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The Future of Workspaces: Steelcase’s Agile, Inclusive Approach: Patrick Woo (HR Director, APAC at Steelcase)

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Patrick Woo is the Director of Human Resources at Steelcase Asia Pacific. With a diverse professional background in both the private and public sectors, ranging from government and aviation to management consulting and manufacturing. Patrick is well-experienced in leading and partnering with global teams across Asia Pacific and North America. He is passionate about people and supporting personal growth and achievements by applying his longstanding experience in leadership, strategy and talent management towards building talent and capability across organizations.

Patrick Woo, HR Director for APAC at Steelcase, shares insights from his over 20-year HR journey and delves into Steelcase's innovative strategies, focusing on trends like AI, screen time, sustainability, and wellbeing. Highlighting Steelcase’s commitment to diversity, particularly through the 'Women of Steel' initiative in India, Patrick discusses the evolving landscape of workplace design, emphasizing agility, value alignment, and fostering inclusive work environments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Welcome to the HR Impact Show

01:58 Patrick Woo's Journey into HR

05:45 Cultural Challenges in China

09:16 Steelcase's Core Values and Success

13:33 Workplace Trends Post-COVID

21:28 Balancing Privacy and Connection in Workspaces

26:41 Budget-Friendly Workspace Solutions

28:59 Steelcase's Commitment to Diversity

35:34 The Ideal Workplace of the Future

37:25 Ensuring Agility in Talent

39:35 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

Resources

[Free] Get this episode key insights here: https://blog.engagerocket.co/the-hr-impact-show

Connect with Patrick Woo: linkedin.com/in/woopatrick

Connect with Dorothy Yiu: linkedin.com/in/dorothy-yiu

Youtube: youtube.com/@TheHRImpactShow

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-hr-impact-show

Thank you for tuning into The HR Impact Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share with your friends.

Are you hungry for more? Join our HR Impact Community for monthly insights from global HR leaders and event invites: https://www.engagerocket.co/hrimpact

About The HR Impact Show

Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.

Hosted by Dorothy Yiu, EngageRocket's CEO & Co-founder and Fung Tai, EngageRocket's VP of Customer Success.

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Patrick Woo is the Director of Human Resources at Steelcase Asia Pacific. With a diverse professional background in both the private and public sectors, ranging from government and aviation to management consulting and manufacturing. Patrick is well-experienced in leading and partnering with global teams across Asia Pacific and North America. He is passionate about people and supporting personal growth and achievements by applying his longstanding experience in leadership, strategy and talent management towards building talent and capability across organizations.

Patrick Woo, HR Director for APAC at Steelcase, shares insights from his over 20-year HR journey and delves into Steelcase's innovative strategies, focusing on trends like AI, screen time, sustainability, and wellbeing. Highlighting Steelcase’s commitment to diversity, particularly through the 'Women of Steel' initiative in India, Patrick discusses the evolving landscape of workplace design, emphasizing agility, value alignment, and fostering inclusive work environments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Welcome to the HR Impact Show

01:58 Patrick Woo's Journey into HR

05:45 Cultural Challenges in China

09:16 Steelcase's Core Values and Success

13:33 Workplace Trends Post-COVID

21:28 Balancing Privacy and Connection in Workspaces

26:41 Budget-Friendly Workspace Solutions

28:59 Steelcase's Commitment to Diversity

35:34 The Ideal Workplace of the Future

37:25 Ensuring Agility in Talent

39:35 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

Resources

[Free] Get this episode key insights here: https://blog.engagerocket.co/the-hr-impact-show

Connect with Patrick Woo: linkedin.com/in/woopatrick

Connect with Dorothy Yiu: linkedin.com/in/dorothy-yiu

Youtube: youtube.com/@TheHRImpactShow

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-hr-impact-show

Thank you for tuning into The HR Impact Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share with your friends.

Are you hungry for more? Join our HR Impact Community for monthly insights from global HR leaders and event invites: https://www.engagerocket.co/hrimpact

About The HR Impact Show

Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.

Hosted by Dorothy Yiu, EngageRocket's CEO & Co-founder and Fung Tai, EngageRocket's VP of Customer Success.

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