The DNA of Work
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62 episodes
Unravelling the mysteries of the brain part 2
Prepare to have your mind stretched as we navigate the human brain with the esteemed neuroscientist and psychologist, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. In this captivating discussion, we explore how social media is rewiring our brains, why the parent's...
Unravelling the mysteries of the brain with Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - part 1
Are your everyday experiences really a true reflection of how your brain works? Our guest for this episode, acclaimed neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, sheds light on this thought-provoking question. Dr. Barrett takes us through the comp...
A look back at 2023 and forward to 2024
As we approach the end of another eventful year, what were the highlights for you in the world or work and workplace?Andrew Mawson, AWA's Founder and Managing Director shares his views on the significant developments that really caught ...
How can you build talent and plan succession in a hybrid working world?
Picture this: you're navigating the intricate paths of hybrid working - what bearing does this have on talent and succession planning in your organization? That's the meaty conversation we're sinking our teeth into in this episode. We explore t...
As India's economy expands, is a boom in office construction inevitable?
Get ready to supercharge your understanding of India's booming office space market with AWA's Shashi Sharma and Director of Corporate Real Estate for Carelon Global Solutions in India, Sanjeev Tullicherry. We ask whether India's economic growth...
Should we be licensed to work from home?
Ever imagined a world where trust, openness, and virtuality are the norm in the workplace? Buckle up as we dig deep into the seismic shift from an office-centric model to the hybrid work norm, all thanks to an unprecedented global pandemic. We ...
Evolving the employment contract for hybrid working
As hybrid working becomes the new normal, we know you're asking: how do we formalize this? Do we need to review our employment contracts? What about our duty of care for home workers? How do we balance individual needs with organizational effic...
Beyond green - is net zero part of your organisation's culture?
Unlock the secrets of transforming good intentions into actionable plans in the face of climate crisis with our special guest, Richard Lupo, managing director of Shift Environment and author of Happiness by Numbers. Lupo shares his insights on ...
Navigating and Overcoming Toxicity in Workplace Culture
Ever thought about the deep-seated toxicity lurking in your workplace? Hold your breath as we navigate this uncharted terrain with consultant psychologist Linda Doe, who brings to the table her vast experience in business psychology. We dissect...
Exploring the Future of Work in the Metaverse
Are you prepared for the future of work? Will you be at the forefront of a revolutionary shift, or will you be left behind, much like Kodak when digital photography rose to prominence? In this engaging episode, we converse with Henry Massey and...
Global trends in hybrid working: AWA's Hybrid Working Index separates facts from hype
Curious about how hybrid working is transforming organisations around the world? AWA’s Hybrid Working Index reveals the truth about what’s really going on. We look at different types of hybrid working policies, the volumes of people coming into...
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: what you need to know now
Ever wondered if we should fear a malevolent AI takeover? Reconsider what you know about artificial intelligence (AI) as we host a riveting conversation with Dr. Mike Jackson. As a renowned expert in the field, Dr. Jackson clears the air on mis...
Exploring the Future of Hybrid Work in India: Insights from Industry Experts
Today we're taking a compelling journey into the heart of the hybrid work model in India to discover how the pandemic has radically transformed the workspace and encouraged innovative solutions to retain productivity and enhance employee satisf...
What Gen Z want from the workplace: they squash the myths and share their priorities
Ever wondered what really matters to the Gen Z workforce? Join us as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with six Gen Z professionals, including Danielle Farage, a top voice for Gen Z and a Top 10 Future of Work Influencer. Gain valuable i...
How is your organisation embracing the future of skills development?
The way we acquire the skills we need is changing - accelerated by the pandemic and the ready availability of guidance and knowledge on social media and through Google searches and YouTube videos. People want to teach themselves and choose the ...
Why you need the workplace management framework
Organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain the right skills and talent – in the face of rising employee expectations and fierce competition. Under these conditions, the experience people have at work is critical –...
What should we do with our space?
As organizations continue to figure out their approach to hybrid working, many are finding that they have more space than they need. While some are holding onto that space, in the belief that people will gradually return to working in the offic...
Just how do you lead a hybrid organization?
Leadership is leadership - if leaders and managers struggled pre pandemic, it's likely they're struggling now - unless they've upskilled. Hybrid is shining a bright light on management and leadership skills - exacerbating shortcomings and causi...
Inside Bupa: how hybrid models are helping them thrive
Bupa is a great example of aligning ways of working to a strategic vision of what the company needs to be. Senior leaders had already set Bupa on an agile journey before the pandemic and plans were well advanced - helping them adapt quickly whe...
Workplace experiences aren't a one-time fix
This is part two of our exploration of workplace experiences - thinking about how to deliver them day in, day out and adapting them to changing circumstances - so they continue to be relevant and to satisfy the needs of individuals, teams and t...
Why is everyone talking about workplace experiences?
We all have "workplace experiences" every day - but whether they are left to chance or consciously thought about and curated can make a world of difference to how we absorb our organisation's vision, brand and values. Writing value...
Workplace capacity - it's not what it was!
Once upon a time - workplace capacity was calculated by taking the number of people to be accommodated, assigning a desk to each person and adding some other spaces. But with hybrid working, when people don't need a desk every day or even when ...
Hybrid highlights of 2022
2022 seems to have been the year that hybrid working really got into its stride. We've covered many aspects of hybrid and other ways of working topics during this year. This episode is a look back at some of the highlights!
What's the news from AWA's hybrid working index?
Here are the latest results from AWA's worldwide Hybrid Working Index, tracking office attendance, desk usage and the hybrid working policies of 62 organisations across 220 offices and nearly a quarter of a million people within those offices.&...
A strategy for true hybrid working
There is a wealth of advice and guidance available to organisations looking to implement or refine their hybrid working approach. Helping organisations change the way they work has been AWA's bread and butter for the last 30 years, so we know a...