Reimagining the Financial Workplace: How Nelnet Used Technology to Transform Space and Culture
November 18, 2025 | 12-1PM ET
The financial workplace is evolving—and leading firms are redefining what “the office” means. For Nelnet, a national financial services leader with over 7,000 employees and 24 offices, returning to the office wasn’t just about space—it was about creating a culture of connection.
When hybrid work became the norm, Nelnet turned to Maptician to unify its office experience. What began as a space management initiative quickly became a transformation in how people interacted with the workplace itself. Through real-time presence data, flexible seating, and seamless collaboration tools, Nelnet discovered that technology could do more than optimize space—it could revitalize culture.
Join AshLea Allberry, COO of Maptician, and Chuck Norris, Managing Director at Nelnet, for an inside look at how Nelnet used technology to reimagine the financial workplace. Learn how visibility into space utilization, presence, and collaboration became the foundation for a thriving, people-centered culture.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- How Nelnet replaced static office planning with a data-informed workplace strategy
- Why real-time presence insights drive smarter space decisions and stronger connection
- The steps Nelnet took to foster collaboration, flexibility, and belonging in shared spaces
- Practical lessons for Facilities, Operations, and Workplace leaders leading hybrid transformation
