Ryan Anderson is the Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, leading research efforts in partnership with global collaborators and sharing insights with organizations around the world. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Ryan's work focuses on how places can be better designed and managed to support positive and productive experiences.

Ryan Anderson spent 10 years of his career studying the intersection of technology and the workplace, and noticed that organizations were struggling to create balanced and flexible workspaces to support their employees. After studying the state of return to office across the US and Europe, he determined that employees wanted more control over their work week and schedule flexibility. Anderson suggested designing with employees instead of for them, and cultivating a conversation about how the team can be more productive and impactful. By recognizing the value of strong and weak ties, and shifting away from individual workstations, organizations can create a more community-oriented and productive space.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How is the state of return to office varying across different cities?
2. What strategies can organizations use to design workspaces that work for their employees?
3. How can organizations cultivate productive communities that foster a sense of belonging and purpose?