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The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | How IKEA is securing its renewable future with Karol GobczynskiIn this episode we speak to Karol Gobczynski, Head of Climate and Energy at Ingka Group about how IKEA is entering into the energy market and doing its part to help secure a renewable future for the many people.Find out more about IKEA Australia’s sustainability commitments and initiatives in the Leap Year Of Sustainability Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1127 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | How businesses can influence governments on climate change with Jon DeeIn this episode, we speak to Jon Dee, social entrepreneur and issues campaigner about the role that businesses, like IKEA, can play in influencing government policy around sustainability and climate change. Jon is the Australian representative for RE100, a global initiative that brings together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable energy. Find out more about IKEA Australia’s sustainability commitments and initiatives in the Leap Year Of Sustainability Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0731 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesHappy at Home | Learn Swedish and tidy your kid's toys Join Kent from IKEA as we explore the kid's toys and the wonderful Swedish language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1704 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesHappy at Home | Learn Swedish and tidy your pantryJoin Kent from IKEA as we explore the pantry and the wonderful Swedish language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1705 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesHappy at Home | Learn Swedish and tidy your bathroomJoin Kent from IKEA as we explore the bathroom and the wonderful Swedish language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1705 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | Social entrepreneurship at IKEAAt IKEA we want to create a better everyday life for as many people as possible – including the millions who are vulnerable and marginalised – enabling a more equal and inclusive society where a decent job is a natural right. IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is one way of making this a reality. By backing and working with social entrepreneurs, whose business ideas are based on making societies and people thrive, IKEA contributes to creating jobs and better everyday lives around the world. In this episode we speak to Partner Development Leader Ann-Sofie Gunnarsson who works with artisans from s...
2020-11-1138 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | Making sustainable kitchens with IKEAAvoiding waste and using resources efficiently, is part of the IKEA way of working. With the ambition to find methods to create more sustainable interior design, one of our product development teams asked themselves a question: “Would it be possible to use recycled waste instead of new materials, in our kitchen range? The answer was yes and IKEA created KUNGSBACKA, kitchen fronts made from recycled wood and recycled PET bottles.Sara Åberg and Anna Granath talk about both the challenges faced, as well as the opportunities yet to come from using sustainable materials in IKEA kitchens.
2020-10-2031 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | The importance of empowering households to save waterThe issue of water scarcity and the need to save water is always front of mind for a hot and dry country like Australia. With an average annual rainfall of only 470mm per year, Australia is the driest continent inhabited by humans, with very limited freshwater sources. Now more than ever, we need to enable not just Australians, but consumers around the world to act in their own homes to preserve this precious and threatened resource. At IKEA, we believe that climate action starts at home. And on this topic, we know that the home is the starting point for bi...
2020-09-2530 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 8This episode features Courtney Rea, Unit P&C Administrator at the IKEA Distribution Centre. Courtney has been with IKEA for about 3 years, having recently accepted a new role at the Distribution Centre that had never been done before. She has welcomed this new challenge and enjoys the ownership of work and responsibility it has given her. Outside work, Courtney likes to give back to the community; over the Christmas period she spent her time off supporting the bushfire relief by donating leftover Christmas hampers, and spending time on the ground handing out food to the affected communities. Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-08-1419 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 7This episode features Jayden Bickle, Sales Team Leader at IKEA North Lakes. Joining IKEA as a teenager in 2016, Jayden has spent the past four years working his way up to his current role as team leader of self-serve furniture. For him, the most fulfilling part of his role is being a mentor to his team of eight co-workers, and he is thankful IKEA has given him the opportunity and encouragement to do this at this stage of his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1420 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 6This episode features Nam Pham, Sales Team Leader at IKEA Springvale. Nam was the first person in Victoria to have the role of Customer Division Journey Co-ordinator, focused on providing excellent customer service within the kitchen department, and ensuring the customer journey runs as smooth as possible. He also has first-hand experience of the new and innovative online kitchen planning service and how its launch is assisting their work in meeting the many. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-3121 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 5This episode features Ola Diab, Services Experience Leader at IKEA Service Office Australia. Growing up in Syria, Ola talks us through her career journey from working with UNICEF in the Middle East to working at IKEA Australia in Sydney. She’s also recently become a mum, so she is busy juggling a career and raising family, and while it is understandably challenging, she is very grateful of the support she is receiving from her IKEA co-workers as she navigates this new chapter in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-3126 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesLife at Home | Promoting wellbeing in the home with ChristineEach year IKEA launches its Life at Home Report; it’s the longest running and biggest study of life at home across 30 different countries. This year the report found that privacy is lacking in our lives, which has a big impact on our general wellbeing. Privacy is one of the most important emotional needs at home, however it is also one that Australians feel they don’t get enough of. One of the ways we can enhance privacy in our home is by spending time in activities that encourage mindfulness.We chat with Christ...
