A fascinating ripple effect caused by the pandemic and shaping the future of work is flexibility. Not just in when we work, but also where. Co-working spaces have typically been the domain of entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, but could they also help SMEs and larger business to attract the best talent whilst minimising risk?

In this episode, Cofruition founder Sam Floy speaks with Ceinwen Jarvis, Global Head of Marketing at Second Home, a brand is best known for its plant-filled co-working spaces. Ceinwen and Sam talk about the future of work and the office, how choosing flexible workspace is a strategic decision, and how their jungle-like offices are about more than just aesthetics.

If you have listened to the episode and would like to find out more, visit Second Home's website or follow them on Instagram.

Ceinwen suggested reading:

If you are feeling academic...

E.O. Wilson, Biophilia

Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities

And if you are not...

Florence Williams, The Nature Fix

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Cofruition provides fully-managed company podcasts for businesses looking for a simple and effective way to demonstrate thought leadership, expand their network and have consistent high-quality content.

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Creativity is essential for businesses to thrive, both In the creative industries and beyond. Innovation is driven by creativity, in turn driving growth and profit. So how can you create an environment in which creativity flourishes? What should we look to do in our teams, or look for in the agencies we work with, to get the broadest and best ideas to solve business challenges? And, how does diversity relate to and enable creativity?

In this episode, host Sam Floy speaks to Lucy Doolan, Global Creative Director at Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Lucy is a champion of diversity in the creative industries and recently launched Spark, a global community for female and non-binary creatives.

If you've listened to the episode and would like to find out more, follow Lucy Doolan on LinkedIn or visit hkstrategies.com.

Lucy suggested reading We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and following Cindy Gallop for inspiration.

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Cofruition provides fully-managed company podcasts for businesses looking for a simple and effective way to demonstrate thought leadership, expand their network and have consistent high-quality content.

Head to www.cofruition.com/bbr where you can learn more and get 10% off the set up your show.

Hiring leaders is a much more pressured task that bringing in junior talent. When you reach that crucial stage of growth that requires the expertise of senior staff, it's essential that you get the process right, from recruitment, past onboarding and through to retention. So, what should that process look like? Bringing in new leaders also brings in new perspectives and ideas. How can you make sure the transition is both smooth and productive? 

To get some answers, host Sam Floy speaks to leadership search expert Sarah Skinner, CEO EMEA and Global Managing Director of Grace Blue.

If you have listened to the episode and would like to find out more, you can follow Sarah on LinkedIn, or find more information and helpful resources on graceblue.com.

Sarah is inspired by Grace Blue founder Juliet Timms. She recommends reading The Agile Leader by Simon Hayward.

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Cofruition provides fully-managed company podcasts for businesses looking for a simple and effective way to demonstrate thought leadership, expand their network and have consistent high-quality content.

Head to www.cofruition.com/bbr where you can learn more and get 10% off the set up your show.