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In our latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, we sit down with Hassan Baickdeli as he shares his insights on Lenovo's B2B approach and supporting technology in organizations looking to advance connectiveness and capability on the new digital frontier. In particular, Hassan dives into detail on;
His role at Lenovo and passion in technology, starting at a very young age.Emergence of augmented and virtual technologies in the workplaceThe role of technology and enablement of technology in the future state of workExamples of adoption of new technologies in different sectors such as retail, hospitality, infrastructure and manufacturingHis views on technology in our day-to-day lifeListen to the full episode now.

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of 'The Workplace' podcast, where we speak with Lisa James-Holmes, Associate Director, Strategy and Analysis JCAP and Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) for Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD). 

In this exciting episode, we share the framework that shapes the WELL Building Standard and its differences to Greenstar Ratings before diving into Lisa's insights on;
Her career  journey to Workplace ExperienceThe International WELL Building Standard & Equity rating introducing this standard to leadership teams which ultimately led to;  MSD's journey to achieving a Platinum WELL rating for their recent Sydney workplace refurbishment.Listen to the full episode - available on all platforms.

Welcome to the twelfth episode of 'The Workplace' podcast.
In this special episode, we have the honor of hearing from the late Beth Tudehope, Associate Director of HR - South Pacific at Colgate-Palmolive, who shares her incredible story and touches on
Her career in Human Resources and Colgate-Palmolive AustraliaHer cancer diagnosis and journeyThe ‘Live Better’ initiative introduced at Colgate-Palmolive South PacificThis podcast will be preserved as a tribute to Beth's courage and the hope she brought to others. Beth’s story is a reminder that human connection, community, support, and care drives everything we do.
We hope this podcast will continue to inspire countless others and raise awareness of Bowel Cancer – a rising and common cancer in Australia. To learn more about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and screening programs, please visit https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/
Rest in peace, Beth.

Welcome to the eleventh episode of 'The Workplace' podcast, where we speak with Brett Hautop, Founding Partner of Workshape, United States. Brett shares his insights on creating meaningful workplaces, the importance for organisations to define why they need a workplace and what they want to achieve through their workplace, and the value of the workplace in building trust, engagement and connection. 

Welcome to the tenth episode (Part 2) of 'The Workplace' podcast, where our Sustainability and Wellbeing Lead, Michelle Viret chats with award-winning broadcaster, Keynote Speaker, and Director, of Leadium, Sharon Longridge. 
Sharon shares her insights on women in leadership, building resilience in the workplace, energy management and the importance of mindfulness in building an engaging workforce. 

A highly perceptive interview; listen now on all platforms. 

Welcome to the ninth episode of 'The Workplace' podcast, where our Sustainability and Wellbeing Lead, Michelle Viret chats with Sustainability & Lean Manager, Aidan Mullan from Interface.
We dive into Interface's remarkable journey on becoming the world's largest and only carbon neutral enterprise in the flooring industry through examining supply chains, product design and development and most importantly, engaging employees under a shared goal. Aidan also shares what's next for Interface in our latest episode. 
This full episode is available now on all listening platforms.