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Aug 19
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241. Reimagining the Office: Human-Cente...

Traci Chernoff
About this episode

In this conversation, Sarah Davis, Workplace Strategy Lead at HED,  discusses the importance of human-centered workplace design and its impact on employee well-being and organizational culture. 

She emphasizes how physical office environments should align with company values and support different work behaviors. The discussion highlights the need for gathering diverse employee perspectives when designing workspaces and the strategic role of the office in fostering collaboration, creativity, and social connection. 

Sarah advocates for moving beyond traditional office layouts to create intentional spaces that enhance rather than hinder employee performance and satisfaction.

Connect with Sarah Davis here:

https://hed.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hedadvances/

Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Human-Centered Workplace Design

04:30 Aligning Physical Space with Company Culture

11:34 Defining the Purpose of the Office

18:11 Moving Beyond Productivity to Experience-Focused Design

25:45 From Paper Decisions to Real Employee Experience

29:53 The Impact of Good Design on Employee Performance

33:23 Resources and How to Connect

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