Episode 82: Petteri Murto - How to Ace the Hybrid Workplace

This is episode #82 of Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite by Nick Jonsson, and we are pleased to welcome Petteri Murto, Vice President APAC at Sennheiser, who joins us to share his valuable insights on How to Ace the Hybrid Workplace. As organizations continue navigating a post-pandemic world, hybrid work has become more than an operational choice—it is now a defining element of modern leadership and company culture.

In this episode, Petteri dives deep into what it truly takes to manage, strengthen, and elevate hybrid work environments. Drawing from his extensive experience leading teams across diverse markets, he explains how the shift toward blended work models has reshaped collaboration, productivity, and employee expectations. Petteri explores how leaders today must balance the flexibility of remote work with the energy and cohesion of in-person interactions, ensuring that neither side is compromised.

A central theme Petteri emphasizes is communication—the glue that holds hybrid teams together. He discusses the need for transparent, frequent, and multi-channel communication strategies that keep employees informed and connected regardless of location. He also highlights the importance of cultivating psychological safety so teams feel empowered to contribute, innovate, and ask for support when needed.

Another key insight Petteri shares is the role of technology in enabling seamless hybrid operations. He explains how investing in the right audio, video, and collaborative tools can level the playing field between remote and onsite participants, ensuring meetings remain engaging and equitable. Petteri stresses that technology should not just bridge distance; it should enhance productivity and foster a sense of unity.

The episode also addresses common hybrid-work challenges—such as maintaining company culture, preventing employee burnout, onboarding new team members remotely, and ensuring leaders remain visible and accessible. Petteri offers practical, actionable tips for navigating these obstacles, including structured check-ins, purposeful in-office days, and creating inclusive opportunities for informal connection.

Whether you're a senior leader, HR professional, or manager steering a distributed team, this episode equips you with strategies to build a high-performing, resilient, and human-centered hybrid workplace. Tune in to learn how to create environments where people feel supported, engaged, and motivated—no matter where they work.

Contact Petteri Murto to collaborate with him.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petterimurto/

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