Talent Development Leader Podcast

The Purpose of the Office: The Opportunities

This series features , writer, investor, entrepreneur, and co-author of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. Chris chats with members of —a group of talent...

Thu Jun 03 2021

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This series features Chris Yeh, writer, investor, entrepreneur, and co-author of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. Chris chats with members of CTDO Next—a group of talent development executives who are shaping the future of learning—about the purpose of the office in the 2021 world of work. John Coné, CTDO Next Catalyst, is the series moderator.

In this episode, Chris talks to Tamar Elkeles, Chief Human Resources Officer at telecommunications startup, XCOM Labs, about the opportunities companies must consider when going back to a physical office post-pandemic.

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Tamar Elkeles

Tamar Elkeles is an experienced chief learning & talent officer, chief human resources officer, and thought leader in the talent, learning, HR, and organization development field. Throughout her nearly 30-year career, she has had unique experiences with entrepreneurs and executives in startups as well as large enterprises. She has expertise managing global growth, scaling businesses, and leading international teams as well as an extensive background implementing best-in-class practices within technology companies.