#040 Janet Pogue McLaurin – Principal and Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler
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What does designing for families and distributed teams look like? How did COVID-19 pandemic influence work habits, and how can building owners adapt to this shift? What can companies do to ensure that their physical spaces accommodate the diverse needs of their workforce?
Janet Pogue – Principal and Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler – answered these and many other important questions on my podcast.
Janet has been instrumental in leading global Workplace Surveys and the Workplace Performance Index® (WPI), measuring how people work, space effectiveness and workplace experience.
Janet has developed workplace strategies for clients such as Vanguard, Capital One, Gallup, General Motors McDonald's, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She is a sought-after spokesperson at industry events, including The Wall Street Journal Future of Everything Festival, CoreNet Global, and IFMA World Workplace.
Recently elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects, Janet successfully balances her professional achievements with her role as a proud mother and grandmother.
Listen to Janet’s insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Reflecting on the 40-year long professional journey
03:16 Public speaking beginnings
05:26 Transformation of workplace design over decades
06:32 Navigating the new normal: workplace design post-COVID-19
18:57 Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace design
24:32 The future of work: designing for families and distributed teams
28:09 Exploring generative design and its impact
30:29 Final thoughts
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