The Return of the Office: Unpacking Gensler’s 2022 U.S. Workplace Survey
In this episode, guest Janet Pogue, Global Director of Workplace Research and a Principal at Gensler, joins i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to unpack the results of their 2022 U.S. Workplace Survey and learn about the reasons employees are returning to the office; how the workplace can more effectively support them, and the mix of experiences that will help accelerate their return.
Meet Our Guest
Janet Pogue, AIA, FIIDA, NCIDQ, LEED® AP, Principal, Global Director Workplace Research
Janet, a Principal at Gensler, has spent almost four decades in both the Denver and Washington, D.C. offices. She co-founded Gensler’s Shanghai and Beijing offices and was Managing Director of the Denver office for a decade. A registered Architect, she has served on the Gensler’s Board of Directors and currently serves on Gensler’s Practice Area Management Committee for the firm.
About the Author
Robert Nieminen
Chief Content Director
Chief Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources
Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.
He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.
Known for his sharp editorial vision and data-informed strategies, Robert focuses on audience growth, engagement, and content monetization, leveraging AI tools and SEO-driven insights to future-proof B2B publishing.