Rewilding Work

Where on earth should we work? In this current post-COVID stage of work, there's confusion – and quite a lot of it – about just where work should happen, and how. ‘Hybrid work’ is a catch-all term which sounds precise but actually says little and is, at best, usefully vague. So, how do the realities of ‘hybrid working’ serve us today? And is today’s workplace experience as exciting, enjoyable and productive as we’d like? Four years on from the pandemic, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, examines this conundrum in the latest bite-sized episode of Rewilding Work with Paul Miller. Paul offers reflections on where and how work could happen and the possible benefits. Is what’s in place today really a good balance, or could we do more to seek out the rewards of creativity, community, connection, purpose and fun? It’s a challenge faced by many – and in just 10 minutes Paul shares five shoots of wisdom and actionable ideas to help. But fear not, the value of the beloved flexibility discovered during COVID is front and centre of his thinking. So, for honest observations and helpful truths about today’s world of hybrid working, watch today. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers: (No guest speakers included as Paul presents this episode solo.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside many creative companies, HR can be less mature than you might imagine. But at Tom Ford Fashion, that’s changing with the arrival of its first Chief People Officer, Abigail Wilmore. In this warm and thoughtful conversation, change-maker Abigail joins Paul for the latest episode of Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, sharing more on her new role and how she’s approaching the challenge. At a time when HR’s role seemingly encompasses everything it means to be human at work, the importance of wellbeing, boundaries and HR fundamentals all come to life in their discussion. Hear more about Abigail’s own values, along with her passion for developing HR inside the workplace and also by nurturing the next generation of HR professionals. Sharing insights and observations on the conversation are Helen Marshall, Chief Learning Officer at Thrive, and Helen Day, Chief Operating Officer at Digital Workplace Group. Rewilding Work helps give focus to the view that, if we change the world of work, we can change the wider world. So, watch now to see more on how Abigail Wilmore is refashioning HR at this iconic brand. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers: Abigail Wilmore, Chief People Officer at Tom Ford Fashion Helen Day – Chief Operating Officer, DWG Helen Marshall – Chief Learning Officer, Thrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI-first CEO has arrived – an exciting and transformational change in modern leadership. But what is an AI-first CEO? And what does AI leadership look like in practice? To answer this, Pamela Maynard, Chief Executive Officer of Avanade, joins DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, for the latest episode of Rewilding Work with Paul Miller. Avanade, a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, is a leading digital innovator with more than 60,000 employees. Using AI to disrupt norms across the organization is encouraged by Pamela. She is keen to harness AI both in terms of the services Avanade delivers to its clients, but also in how the company operates – and she wants to do this in a way that puts people first. The appointment of Avanade’s first Chief AI Officer confirms Pamela’s commitment to a future underpinned by AI. Together, Paul and Pamela discuss AI guardrails and ethics, responsible practices, and real-life examples of how AI is changing working practices. The conversation took place just after the world’s first AI security summit held this autumn at Bletchley Park, further evidence of how industry and governments are firmly focused on navigating and preparing for an AI-led world. Adding their thoughts are expert commentators Nancy Goebel, Chief Executive Officer of DWG, and Iveta Hajdakova, a cultural anthropologist and Associate Director at Stripe Partners. Rewilding Work helps give focus to the view that, if we change the world of work, we can change the wider world. So, with the AI transformation already underway, do we want to be disrupted or to be the disruptors? For a timely conversation that considers this and more, watch today. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers: Pamela Maynard, Chief Executive Officer at Avanade Iveta Hajdakova, Associate Director at Stripe Partners Nancy Goebel, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Workplace Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time in Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, Priya Thummalapalli, Intuit’s Director of People Experience Solutions, shares her thoughts with Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer. Based at Mountain View on the US west coast, Intuit is surrounded by a nature paradise which truly supports evolution in the workplace. It’s a site designed to help its employees – and therefore customers – to thrive. A previous DWG Digital Workplace Leader of the Year Award winner, Priya offers tantalizing glimpses into Intuit’s approach to collaborative on-site neighbourhoods and guided onboarding experiences. She talks about the company’s methodology and mindset of customer obsession, and lifts the lid on the ‘follow me home’ research concept, where employees and customers are observed using products at home. Sharon O’Dea, Founder of Digital Workplace Experience Study (DWXS) and co-Founder at Lithos Partners, along with Dan McMillan, Chief Financial Officer at Digital Workplace Group, add their insightful observations. Rewilding Work focuses on how today’s change-makers are reimagining workplaces for the future. Watch now for more on how Intuit’s customer obsession helps employees and customers alike, and hear Paul’s three ‘seeds of wisdom’ to help with your own thinking. Guest speakers and show notes for this episode: Priya Thummalapalli, Director of People Experience Solutions at Intuit Sharon O’Dea, Founder of Digital Workplace Experience Study (DWXS) and co-Founder at Lithos Partners Dan McMillan, Chief Financial Officer at Digital Workplace Group Nature of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If an organization truly tunes into its environment, what benefits does this bring? This time, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller looks at the art and science of listening to employees. It also flips the switch and focuses on business travel post pandemic and how an era of more