Michele Penaranda is responsible for the strategic growth and management of Preferred Office Network (PON), Carr Companies’ brokerage arm and brand that comprises of over 700 affiliated coworking locations that aim to provide flexible workspace solutions to corporate clients. Michele started her career with the company at Carr Workplaces in 2012 and has since held multiple roles in operations and program management – as well as having a focus in technology. In 2019, she took on her current leadership role as VP of Strategy, in which she aims to bring in new opportunities and foster the expansion of the products and benefits that are housed by PON.
In the final quarter of 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed slower-but-still-solid job growth and improved labor force participation.
Offering flexible working arrangements has become the leading factor in attracting and retaining talent for organizations of all sizes.