Shaping the Workplace Experience: A Conversation with Ting Smith

10/25/22 • 18 min

The world’s largest remote working experiment has challenged every HR leader with a variety of challenges. From the health and safety of employees to their demands for flexible working, the pandemic has undoubtably changed the way we work. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gensler APME and his guest, Ting Smith, Gensler’s Regional HR Director of APME as they discuss various holistic approach and opportunities to create the best possible workplace experience through the blending of space, technology, and culture.

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Sustainable Design for Climate Action: A Conversation with Shravan Bendapudi

Climate change, due to global warming is an existing threat to our way of life. The race to net zero is on, but countries need to pick up the pace. As the built environment is responsible for a majority of global carbon emissions, it’s vital for the construction sector to do its part to limit global warming. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gensler APME and his guest, Shravan Bendapudi, Gensler’s Regional Practice Area & Community Leader of APME and Studio Director for Gensler Bangalore as they discuss the opportunities and challenges that have to be overcome and the approaches that could have a pronounced impact towards net zero.

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