Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what we call "The Technical Founder Paradox", which we define as: When the skills, abilities, and mindset of the founders, which were crucial to starting and growing the business, are what stand in the way of the business’ sustainability and scalability.Our prescription for this episode: let's start looking at the skills we need for g

Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions that came up in a recent Employee Retention event: 1. Are organizations underutilizing how they build and use policies? 2. How long do cultural transformations usually take? 3. Are there industry or generational differences in the value of job security?Our prescription for this episode: develop a broader understanding of the

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the 4 industry trends that negatively impact the workforce and organizational efficiency. These trends are not necessarily new, but their prevalence is creating greater disruption to organizational success in today's business climate.The 4 trends are: Primarily family-run businesses not evolving with current business norms.Are our human

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the 4 Faces of HR. These are defined by the company's leadership's expectations and priorities placed on HR professionals. What to the initials of "H" and "R" reflect in how people and culture are managed in your organization?Does HR stand for...Holding Red-tape (primarily a compliance and administration generalist focus)Highly Reactive

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine 3 psychological principles that can hopefully provide folks with a lens to allow for a better understanding of those we work with.In this conversation, we explore:Affect Intensity Belief Perseverance (combined with the Backfire Effect)Self SabotageOur prescription for this episode: many interpersonal and professional conflicts arise fro

Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. Why do many recognition programs fall short? 2. Why do many teams give up on people and culture initiatives? 3. How can a new manager improve things when they do not have the authority to change them?Our prescription for this episode: understand the complexity of efforts, changes, and program

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it takes to infuse innovation into your workplace culture, and what are the big warning signs of complacency that will hold back innovation.Our prescription for this episode: understand the Warning Signs of a Climate of Complanency (CoC), and look to start including the Indicators of Innovation (IoI) if you want to make innovation

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine "fit" and how we may have been misunderstanding the reality of hiring for fit.Our prescription for this episode: avoid the trap of looking for people who will "fit in" and prioritize finding talent who will add value to your organization and who will "be a good fit".You can reach out to us to talk more about fit at [email protected] or thr

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine skills and try to bring a fresh perspective to the separation between "soft" or "essential" skills and "hard" or "technical" skills.Our prescription for this episode: let's start looking at skills through the lens of Employability, especially in how we recruit, develop talent, and groom people for leadershipYou can reach out to us to ta

Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. How do we know when something is AI or just marketed as AI? 2. How do you handle a toxic employee? 3. How can I implement wellness accommodations for a team member without burning out everyone else on the team?Our prescription for this episode: never underestimate the negative impact of job d