In this forward-looking episode, host Karen Plum is joined by an esteemed panel of experts, including AWA’s own Andrew Mawson, Mike Jackson from Pre-Empt.life and Shaping Tomorrow, Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace, Josh Sumner, AWA’s Workplace Strategist, and Richard Lupo, Managing Director of SHIFT Environment. Together, they reflect on the pivotal developments that have shaped the world of work in 2023 and cast an insightful eye towards what 2024 holds.

The conversation kicks off with Andrew Mawson, AWA’s Founder and Managing Director, sharing his perspective on the year’s major advancements. A focal point is the transformational phase of AI, and how it’s revolutionised various aspects of work and workplace strategy. The group also delves into the repercussions of hybrid working models, particularly how they’ve contributed to an excess of office space among numerous organisations.

Looking ahead to 2024, the guests share their predictions and the initiatives AWA is eagerly anticipating as the New Year dawns. Topics of discussion include:

• The transformative impact of AI in the workplace.
• The evolution and consolidation of hybrid working models.
• Strategies for organisations grappling with excess office space.
• The importance of embedding net zero goals into organisational culture.
• Predictions for workplace trends and strategies in 2024.

Listeners are encouraged to explore the multifaceted shifts in workplace dynamics and strategies. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders, HR professionals, and anyone invested in the evolving landscape of work and organisational development as we step into another promising year.

For more about the guests and their areas of expertise, visit AWA’s team page.

Featured speakers

• Andrew Mawson, Founder & Managing Director, AWA
• Mike Jackson, Non-Executive Chairman, Pre-Empt.life, Founder of Shaping Tomorrow, strategist, change agent and business coach, ResultsPlus.ai
• Mark Gilbreath – Founder and CEO, LiquidSpace
• Josh Sumner, Workplace Strategist, AWA
• Richard Lupo, Managing Director SHIFT Environment
• Karen Plum, Host