purposeful travel is emerging. DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, is joined by Kelly Flynn, Vice President, Strategic Communications at BCD Travel. BCD is a major player in the world’s corporate travel market, which sets out to help companies to travel smart and achieve more. Together, Kelly and Paul discuss the value of corporate listening, the courage this requires, and the recognition for employees that their voice matters along with their wellbeing. The duo also consider the realities of post-pandemic travel and look at what current trends may mean for sustainability and work. Reflecting on what particularly resonates from the conversation, expert commentators Jila Bahri-Esfahani, Head of Business Consulting at BJSS, and Ephraim Freed, Customer Growth Manager, Reality Labs at Meta, add their views. Rewilding Work gives focus to the idea that, if we change the world of work, we can change the wider world. Watch today – as the discussion highlights, it’s possible there’s even more value in being interested than interesting. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Kelly Flynn, Vice President, Strategic Communications at BCD Travel Jila Bahri-Esfahani, Head of Business Consulting at BJSS Ephraim Freed, Customer Growth Manager, Reality Labs at Meta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To date, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller has introduced you to senior leaders from some of the world’s biggest brands. These pioneers and change-makers are transforming the world of work, by bringing to life the living systems approach through innovative practices. This latest bite-sized episode offers something a little different. Here, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer Paul Miller shares his own insights on the industry hot topic of the day:, AI and work. He offers five ‘shoots’ or reflections to help leaders everywhere as they navigate the realities of AI. Paul suggests potential truths amongst the fiction, looks at the scale of impact AI might have and considers how we need toorganizations should think and behave as companies as waves of AI flow into work and society. So, for common sense amongst the hype, invest just ten minutes today and watch the latest thought-provoking episode from the Rewilding Work studio. Presenter: Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we thrive better together, and good relationships help with performance, then how can we successfully create and nurture strong communities at work? Our quality of life is dependent on the nature of our relationships – a fact often forgotten in busy work settings. At award-winning UK home-ready meals company, COOK, the team actively focuses on helping staff to thrive. It is intentionally inclusive, has a clear values system and works hard at providing a warm welcome to every customer, believing that food helps to bring people together. In this episode of Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer Paul Miller meets COOK’s Co-CEO, Rosie Brown. Together, they discuss COOK’s approach and the ingredients it relies upon to create a community that flourishes. Rosie describes the practicalities of growing a culture that focuses on individuals and remains true to the company’s family roots. We also hear from expert commentators Abigail Whilmore, Chief People Officer at Dr Barbara Sturm and Founder of People Flow Consultancy, and Céline Schillinger, Founder and CEO of We Need Social. They reflect on this fascinating discussion and add their own perspectives to the conversational cooking pot. Rewilding Work helps give focus to the view that, if we change the world of work, we can change the wider world. Creating communities where individuals truly thrive is a step on this journey. So, for a warming conversation seasoned with insights and Paul’s three ‘seeds of wisdom’, watch today. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Rosie Brown, Co-CEO of COOK Céline Schillinger, Founder and CEO of We Need Social Abigail Wilmore, Chief People Officer at Dr Barbara Sturm and Founder of People Flow Consultancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you create social connection in a remote-first company? Does a regular cadence of communication and getting together make that all-important difference to success? And are there risks in not being intentional about how people experience office time? In this latest episode of DWG’s compelling new series, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, catches up with Tracy Hawkins. Formerly at Twitter, Tracy is now the Global Head of Workplace Experience and Connection at Grammarly, the company which offers a typing assistant to review spelling, grammar, punctuation and clarity. Grammarly is setting out to improve lives by improving communication, and for them, their quest begins at home. By fostering an adaptive environment where in-person time is carefully thought through, Grammarly is pursuing a new era of collaboration in post-pandemic 2023. Also joining Paul are industry experts David Cairns, Senior Vice President – Office Leasing at CBRE Canada, and DWG’s own Nancy Goebel, Chief Executive Officer, who complement discussions with their own insights. Rewilding Work focuses on how today’s change-makers are reimagining workplaces for the future. Watch now and discover more about how Grammarly is leading the way, and hear Paul’s three ‘seeds of wisdom’ to help with your own thinking. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Tracy Hawkins, Global Head of Workplace Experience and Connection at Grammarly Nancy Goebel, Chief Executive Officer at the Digital Workplace Group David Cairns, Senior Vice President – Office Leasing at CBRE Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Work has the capacity to change the world for the better. Those in work and their organizations can have profound impacts on the way we live collectively. So, what can we learn from the pioneering social and ecological change agents who considered this from the very beginning of their organizations? In this second episode of DWG’s exciting new series, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, talks with Jesper Ambrosius, Director, Head of Environment Excellence at Grundfos. Founded in Denmark in 1945, this world-leading global water pump company supports the belief that every drop of water contains infinite possibilities. Driving your purpose beyond your boundaries, measuring sustainability, and the challenges faced if this isn’t in your organization’s DNA all come under the microscope. And, hearing this, how can others adopt an ecological approach? Paul is joined by industry experts Henning Dräger, Senior Global Sustainability Director, BDO International, and Alessia Falsarone, Executive in Residence at the University of Chicago, who add their thoughtful viewpoints on this fascinating area. Rewilding Work helps give focus to the perspective that, if we change the world of work, we can change the wider world. Watch this enlightening episode to see this thinking in action today. For more on the future of work from world-leading companies, follow this new channel. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Jesper Ambrosius, Director, Head of Environmental Excellence at Grundfos Henning Dräger, Senior Global Sustainability Director, BDO International Alessia Falsarone, Executive in Residence at University of Chicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An inclusive, more equitable organization is an intrinsically healthier organization. So, if this is the case, how can we focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a way that fosters a true sense of belonging? In this latest episode of the exciting new series, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, DWG’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul Miller, is joined by Petra de Bruxelles, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Petra’s own personal experiences have nurtured both her interest and a successful career in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. In this discussion, she shares observations on the IMF’s steps to recruit and develop a workforce that mirrors the organization’s membership and on its sponsorship pilot. Petra also talks about how better represented groups can benefit from a broader DEI approach. Joining Paul too are industry experts Dr Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner at BT, and Shimrit Janes, Director of Knowledge at DWG. Together, they reflect on these fascinating real-life insights and on whether large organizations can really be agents of social change. With the bonus of three seeds of wisdom to plant in your own organization, watch today and further grow your knowledge of DEI. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Petra de Bruxelles, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at the International Monetary Fund; Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner at BT; and Shimrit Janes, Director of Knowledge at DWG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine what work could be. In the post-pandemic world, work itself is evolving and being reimagined. But what does that look like in practice? Who is getting this right and what can we each learn that we can apply in our own workplaces? In this landmark first episode of the new series, Rewilding Work with Paul Miller, DWG’s Chief Creative Officer and Founder, Paul Miller, is joined by Gianpaolo Barozzi, Senior Director HR at Cisco. Gianpaolo shares how this technology giant is reimagining purpose to really connect the way it does business with having a positive impact on the world. Connecting purpose to locality, the ability to experiment, a focus on teams and the reality of how living networks can inspire organizational networks, all come under discussion. Paul is also joined by industry experts Danielle O’Hare, Director, Talent Development at Lucasfilm/ILM, and Caroline von Koenig, Wellbeing Lead at Fidelity International, who reflect on how Gianpaolo’s insights resonate with their own experiences as HR leaders. For a thought-provoking half-hour with sharp takeaways, watch today and follow this new channel for more on the future of work from world-leading companies. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guests: Gianpaolo Barozzi, Senior Director, HR – Cisco; Danielle O’Hare, Director, Talent Development – Lucas Film/ILM; Caroline von Koenig, Wellbeing Lead – Fidelity International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing calm to a chaotic time starts with having the right insights. The nature of work has changed. How, when and where work is done is different now and balancing productivity and well-being while navigating a new world of work is a challenge for employees and managers. Microsoft Viva Insights takes a data-driven approach to improving employee wellbeing and productivity in an increasingly complex, hyperconnected, and sometimes isolating environment. Learn how Microsoft Viva Insights can help you identify and build better habits, prioritize wellbeing and create a culture where people and business can thrive in a healthy environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to Hybrid Working there is no one-size-fits all model for how it’s designed, implemented and adopted – even its definition varies depending on who you talk to! This session will delve into what a hybrid work model looks like and what it has in common with zebras and donkeys. It will look at some ‘horrible hybrids’ and how to avoid them and also look at opportunities to create new ways of working which work for productivity, people and planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pattie is a drag queen, environmentalist and believes that social justice and environmental justice are inextricably linked. Through the biodiversity of landscapes, both Pattie and Wyn, the human behind Pattie’s drag persona, were able to find their identity and purpose outdoors. In this talk, Pattie talks to us about the power of nature and how people and organizations have an ability to tap into this natural resource to create healthy selves, organizations and, in turn, a healthy planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has remote working levelled the playing field? In some ways yes, as you have an insight into each others' personal lives, but how can we maintain this and allow it to evolve into embracing individuality and authenticity in the workplace? Hear from Toni Vanwinkle as she shares her thoughts in this interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine what work could be. In the post-pandemic world, work itself is evolving and being reimagined. But what does that look like in practice? Who is getting this right and what can we each learn that we can apply in our own workplaces? Rewilding Work captures stories and examples of how senior leaders and change-makers are transforming and evolving the world of work across their organizations. Paul Miller, Chief Creative Officer at the Digital Workplace Group, talks to directors of HR, specialists in future of work and leaders of strategy in organizations such as Adobe, The Coca-Cola Company, Estée Lauder, Cisco, IMF and Microsoft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.