363. Brad Krauskopf, Founder & CEO of Hub Australia, on Designing inspiring flexible workspaces for the future, and Building workplace engagement and experience
Release Date: 04/14/2025
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info_outlineβWhen I think about the workplace of the future, it's about the experiences you provide when bringing people together. Itβs an extension of your brand.β
In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Brad Krauskopf, Founder & CEO of Hub Australia, on Designing inspiring flexible workspaces for the future, and Building workplace engagement and experience.
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Brad is an industry pioneer and has been at the forefront of the coworking and hybrid work revolution for more than a decade, having co-founded and Co-Chaired Flexible Workspace Australia, the peak-industry body for flexible and coworking space in Australia.
Under his leadership, Hub Australia has expanded nationally, delivering human-centred, sustainable workspaces that help businesses attract the best talent and to thrive.
Hub Australia is widely considered the market-leading workspace hospitality operator in Australia, and has been ranked 6 years running by the Great Places To Work program.
Brad is a passionate advocate for the future of workplace experience, bringing deep expertise in workplace strategy and property innovation.
In this CEO masterclass, we talk about:
β Why businesses must now earn their employeesβ commute by creating community and purpose.
β How to champion flexible modern workplaces that drive connection and performance.
β Strategies for scaling culture and impact in a hybrid and distributed workforce, and
β The evolving role of leaders in designing work experiences that empower the humans behind your brand.
Stay epic,
Greg
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