Snap Out of It: Why Workplaces Need a Wake-Up Call with Kay Sargent
Episode Summary
Kay Sargent discusses the pressing need for change in facilities management, emphasizing the importance of human-centric design and the future of work. She challenges the industry to snap out of its current mindset and rethink how spaces are designed to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.
Episode Notes
In today's episode host Edward Wagner interviews Kay Sargent, who was recently named an IFMA Global FM Influencer and is the Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK. Together they discuss the evolving needs of buildings and how facility managers must adapt to future trends. They also go over the importance of human-centric design, the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity and the potential for longer lifespans to change workplace dynamics. They also touches on the necessity for the industry to shift from a sustainability mindset to one of regeneration, emphasizing the role of curiosity and forward-thinking in driving meaningful change.
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This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions!
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Show Contributors
- Edward Wagoner
- Kay Sargent
- Elizabeth Shelton