2020-07-1513 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesLife at Home | Plants for privacy and well-being with Jason HodgesEach year IKEA launches its Life at Home Report; it’s the longest running and biggest study of life at home across 30 different countries. This year the report found that privacy is lacking in our lives, which has a big impact on our general wellbeing. Privacy is one of the most important emotional needs at home, however it is also one that Australians feel they don’t get enough of. One of the ways we can enhance privacy in our home is by spending time in activities that encourage mindfulness. One of these activities, loved by many A...
2020-07-1516 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesLife at Home | Mindful Masterpieces with Fintan MageeEach year IKEA launches its Life at Home Report; it’s the longest running and biggest study of life at home across 30 different countries. This year the report found that privacy is lacking in our lives, which has a big impact on our general wellbeing. Privacy is one of the most important emotional needs at home, however it is also one that Australians feel they don’t get enough of. One of the ways we can enhance privacy in our home is by spending time in activities that encourage mindfulness. One of these activities, loved by many A...
2020-07-1515 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesLife at Home | A day in the life of Mr ChuckAt IKEA, we are guided by our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people and their pets. We believe that creating a better life starts with a better life at home. Each year IKEA launches its Life at Home Report; it’s the longest running and biggest study of life at home across 30 different countries. This year the report found that Privacy is lacking in our lives, which has a big impact on our general wellbeing. Privacy is one of the most important emotional needs at home, however it is also one t...
2020-07-1514 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesLife at Home |The Mindfulness of Music with Emma WatkinsEach year IKEA launches its Life at Home Report; it’s the longest running and biggest study of life at home across 30 different countries. This year the report found that privacy is lacking in our lives, which has a big impact on our general wellbeing. Privacy is one of the most important emotional needs at home, however it is also one that Australians feel they don’t get enough of. One of the ways we can enhance privacy in our home is by spending time in activities that encourage mindfulness. For Emma Watkins, music is a powerfu...
2020-07-1516 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 4Welcome to the IKEA Behind the Brand podcast mini-series where Osher Gunsberg goes behind the scenes with the wonderful co-workers from IKEA in a discussion about our values. This episode features Benjamin Fender, Sales Co-worker II at IKEA Marsden Park, whose career path took a different turn when he joined IKEA part-time while studying to be a teacher. He feels his passion for leadership and teaching is better used outside the classroom, and is more conducive to a workplace like IKEA, where he is given the opportunity to utilise his teaching skills, and is encouraged to improve himself...
2020-07-0926 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 3Welcome to the IKEA Behind the Brand podcast mini-series where Osher Gunsberg goes behind the scenes with the wonderful co-workers from IKEA in a discussion about our values. This episode features Hattie Lulham, Goods Flow Manager In-Flow at IKEA Tempe, who gives us a behind the scenes look at what It takes to replenish an entire IKEA store, and how her team works together, both day and night, to ensure the process runs as smooth as possible; from receiving the products, to storing them, and to creating space for them on the shop floor. Hosted on A...
2020-07-0926 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 2Welcome to the IKEA Behind the Brand podcast mini-series where Osher Gunsberg goes behind the scenes with the wonderful co-workers from IKEA in a discussion about our values. This episode features animal-lover Caroline Stewart, Visual Merchandiser at IKEA Perth, about the soft-toy and textile donation partnership she has started between IKEA and dog shelters, as well the different materials she re-uses to make dog bandanas for her market stall so that the materials don’t end up in landfill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0630 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesBehind the Brand | The co-workers of IKEA episode 1Welcome to the IKEA Behind the Brand podcast mini-series where Osher Gunsberg goes behind the scenes with the wonderful co-workers from IKEA in a discussion about our values. This episode features Matt Priestley, Shopkeeper for Home Decoration, Home Textiles, Rugs and Activities at IKEA Adelaide , who discusses the importance of equality at IKEA and what it means to him as a co-worker, his journey through the business over the past 14 years, as well as his work with the Army Reserves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0628 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesPanel Discussion | Doing Business for the PlanetDoing Business for the Planet - a panel discussion hosted by IKEA Australia, saw leading voices across business, government and industry come together to explore how we can prioritise a renewable future, both in Australia and around the world. Hosted by the ABC’s Juanita Phillips, the panellists included: Jan Gardberg - CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Australia Kate Washington MP - Member for Port Stephens and Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage Andrew Peterson - CEO, Business Council for Sustainable Development AustraliaKaterina Kimmorley - Cleantech expert, Venture Capitalist, social entrepreneur Hosted on...
