NextGen Workplace

Alexandra and Jakub built Inicio because they saw what endless rejections do to job seekers. Instead of another resume builder, they created something that actually helps people cope with the emotional rollercoaster of finding work.We talk about how they balance AI with human touch, support mental health during job hunts, and how AI is transforming the way we apply and hire.Fast forward to the important stuff:01:04-Can you introduce yourself and tell us what Inicio is all about?03:39-Who typically uses Inicio, and what are they looking for?08:28-What does the user journey look like on day one with Inicio? Can you walk us through the first steps?13:19-How does Inicio support users’ mental health during their job search?16:25-How do you make sure the app still feels human, not just AI?21:38-Are there any upcoming features or updates we should be excited about?24:30-Games: Green flag or red flag33:16-Games: True story or fake news46:26-Bonus question: Do you think candidates should apply to jobs that seem too senior for them? Follow Inicio: iniciocareers.com - Instagram - TikTok - LinkedIn Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply or contact me on LinkedIn if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation! Want to know more? Check out my website: English / French.🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:00:45-Can you tell us a little bit about youself?01:45-What is organizational mindfulness? 3:37-Hybrid work communication 6:10-What does mindful communication look like for managers?16:00-Mindfulness to prevent burn-out17:50-Can mindfulness create a sense of belonging?21:28-What are the benefits for companies investing in mindfulness?22:33-Games!Connect with Brooke Parham on LinkedIn and on her webstie!Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply or contact me on LinkedIn if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation! Want to know more? Check out my website: English / French.🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:00:25-From Quiet Quitting to Revenge Quitting04:00-Revenge Quitting isn’t one-dimensional: why it makes sense and it really doesn’t 7:45-What can we do to prevent revenge quitting (company side)?13:36-What can we do to prevent revenge quitting (individual side)?Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply or contact me on LinkedIn if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation! Want to know more? Check out my websites: English / French.🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:2:08-What a dysfunctional hybrid setup really feels like.3:50-What is “gaslighting” and how it shows up in hybrid work environments.6:28-What defines a well-designed and actually flexible hybrid policy.Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply or contact me on LinkedIn if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:0:30-Tell us about you 1:56-What is The Next Workplace and why was it a crazy idea?7:12-Why was this year’s event was a little different?9:17-Was it hard to select people that were going to be allowed to attend?11:05-Would you consider having some people pay to attend the event?12:20-What can we expect for the future of The Next Workplace?14:40-What were the key lessons from the last The Next Workplace event?17:05-GAME 1: over or under 50% 26:29-GAME 2: true office storiesNermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply or contact me on LinkedIn if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:0:30-Tell us about you and Office Share1:25-Why do you think it’s essential for companies to address the empty office situation?3:50-What kind of company are we talking about?7:40-How does it work?17:05-What would you say to a company that isn’t sure about having strangers sharing offices with their employees?Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:1:30-Availability3:35-Incentive5:26-The village setting8:27-Showing off10:53-Market researchNermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:0:50-First things first, tell us more about Bottega Exchange4:26-How did you make Bottega Exchange a community?9:02-What gave you the idea to make it more than just a coworking space?14:03-The role of working spaces in society16:05-Do you have any dream about what this coworking space can be tomorrow?17:34-Coworking spaces in Las Vegas20:35-What’s the first word you want your coworkers to think when they arrive here?Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:0:39-First things first, tell us more about you and what you do as a therapist1:20-What does a good remote work setting look like?3:08-How important are breaks when you work remotely?5:45-Do you have any advice to avoid getting burned out?7:01-The importance of being at the office from time to time09:00-How to be a better manager in the remote work era?11:07-How to be a better employee in the remote work era?12:38-What advice would you give companies when it comes to hybrid work communication?15:01-Do you think companies have a duty of explaining their hybrid work strategy to their employees?16:35- Game time Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com

Fast forward to the important stuff:1:28-How did the pandemic affect EPSON’s workplace strategy?2:50-How was remote work for EPSON’s employees?4:04-What does EPSON’s hybrid strategy look like?5:47-Is the strategy’s success linked to the employee survey that were conducted?8:39-How did this hybrid strategy impact your physical offices?11:22-How many employees are in the office at the same time and how many desks and meeting rooms do you have?13:08-Do you think that your office’s design has a big impact on employee well-being at work?14:55-What do you like the most about the office and why do you go to the office?15:17-Tell us more about the app you’re using at the office16:27-Any funny office story to share?Nermine Kay - NK Consulting 🇫🇷 / NKay Consulting LLC 🇺🇸I'm Nermine Kay, a communication consultant specialized in the future of work!Hit reply if you want to work with me on your communication strategy, LinkedIn branding and / or content creation!🇫🇷 🇺🇸Thanks for reading NextGen Workplace - beyond 9-to-5! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextgenworkplace.substack.com