Most companies invest in culture, but overlook the one place employees visit multiple times a day.

In this episode, Patrick McMullan explains why breakrooms may be the most underestimated driver of workplace culture.

Patrick McMullan is the founder of Breaktime TV, a platform rethinking how screens, content, and physical space shape the modern workplace.

In a world of hybrid work, AI acceleration, and constant digital noise, organizations are struggling to engage employees in meaningful ways. Patrick argues that culture doesn't live in meetings or mission statements; it lives in the moments between the work.

We explore:

• Why breakrooms are prime real estate for attention and connection

• How "screens with purpose" can strengthen—not dilute—culture

• The difference between being a vendor and being a true workplace partner

• What leaders get wrong about engagement in an automated world

• How organizations can design human-centered workplaces at scale

This conversation isn't about digital signage.

It's about reclaiming attention, designing belonging, and building workplaces people actually want to be part of.

The Future of Human Experience explores how leaders, builders, and innovators are shaping a more human-centered future at the intersection of technology, work, and culture.

Patrick McMullan

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

Website: https://breaktimetv.com/

Eric J. Rodriguez

Website: https://ericjrodriguez.com/

00:00 "Humanizing Workplaces in a Digital Era"
05:52 Employee Feedback and Communication Loop
09:09 "Breaktimeads: Innovation and Training"
12:58 "AI and the Human Experience"
15:19 "Creating a Workplace Culture Hub"
18:07 "Future of Work and AI"
22:58 Creating Engaging Spaces for Connection
26:58 "Defining Moments and Taking Leaps"
28:50 "What Problem Do You Solve?"
31:55 "Building a Better Future Together"