As organizations adopt distributed workforce models, ensuring employees feel engaged and connected across diverse geographies has become a critical priority. With team members spanning 16 countries, the Employee & Workplace Experience team has developed innovative approaches to foster collaboration and connection—whether employees are working from an office, coworking space, or home.

In this presentation, Jeremy Browder will share how his team designs Employee Experience Programs, operates workplaces, and crafts office spaces to meet the unique needs of a distributed workforce. By integrating top-down initiatives with grassroots, employee-driven efforts, they’ve created scalable solutions that empower employees to stay engaged while meeting organizational goals. Through a real estate lens, Jeremy will also explore how physical spaces are strategically designed to bridge the gap between virtual and in-person collaboration, creating meaningful touchpoints for connection.

In this session, you will learn:

• How to design Employee Experience Programs that address the needs of a distributed workforce.
• Best practices for operating workplaces and hosting events that strengthen global team connections.
• Insights into creating office spaces that support collaboration and flexibility in a distributed model.
• Data-driven examples of how these efforts drive productivity, retention, and connection.

Discover how a thoughtful approach to employee experience and workplace design can transform engagement in a distributed workforce, ensuring employees feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.