Connected FM

The Future of the Hybrid Workplace and Facilities Management of Audio-Visual Systems

Episode Summary

Today we are sitting down with Brian Reilly who works at Listen Technologies and Pat Birch from The Farm AV. Together they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work dynamics, emphasizing the need to upgrade meeting facilities for seamless collaboration between in-person and remote attendees. They also delve into how facilities managers' roles have evolved, workplace trends, such as quiet tech-free zones and outdoor workspaces, and more!

Episode Notes

Today we are sitting down with Brian Reilly who works at Listen Technologies and Pat Birch from The Farm AV. Together they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work dynamics, emphasizing the need to upgrade meeting facilities for seamless collaboration between in-person and remote attendees. They also delve into how facilities managers' roles have evolved, workplace trends, such as quiet tech-free zones and outdoor workspaces, and more! 

Resources Mentioned:

• Gensler Research & Insights: https://www.gensler.com/research-topic-work-and-the-workplace
• ClearTech Industry News: https://www.cleartechav.com/brian-reilly-on-the-ongoing-impact-of-the-hybrid-workplace/
• McKinsey and Company: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights/building-the-office-of-the-future?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=e350a2440b234d39bc01dd60c4a349aa&hctky=14427247&hdpid=47dd1807-2ebc-4746-ab8d-4dc36d9567ae

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