When it comes to discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, most immediately veer into negative territory. It’s hard not to feel alarmed when most headlines we read about AI range from the outrageous to the terrifying.

But in reality, what are most organizations actually using AI for? How are systems, protocols, and processes being updated by AI-enabled technologies? And what does the increasing use of AI in companies mean for distributed teams and flexible work?

These questions are why Team IIP hosted an Executive Roundtable to discuss, “Beyond Automation: Will AI Enhance or Disrupt Flexible Work?”. We brought together leaders from across EMEA, with experience in and around the tech industry, to share what the AI conversation really looked like in their companies.

This episode of the Inclusion in Progress Podcast is a quick debrief of our roundtable, where we discuss…

• Who is currently leading the AI conversations in organizations
• How leaders are addressing skepticism and encouraging innovation around AI
• What ongoing employee AI upskilling and talent development strategies look like today
• Why the rise of AI signals the consolidation — rather than elimination — of flexible work

Thanks to Henrik Jarleskog, Joke Van Hamme, and Surbhi Srivastava for participating and sharing your insights with us!

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #InclusiveDistributedWork #FutureOfWork #InclusionInProgress

TIMESTAMPS:

[03:37] The importance of leadership modeling when introducing AI into an organization

[05:18] How AI-enabled boosts in productivity and efficiency affects performance metrics

[06:37] Why upskilling strategies around AI must be personalized and playful

[07:55] How the future of work looks not just more efficient, but more meaningful with AI

[11:16] Why AI is integral in the Inclusive Distributed Work™ conversation moving forward

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Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best.

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Learn more about our roundtable participants Joke Van Hamme, Henrik Jarleskog, and Surbhi Srivastava.

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For years corporate success was measured by the size of a company’s headquarters, but this all changed overnight when the pandemic hit. Companies soon realized that they didn’t need their employees to commute to one central location to collaborate effectively.

Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we’re diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we’ve identified while working with remote and hybrid teams.

This episode breaks down the Hub-And-Spoke Model — which highlights a decentralized approach to workplace design, enabling both in-person and remote collaboration.

We cover:

• How satellite “spoke” offices can support a central “hub” office in practice
• What to consider before choosing this Hub-And-Spoke Model for your teams
• The challenges of implementing this distributed work model and how to solve them

We’ll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don’t miss out!

And if you’re a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)...

Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success E-book today!

 To identify any gaps in your current work model and get tailored insights to improve efficiency and engagement,  take our Free RISE™ Scorecard and get a personalized report in minutes.

#InclusiveDistributedWork #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #InclusionInProgress

TIMESTAMPS:

[01:55] How the Hub-And-Spoke model reimagines workspaces and how it enables a new level of collaboration

[03:51] What are some of the key principles to applying hub and spoke office spaces?

[05:50] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model?

[06:17] How to know if the Hub-And-Spoke Model is best fit for your organization?

LINKS:

info@inclusioninprogress.com

www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast

www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress

Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best.

Uncover your ideal Distributed Work Model with our RISE™ Scorecard, created to give you personalized insights into what's impacting your team’s workflows to discover which model is best fit for your teams.

Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company’s DEI and remote work initiatives.

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On this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we resume our Distributed Work Expert Series.

With this series, we’re highlighting some of the world’s leading experts who continue to map, innovate, and design how distributed work looks from inside forward-thinking companies — designing a version of work that works for teams — regardless of where they choose to work.

Our goal is to start highlighting distributed work leaders in companies to help forward-thinking leaders like you to:

• Navigate remote and hybrid work challenges with real-world examples
• Draw inspiration to find a distributed work model that is best suited for your teams
• Reimagine your workplaces with research-backed insights from experts at the forefront of the future of work conversation

For this episode, we’re joined by Leah Knobler, VP of People at Help Scout, who shares their company’s commitment to accessibility, transparency, and intentionality — as a fully remote-first organization since 2012.

Leah shares how Help Scout continues to double down on their distributed work model — in spite of the current RTO (return-to-office) trends — and how their remote-first approach has allowed them to continue to grow globally year on year.

🎧 Tune in now to learn more about how global leaders like you are continuing to adapt in our ever-changing work landscape.

#InclusiveDistributedWork #MulticulturalTeams #GlobalLeadership #HelpScout #InclusioninProgress

TIMESTAMPS:

[03:10] How intentionality plays a big role in distributed work.

[07:33] What people misunderstand about remote work and how in-person collaboration helps distributed teams thrive.

[11:04] How the hiring process jumpstarts innovation, especially with robust onboarding.

[13:14] Why it is important to emphasize and practice clarity when collaborating through digital tools.

[17:41] How company transparency and accountability keeps distributed teams engaged.

LINKS:

info@inclusioninprogress.com

www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast

www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress

Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best.

Connect with Leah through LinkedIn to learn more about her journey at Help Scout.

Want to know more about the tools Leah mentioned in this episode? Check out the Slab, Slack and Linear websites.

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Want us to partner with you on building more inclusive distributed work? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company’s DEI and remote work initiatives.

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