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Winning the workplace tug of war – optimizing RTO & hybrid strategy

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Designing in-person experiences and events for company team building requires careful intentionality to effectively improve company culture. By creating opportunities for team members to interact in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, these experiences foster stronger social connections and camaraderie among colleagues. Intentional design elements, such as team-building activities and structured networking sessions, encourage collaboration and communication, thereby increasing social capital within the organization. As employees feel more connected to their peers and the company as a whole, morale and job satisfaction rise, leading to improved employee retention rates. Ultimately, investing in well-designed in-person experiences demonstrates a commitment to nurturing a positive work environment, enhancing teamwork, and retaining top talent within the organization.

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Founding Principle

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Nathan Manuel, a self-described workplace nerd, brings over 25 years of leadership experience across commercial real estate, IT infrastructure, and workplace management in the tech and media sectors. With a background in sculpture, Nathan blends creative flair with practical know-how to design and shape modern workspaces, having contributed to the development and construction of over 100 commercial properties globally. Passionate about community building and professional growth, he frequently speaks at leading industry events and mentors Harvard Business School students on future work trends and the impact of hybrid work environments on our society.

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

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Ginger Dhaliwal is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15 years of experience managing globally distributed teams at high-growth startups. She has led product and technology development from ideation to launch of several patented disruptive technologies in the healthcare, e-commerce, and fashion industries across Asia, Canada, and the U.S. Ginger was a founding member of Embedded Wireless, an R & D facility, and played a key role in growing the company from 1 to 100 engineers, with international offices in Malaysia, India, and the U.S. Currently, Ginger serves as the Co-Founder and CPO of Upflex, a powerful workspace platform that brings together people, places, and data to deliver the right spaces for forward-thinking companies and global talent. Her expertise lies in remote, distributed, flexible, and hybrid work environments, where she has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with these models. Ginger's leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in Upflex's growth and success, positioning the company as a leader in the evolving workplace landscape.

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