Ep106 Hybrid work models and a small twist to achieving work-life balance, with Melissa Marsden Part 2

If hybrid work arrangements are not working at your office, perhaps it's time to change the model. In fact, there are five levels of remote work to choose from. They range from team connectivity in the office to true modern flexibility in a hybrid environment.  Melissa also shares tips on overcoming overwhelm and achieving work-life integration.<br/><br/>Workplace dynamics strategist Melissa Marsden shares little known secrets about the relationship between workplace design and productivity. With over 20 years' experience, she's developed a unique methodology that combines interior design, business strategies, and intentional branding to bring out the best in teams. Founder of workplace design service COMUNiTI, her new book is The Next Workplace.<br/><br/>Quotes from this episode:<br/><br/>"In Nirvana, basically there is no office. Everyone chooses where they work, how they work, and everything is a hundred percent remote".<br/><br/>" I don't think work-life balance is realistic. I've redetermined it as work-life integration, and it's just about trying to find what is gonna work for me, and it changes by season". <br/><br/>-Melissa Marsden<br/><br/><br/>Connect with Melissa:<br/>Website and book The Next Workplace: https://www.melissamarsden.com.au/<br/>Podcast: Work Life By Design<br/>FB: Melissa Marsden<br/>LI: Melissa Marsden<br/><br/>More resources from Melissa:<br/>- 5 steps to dissolving overwhelm<br/>- Chaos to Calm – 5 day Challenge<br/>- Optimise your Home for Work<br/>- Live a Life by Design – Program<br/><br/>Connect with Adelaine:<br/>Email: uponarrivalpodcast@gmail.com<br/><br/>Record interviews remotely with Riverside:<br/>bit.ly/RecordWithRiverside<br/>Get 15% off your subscription with code: Adelaine<br/><br/>Host your podcast on Buzzsprout:<br/>bit.ly/BuzzsproutGet20Amazon<br/>Get $20 Amazon gift card.<br/><br/>Edit interviews like a word document with Descript:<br/>bit.ly/EditWithDescript<br/>Adelaine's game-changing podcast production AI tool<br/><br/>Note: Some links on this page may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission that supports this podcast if you make a purchase through them. All recommendations are based on my personal experience and made in good faith to provide helpful resources.<br/><br/><br/> Here are the links I promised;5 steps to dissolving overwhelmChaos to Calm – 5 day ChallengeOptimise your Home for WorkLive a Life by Design – Program