Episode 158: Digital brilliance: Lessons from DWG’s 2025 Award winners
Dive into Digital brilliance: Lessons from DWG’s 2025 Award winners. For this episode, Nancy Goebel is joined by studio guests Kerry O’Donnell, former Executive Director at The Estée Lauder Companies, and Rory Gardner, Director and Team Leader for Associate Knowledge and Strategic Insights – Digital Workplace at Fidelity Investments. Together, they explore the exceptional nature of the 2025 DWG Awards entries and what these tell about the evolution of the digital workplace.You can find out what inspired our guests to join the Awards judging panel and hear their insightful reflections on the Awards submissions. In a climate of hybrid work models, budget constraints and lean staffing, big inspiring advancements are definitely still being achieved. Teams continue to push the boundaries. They’re redefining the future of employee experience and operational excellence in the digital workplace. AI is high on the agenda, and the trio digs into what it takes to scale AI responsibly and effectively. It’s a great discussion with observant commentary, a touch of future gazing, and even some helpful advice. If you’re interested in digital workplace brilliance, then listen today! (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.)Guest speakers:Kerry O’Donnell, former Executive Director at The Estée Lauder CompaniesRory Gardner, Director and Team Leader, Associate Knowledge and Strategic Insights – Digital Workplace at Fidelity Investments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 157: Hearst Network's approach to building change agility with purpose
In recent years, Hearst Networks has transformed from a more traditional background into a diversified media company, leading in the genres of history and true crime. For this Digital Workplace Impact episode, Dean Possenniskie, Hearst Network’s Managing Director EMEA, joins Nancy Goebel to discuss the company’s change journey. Dean sets out the importance of values, purpose and adaptability in a world of changing marketplaces and new opportunities presented by AI. And if clarity is the new social currency of enterprises, then culture, leadership and purpose become even more important in helping colleagues to navigate today’s world. This great conversation uncovers more about the company's commitment to storytelling and employee engagement. Together, Nancy and Dean examine the integration of AI in all aspects of the business including the employee experience – and Dean is encouraging that with AI you really can win and learn. Like many organizations, Hearst is managing the new dichotomy that AI is ever more present and yet the hunger for in-person collaboration is still very real. So, for a story of change, growth and impact involving great people and new technologies, join Nancy and Dean, and listen now. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.)Guest speakers: Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Hearst Networks EMEA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 156: The role of DEX at one of Fortune’s Best Companies: Robert Half
Join us and delve into the role of digital employee experience (or DEX) at Robert Half, one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Evelyn Lim, Senior Director, Digital Workplace Colleague Experience at Robert Half, joins Nancy Goebel in the studio. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, Evelyn and a global team of Robert Half colleagues are working cross-functionally to set the standard for what it means to be an employer of choice in the digital age. Evelyn describes their approach as ‘agile-ish’ and this is underpinned by her own passion and focus for supporting and enabling the digital employee experience. In their discussion, Evelyn reveals her perspective on why DEX is so important, and the parts personification and accessibility play for colleagues based around the globe. The pair also talk about how input from colleagues is the air that fuels the digital employee experience. What shines through is the power of the DEX collective; a testament to Robert Half's commitment to the wellbeing and success of its employees, and to the company’s high standing as an employer of choice. Listen now to Nancy and Evelyn to find out more. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.)Guest speakers:Evelyn Lim, Senior Director, Digital Workplace Colleague Experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 155: Leading digital transformation at Motorola: A community manager's perspective
Are you a technology enthusiast, a business leader or someone who is simply curious about the future of work? If so, sit back and enjoy this episode of Digital Workplace Impact, which is packed with insights and inspiration around responding to rapid technological changes and human factors whilst transforming the digital employee experience (DEX). Host Nancy Goebel is joined in the studio by Ted Hopton, DWG alum and Manager of the Workplace Technologies Team at Motorola Solutions. The world of work is changing at pace – and it’s happening in impactful ways inside Motorola. Ted brings to life experiences and approaches that he’s taking in his work to balance the needs of the business with those of employees when making decisions about what's next. For all this and much more about digital transformation at Motorola Solutions, join Nancy and Ted for this great discussion. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers: Ted Hopton, Manager, Workplace Experience Technologies Team at Motorola Solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 154: The art of self-promotion in the digital age
Looking to the future, do we need to shift from the language of the digital workplace to that of the business in storytelling? And how does storytelling play a part in helpfully promoting yourself and your team in the workplace? The latest guest in the Digital Workplace Impact podcast studio is Tanya Williams, Head of Internal Communications at Gallagher Retail. In this conversation, Tanya shares with host Nancy Goebel more about her approach to helping colleagues master the art of self-marketing and communication.The conversation is a blueprint for digital workplace leaders to help build muscle around their storytelling, a skill that will not only help individuals with their future success, but also equips leaders to promote their teams and their work. Alignment between online and physical presence plays a part in building a reputation. Add in some straightforward tools and techniques, along with your own authenticity, and you have a pathway to create trust at the same time. The future of the digital workplace beckons, and the benefits of championing both your team and yourself will have its place within this. To hear more about the art of self-promotion in the digital age, listen today. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers:Tanya Williams, Head of Internal Communications at Gallagher Retail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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