#26 - Sotos Poulimenos - The Future of Work - Navigating "Hybrid-First" as Grown Ups

Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle

Sotos Poulimnos is a Director at Sun Life, and an expert in global talent management, learning, and transformation.

This episode is perfect for leaders and anyone interested in understanding how workplace culture is shaped by people and their sense of belonging, rather than physical office spaces.

During our interview, Sotos discusses the rise of hybrid work models, the impact of the pandemic on work-life balance, and the dangers of strict return-to-office mandates. He shares insights on the benefits of remote work, employee incentives that can attract and retain high performers, and the influence of corporate giants.

About Sotos Poulimnos

Sotos Poulimnos is a passionate talent management professional with rich cross-industry experience and a track record for leading complex transformations. As a Talent Transformation Leader, Lifelong Learning Architect, and DE&I Advocate, Sotos excels in full project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and team coaching. He is deeply invested in the intersection of learning, leadership, and the bottom line, helping organizations lead significant transformations in their work, workforce, and workplace.

Find Sotos Poulimnos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sotospoulimenos/

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I hope our conversation inspires you to rediscover connection in your personal or professional life.
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Love & sparkles,
✨Shelley
About Your Host

Hello you, I’m Shelley Doyle, founder of The Communiverse.
Through our 90-day program, The Social Wealth Roadmap, we empower remote and relocated leaders, founders, and creators build real-world social wealth—so they feel connected, trusted, and supported, both online and offline, no matter where they are in the world.

We also support hybrid and distributed teams, combining cutting-edge research on social well-being and social wealth with two decades in corporate communications to deliver mind-shifting talks, workshops, and programs around the world.
Find out more at TheCommuniverse.com or find me on LinkedIn.

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פרקים

1. The Future of Workplace Culture (00:00:00)

2. Reevaluating Workplace Productivity and Engagement (00:11:36)

3. Adapting Technology for Enhanced Connection (00:28:09)

4. Balancing Remote Work and Office Presence (00:41:55)

5. Embracing Flexible Work Environments (00:47:07)