2020-07-0655 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | The importance of inclusive design with an IKEA designer and Creative LeaderAbout 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability. Here in Australia, 1 in 5 people currently live with a disability. The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. This includes all individuals with different kinds of functional needs – from children to the elderly and everyone in between. With the upcoming release of the OMTÄNKSAM range in Australia, IKEA is helping people overcome obstacles that make it difficult to enjoy an independent life by adding extra comfort and functionality. In this episode, we chat with IKEA designer Iina Vuorivirta and Creative...
2020-07-0646 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | Why sustainability makes good business sense for IKEA Australia with Jan GardbergAs society continues to face huge challenges around climate change, governments, individuals and business must work together in order to live within the means of our planet. We speak to Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA Australia, Jan Gardberg about what IKEA is doing to minimise the impact of its operations on the planet and why taking responsibility makes good business sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0632 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | Dr Brendon Hyndman on how to achieve the ‘Recommended Daily Allocation’ of Play for our children.Now in its 4th year, the IKEA Let’s Play campaign aims to encourage both children and adults to build more play into the everyday. Join IKEA Australia as we talk to leading child development expert, Dr Brendon Hyndman about the importance of play, as well as how we can achieve the ‘Recommended Daily Allocation’ of play for our children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0630 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | Dr Brendon Hyndman on how to engage your child in play as they growAs parents, we all know how important play is as part of our children’s lives. However, our children change so quickly and what interests them one day will be different to the next, and the needs of play change as our children get older.IKEA believes play is a basic human need, not just for kids, but for all of us. When children play, they learn, develop, experience and grow; when we play as adults, we expand our creativity, strengthen our bonds and de-stress.In this Podcast we talk to leading child development expert, Dr...
2020-07-0625 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDiscussion | From Design to Doorstep with Iina Vuorivirta, IKEA of Sweden DesignerIKEA Australia sat down with IKEA of Sweden Designer, Iina Vuorivirta, to discuss her journey as a young designer, what Democratic Design means and how it creates the products that end up in millions of homes around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0628 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesInterview | Life at Home with Ronnie and Georgia from The BlockIKEA believes that home is the most important place in the world. That’s why we meet people where they live, to learn about what they need and dream about when it comes to life at home. In this episode we talk to Australia’s Renovation Guru’s and stars of The Block and Quick Room Flips, Ronnie and Georgia about their Life at home, what it looks like, what it means to them and why it’s so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0638 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesInterview | Life at Home with Angie KentIKEA believes that home is the most important place in the world. That’s why we meet people where they live, to learn about what they need and dream about when it comes to life at home. In this episode we talk to media personality, Angie Kent about her Life at home, what it looks like, what it means to her and why it’s so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0627 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesHappy at Home | Entertaining children at homeRight now, more than ever, home is the most important place in the world – a place to relax, play, work, learn, and be together. That’s why we're here to help make your everyday life as enjoyable as possibleAs leaders in life at home, IKEA wants you to be happy at home, and enhance how we need to use our spaces for different purposes.In this episode, we’re joined by Christine Gough, Country Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager for IKEA Australia to provide her advice and expertise on what we need to conside...
2020-07-0615 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesHappy at Home | Setting up your home office spaceRight now, more than ever, home is the most important place in the world – a place to relax, play, work, learn, and be together. That’s why we're here to help make your everyday life as enjoyable as possible As leaders in life at home, IKEA wants you to be happy at home, and enhance how we need to use our spaces for different purposes. In this episode we’re joined by Christine Gough, Country Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager for IKEA Australia to provide her advice and expertise for setting up work spaces in the ho...
