Ep. 398: "The Ubuntu Workplace" – Designing for Humanity and the Future of Work with Workplace Strategist Hassan Shaikh, PhD

Hassan Shaikh, PhD is a South African-born workplace strategist who brings over two decades of global experience to reimagining how people and organizations connect through space. Mike Petrusky asks Hassan about his research and the "Ubuntu" philosophy, which means "I am because we are" and serves as an inspiration to design workplaces that elevate our collective wellbeing. Successful workplace innovation requires challenging outdated models and embracing new approaches that center on human experience and diversity, so Mike and Hassan explore how human needs, cultural context, neurodiversity, and wellbeing must become core considerations in workplace strategy. As facility management and corporate real estate leaders evolve from support roles to "architects of organizational culture and performance", Hassan encourages continuous learning, curiosity, bravery, and empathy. It is time for our industry to make positive impact on the future of work, so Mike and Hassan offer the inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Hassan on LinkedIn: Learn more about his Hassan's journey: Find out more about Eptura Flex/26 New York: Watch the podcast on YouTube: Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: Learn more about Eptura™: Connect with Mike on LinkedIn:

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Ep. 398: "The Ubuntu Workplace" – Designing for Humanity and the Future of Work with Workplace Strategist Hassan Shaikh, PhD is an episode from Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology by Mike Petrusky.

This episode is 23:14 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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