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In this special episode, brought to you by Ceres Talent, a marketing staffing agency run by modern-day marketing matchmakers, we\u2019re going to talk about planning for 2024, and what the experts are seeing as marketing leaders are identifying hiring needs and developing headcount budgets for 2024.\nTo help me discuss these topics, I\u2019d like to welcome Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Ceres Talent.\nRESOURCES\nPartnerHero: to waive set up fees, go to\xa0https://partnerhero.com/agile\xa0and mention \u201cThe Agile Brand\u201d during onboarding!\nCeres Talent website:\xa0https://www.cerestalent.com\nThe Agile Brand podcast website:\xa0https://www.gregkihlstrom.com/theagilebrandpodcast\nSign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here:\xa0https://www.gregkihlstrom.com\nGet the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here:\xa0https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/\nFor consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A:\xa0https://www.gk5a.com\nCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology:\xa0https://www.agilebrandguide.com\nThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here:\xa0https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow\nThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link\u2014a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content.\xa0https://www.missinglink.company\nSYNOPSIS\nThe episode delves into the significance of returning to the office, highlighting that it encompasses more than just resuming work tasks. It emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and spontaneous conversations, such as hallway chats and impromptu whiteboarding sessions, in fostering innovation within the organization. These types of interactions are seen as lacking on platforms like Zoom, which lack the spontaneity and connection-building that comes with face-to-face communication.\nFurthermore, the guest, Sue Keith from Ceres Talent, underscores that being physically present allows for the development of what they refer to as the "connective tissue" of the organization. This involves getting to know individuals in different departments and areas of the company, such as operations, finance, or HR. Building these connections and understanding everyone's collective role contributes to a stronger sense of connection to the overall mission of the company.