Podcasts
humanscape
About humanscape
In a world that is constantly changing, it’s essential for business leaders to bring work to life in their organizations, and life to work for their people. The humanscape podcast from humanworks8 shares the practices that drive the evolution of people and work. Join us, along with business leaders in our network, as we discuss what people truly need and how to leverage our frameworks to design people practices that meet those needs. Take action now, towards a brighter, more fulfilling future for your team and your business.
Be Our Guest: We’re expanding our network and looking for leaders of mid-size organizations who prioritize people. If you love what you hear and want to be our guest, let us know by completing our guest interest form.
Episodes
Family-Led and Future-Focused with Randi Schachter
In this episode, we connect with Randi Schachter, the dynamic fourth-generation family leader and Chief Marketing Officer of BILTRITE Furniture. Known as the vibrant face of the brand and a powerful presence in Wisconsin retail, Randi shares how tradition, adaptability and values-driven leadership keep the 98-year-old business thriving.
From scheduling changes that prioritize employee well-being to community partnerships that extend far beyond transactions, Randi brings the real talk on what it takes to lead with heart in a fast-paced world. She reflects on family dynamics, shares why the showroom experience still matters and offers insights into raising the next generation of leaders with resilience and purpose. Whether you’re in a family business or corporate structure, Randi’s story challenges all of us to keep it human and lead like we mean it.
Culture Captains in Action with Amber Karabegovic
What does it take to truly “do life together” at work? Shawn and Sarah sit down with Amber Karabegovic, Manager of Evans Experience at Evans Transportation, to explore how intentionality, empathy, and structure drive people-first culture.
Amber shares how her team turns core values into living language, empowers culture captains across office locations, and keeps remote employees engaged and connected. From walking pods to laminated vision statements, Amber brings both strategic and heartfelt ideas to the table. If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level engagement and create culture with fuel, fire and foundation, this conversation is your roadmap.
Culture, Clinics and Clarity with Kurt Gengenbacher
What if the key to leading across 850+ locations isn’t control, but clarity? In this episode, Shawn and AJ talk with Kurt Gengenbacher of ATI Physical Therapy to unpack how values, leadership, and alignment come to life inside a sprawling, people-first organization. From rolling out new values across 900 leaders, to redefining strategic planning through the lens of polarity management, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to scale culture without losing soul. If you’re wrestling with how to support leaders, create alignment, and drive development at scale, without burning people out, this conversation is for you.
Culture(&): The Future of Workplace Culture
The strength of an organization’s culture directly impacts the overall health of the organization. Culture is an integral part of success, and more than ever, leaders are seeking tangible tools and a framework to guide purposeful action and support sustainable people practices. The downside of poor organizational culture wreaks havoc on a leader and their team.
Leaders, you are not alone – Culture(&): The Future of Workplace Culture will educate and prepare you to achieve your organization’s next level of success, with content and inspiration from humanworks8, experts in culture, talent, strategy and leadership. Culture(&): The Future of Workplace Culture is part of the GGG Unleashed series of the award-winning Geeks, Geezers and Googlization Show.
Episode Twelve: More Top 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Work
In this episode of Culture(&), Shawn Gulyas and Jason Cochran continue their conversation about the top 10 trends shaping the future of work in 2024 and beyond. They dive into more trends including the implications of intergenerational collaboration, conation, and investing HR resources. Check out Episode Eleven before you tune in…
Episode Eleven: Unveiling Workplace Trends
In this episode of Culture(&), Shawn Gulyas and Jason Cochran uncover the top 5 of 10 transformative trends that are reshaping the way we work. Whether you’re a forward-thinking leader, a curious employee, or simply someone interested in the evolving landscape of work, this episode is for you. Tune in as they explore the implications of work autonomy, shift towards meaningful work, focus on workplace mental health, impact of technology, and the evolution of leadership practices. By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with fresh perspectives, actionable strategies, and a keen understanding of the key ingredients to thrive in the future of work. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series!