PLEASE NOTE: Networking and lunch begins at 11:30, the presentation will begin at 12:30 pm and finish at 1:45pm. 

Wellbeing & The Future of Work: New Perspectives on WORKing BETTER

Join us at St. Andrew's for a presentation from Steelcase! Lunches provided by Katie's Catering.

Wellbeing & The Future of Work: New Perspectives on WORKing BETTER

The future of work is upon us and it demands a redefinition of place and of wellbeing—so critical to engagement, fulfillment and performance. Join us for a lively discussion in which we’ll share research on working from home, why the office is critical, hybrid work—and how all of this matters to wellbeing. We’ll discuss shifts in employee expectations and wellbeing, as well as new and expanded approaches to place—and a future of work in which wellbeing will be central.

Speakers:

Richard Benoit is a consultant with over 10 years of experience engaging with organizations from various sectors to assist in their transition to a more resilient workplace. He uses his expertise leveraging research and insights to help clients create highly effective workplaces that align with their culture and business strategies. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Richard applies the elements of design thinking in his engagements to inform the creation of a responsive and purposeful workplace. Richard is Prosci Certified in Change Management and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado.

Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist studying the sociology of work, work-life, happiness and fulfillment. She is a principal with Steelcase’s Applied Research + Consulting group, and the author of a new book, The Secrets to Happiness at Work as well as her previous book, Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work. In addition, she is a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company. Tracy is an award-winning speaker and has over 25 years of experience working with global clients to achieve business results. Tracy is an executive advisor to Coda Societies and to the MSU Master Industrial Mathematics Program. Tracy’s work has been featured in TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Work-Life Balance in the 21^st Century (book), Globe and Mail (Canada), InsideHR (Australia), HR Director (UK), T3N (Germany), Real Estate Review Journal, Fortune.com, Inc. Magazine, and more. Tracy holds a PhD in Sociology, a Master of Management in Organizational Culture, and a Master of Corporate Real Estate with a workplace specialization. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Twitter, or at tracybrower.com.

Moderator:

Michael Smith joined Steelcase in 2008 with an extensive portfolio of experience working       with some of the biggest global brands in the world. As a workplace consultant, he continues to work with some of Steelcase’s biggest clients, helping them shift from a product specific workplace to an experience focused environment. This helps to inspire people to do their best work and keeps them engaged. As a member of the Chicago sales team, Michael also supports the architectural and design community helping to foster relationships and delivers industry research and insights for continuing education accreditation. Michael recently received his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in 2017.  

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