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#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 explore how to craft flexible, inclusive workplaces that meet business needs without compromising employee well-being. Attendees will hear how aligning real estate decisions with organisational values fosters engagement, supports diversity and inclusion (D&I), and optimises space for purposeful, in-person work activities.
Speaker:
- Sarah Audsley, Partner - Head of Workplace Strategy, Strategic Consulting - Knight Frank
This podcast was recorded live at The Workplace Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Workplace Leaders Summit, sponsored by Eptura.
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