Digital Workplace Impact

Step into the future of podcasting with the latest episode of Digital Workplace Impact – in a first, it's hosted by Nancy Goebel’s ‘digital twin’! Using the very latest AI technology, Nancy #2 recaps five standout conversations from 2025 – a must-listen for digital workplace leaders and practitioners as they take stock of this year and prepare for the next. Discover how award-winning workplaces prioritize people through human-centred design, align culture and technology for impact, and back innovation with strong governance. Learn why values-led change powers agility, storytelling builds trust and adaptability is a skill every team needs.Explore the essentials of digital employee experience – from accessibility and inclusive design to feedback loops that keep things fresh.Hear the real impact of generative AI – and how ethics and upskilling around this are key.And see how DWG’s research programme can help inform your roadmap. Packed with guest soundbites and practical takeaways, this short but informative episode gives pointers towards accelerating AI readiness, humanizing strategy and boosting collaboration.Tune in and let Nancy’s new best mate – her digital twin – inspire you to plan your future of work with purpose and impact. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speaker: Nancy Goebel's digital twin has been shadowing her as CEO of DWG since 2023. The real Nancy Goebel has hosted the Digital Workplace Impact podcast since 2021 – with her digital twin eagerly observing and waiting in the wings… until now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.