core of your organisation. Discover essential tools for fostering a culture where every individual feels va...
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Episode 10
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34:07
#9. The Workplace Index: What the Data Reveals About Workplace Value
Eptura unveils the latest findings from its Workplace Index, offering a data-driven look at how workspaces are evolving and what it means for businesses. This keynote will break down key trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing actionab...
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Episode 9
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29:17
#8. Future-Ready Teams, Competent Organisations: Upskilling to Unlock Workplace Value
Capability in workplace and facilities management can be capability in the organisation. The skills crisis is raging real yet upskilling in workplace and facilities management can play a key part in helping to deliver not only an organisation’s...
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Episode 8
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48:44
#7. Building Inclusive Workplaces: Balancing Real Estate Strategy with Flexibility and Culture
This session advocates for a people-first approach to real estate strategy, emphasising balance over rigid return-to-office mandates. Suggesting that each organisation is a unique "society" with its own culture and values, this discussion will ...
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Episode 7
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35:22
#6. The Neurospicy Revolution: How to Effectively Manage Neurodiversity in the Workplace?
Is the Facilities Management industry ready to embrace a future shaped by different ways of thinking? This session explores how fostering inclusive environments for diverse cognitive approaches can spark creativity and innovation in FM.
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Episode 6
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44:37
#5. Beyond the Surface: Unpacking Sustainability in Asset Management for a Greener Future
This session dives into the environmental impact of workplace assets, shedding light on key concepts like carbon management, Net Zero, and Carbon Neutrality, and how these connect with broader ESG goals such as biodiversity, wellbeing, and soci...
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Episode 5
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41:02
#4. The Data-Driven Office: Insights & ROI from a Customer’s Perspective
Join Chris Wiegeraad – Commercial Director at GoBright - as he explores how Smart Workplace Solutions boost office space efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver real ROI. He’ll invite customer “Midland Heart” on stage to discuss their experiences...
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Episode 4
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40:33
#3. Shaping Tomorrow's Workspaces: Advantage WFM?
The IWFM Outlook 2024 ‘Keep investing: the tide is turning’ saw a brighter future as hope shaped like encouraging metrics peeped from the storm clouds of 2023. It suggested the sector was investing in key areas to drive productivity as our rese...
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Episode 3
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49:05
#2. Redefining Workplace Experience: The Future of 2025
The workplace is evolving into a dynamic intersection of employee needs, business goals, and cultural shifts. The panel will explore the future of workplace experience through the lenses of facilities management, HR, technology and design, high...
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Episode 2
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49:45
#1. The Office Reimagined: A Space for Mastery, Collaboration and Constructive Challenge
In this episode, we unpack the insights from the Workplace Leaders Summit session titled “The Office Reimagined: A Space for Mastery, Collaboration, and Constructive Challenge,” delivered at The Workplace Event 2025. Naomi ...
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Episode 1
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30:55