2020-07-0615 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDid You Know | The Meaning Behind IKEA Product Names Textiles and office furnitureHello, my name is Kent and welcome to the IKEA Australia Podcast Series. In this episode of ‘Did you know..?’ we will explore some of the unique meanings behind the names of our IKEA bedroom textiles and office furniture ranges. You may be familiar with some of the IKEA product names, or you may have tried to pronounce some of them in the past. What you may not know is why our products have the names they do and the insight they can give you into Scandinavian culture. Did you know, the names of IKEA bedroom t...
2020-07-0621 minThe IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDid You Know | The Meaning Behind IKEA Product Names Home decorationIn this episode of ‘Did you know..?’ we will explore some of the unique meanings behind the names of our IKEA products in the home decoration department. You may be familiar with some of the IKEA product names, or you may have tried to pronounce some of them in the past. What you may not know is why our products have the names they do and the insight they can give you into Scandinavian culture. Did you know, the names of products found in the home decoration department are named after Swedish places and Swedish slang. In...
2020-07-0612 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesDid You Know | The Meaning Behind IKEA Product Names Bathroom articles and Children’s IKEAIn this episode of ‘Did you know..?’ we will explore some of the unique meanings behind the names of our IKEA products in the bathroom and children’s departments. You may be familiar with some of the IKEA product names, or you may have attempted to pronounce them in the past. What you may not know is why our products have the names they do and the insight they can give you into Scandinavian culture. Did you know, the names of items in the bathroom are named after Swedish lakes and bodies of water or the names o...
2020-07-0617 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesThe IKEA Sleep Podcast | Catalogue 2020. Narrated by male, IKEA co-worker.At IKEA, we believe in the power of sleep. Making the most of your sleeping hours is vital for helping you make the most of your waking hours.We understand that getting a good night’s sleep will improve your life, and we believe that you, and your home, can make it happen- starting tonight.Throughout this podcast you’ll hear many names of IKEA furniture as we work through the latest IKEA catalogue, starting at the bedroom section and ending in the bathroom. So lay back, close your eyes and leave your day behind as we...
2020-07-0641 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesThe IKEA Sleep Podcast | Catalogue 2020. Narrated by female, IKEA co-worker.At IKEA, we believe in the power of sleep. Making the most of your sleeping hours is vital for helping you make the most of your waking hours.We understand that getting a good night’s sleep will improve your life, and we believe that you, and your home, can make it happen- starting tonight.Throughout this podcast you’ll hear many names of IKEA furniture as we work through the latest IKEA catalogue, starting at the bedroom section and ending in the bathroom. So lay back, close your eyes and leave your day behind as we...
2020-07-0637 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesThe IKEA Sleep Podcast | Catalogue 2019. Narrated by female, IKEA co-worker.IKEA understands that sleep is important to living a better everyday life.As experts in life at home, we want to inspire Australians to create an ideal and healthy sleep environment so they can feel refreshed and recharged to get ready for the day ahead.We want to help you sleep well, so you can wake up and get ready for life. Throughout this podcast you’ll hear many names of IKEA furniture as we work through the IKEA catalogue, starting at the bedroom section and ending in the bathroom. So lay back, close your ey...
2020-06-0225 min
The IKEA Australia Podcast SeriesThe IKEA Sleep Podcast | Catalogue 2019. Narrated by male, IKEA co-worker.IKEA understands that sleep is important to living a better everyday life.As experts in life at home, we want to inspire Australians to create an ideal and healthy sleep environment so they can feel refreshed and recharged to get ready for the day ahead.We want to help you sleep well, so you can wake up and get ready for life. Throughout this podcast you’ll hear many names of IKEA furniture as we work through the IKEA catalogue, starting at the bedroom section and ending in the bathroom. So lay back, close your ey...
2020-06-0127 min
3 cosas que ayer no sabía08 - Gamers, misóginos y muebles de IkeaAcabas de aterrizar en Tres cosas que ayer no sabía. El podcast diario de curiosidades de Alma Alanís.
Éste es el OCTAVO episodio del podcast, correspondiente al MIÉRCOLES 11 de septiembre de 2019. Sin más preámbulos, ¡Amos al lío!
01. Y tú, ¿qué gamer eres?
Hoy he comenzado un curso de estrategias de gamificación para pymes y he descubierto que los jugadores se pueden clasificarse en cuatro tipologías: Asesinos, Triunfadores, Socializadores y Exploradores.
Los “asesinos” son quienes disfrutan compitiendo y su meta es sobre todo ganar. Por eso les pirran los duelos, torneos, campeonatos, rankings… Los “triunfadores”...
2019-09-1108 min