Adapting to Change: Navigating the Dynamics of a Hybrid Workforce and Unlocking the Vital Role of Facilities Teams

Facility Voices

Leni Rivera, Owner of WorkplaceXperience, takes Facility Voices listeners on a compelling journey from her beginnings as an actor with a degree from NYU to her current role as a workplace experience advocate. With a background in the performing arts, Leni developed a deep understanding of human behavior, a skill she seamlessly transitioned into creating environments that support people. Her career has taken took her around the globe, from managing interior design companies in the UAE to overseeing real estate development in Dubai and managing workplace experience for a pharmaceutical giant in the Philippines.

Throughout her journey, Leni witnessed the profound impact of physical environments on people's well-being and productivity. Her passion for workplace experience led her to advocate for greater recognition of workplace functions and the importance of cohesive workplace strategies. Leni shares insights on the evolving role of facility managers, the challenges of hybrid work environments, and the importance of community and collaboration in the facilities management industry. You won't want to miss this episode!

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Leni Rivera is a Workplace Experience author, speaker, and industry advocate. She has appeared on NBC and Fox News, and in publications like Forbes and Reworked. Rivera is a frequent guest on radio shows, podcasts, and at corporate events and conferences, including IFMA’s World Workplace in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, she co-launched the Workplace Experience Training Program, an online platform aimed at highlighting the importance of Workplace Experience and empowering Facility Professionals globally.

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