Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast

Check out the podcast episodes:   Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 1 - August 14, 2025) Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 2 - August 28, 2025) Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca) For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions...

In this episode, we explore common yet ineffective employee engagement activities. We recap some points around employee engagement from past episodes, while providing some clarity on why what you might be implementing is not working. Our prescription for this episode is to understand that employee engagement actions are different from the outcome of having engaged employees. What most companies do...

In this episode, we explore the causes of poor leadership and dig into what it takes to lead with integrity effectively. This is a must-listen conversation for managers.  Also, Coby apologies for the poor quality of his mic. Our prescription for this episode is to reflect on your current management actions and efforts. Are you falling victim to any of the 3 Deaths of Leadership? Are you using both...

In this episode, we dig into how important the connection between HR and Operations is to an organization's success and scalability. Our prescription for this episode is to take a hard look at who HR reports to and what HR's role in the organization is. This will be your guide to how you can better align your operational strategy with your human capital strategy. Past Episode Referenced:...

In this episode, we explore how companies are commonly evaluated for their total worth for acquisition, and what elements impact that evaluation. If you work for a company that is maybe not seeing the direct value of investing in employee performance or company culture, this could be a very helpful conversation to hear! Our prescription for this episode is to understand the risks of increasing a c...

In this episode, we explore the necessary prerequisites that organizations (whether it is private investment or public funding) require for you to receive funding successfully. Whether you are a nonprofit or small business, this is a conversation you are going to want to hear! Our prescription for this episode is to understand that investments come with obligations and expectations. Mostly, around...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients: How do you fix the culture in a Trauma-infused workplace? What advice would you give to someone going through a messy change, but does not have any impact on the change?  How do you fix a bad hire after hiring or promoting them? Our prescription for this episode: Understand the realities and impact of managing c...

In this episode, we investigate The Business Law of the Linchpin, which is when The dependency businesses create on a single person or position for stability and growth puts the business’ sustainability at risk. Our prescription for this episode is to take a hard look at your organizational structure and the norms in place around things like workload, standard processes, and customer retention. Yo...

In this episode, we explore the truth and reality behind personality tests and psychometrics. As great of a tool as psychometrics are (learning styles, communication preferences, etc.) they are only good for the single purpose that they are designed for. Our prescription for this episode is to avoid commercial adaptations of academically validated assessments, most are bad science. If you want som...

In this episode, we explore the concept of Managing Up, which is how to adjust your approach when working with your boss or a difficult boss to improve your professional relationship and help them get the most out of you. Our prescription for this episode is to be consistent, firm, patient, and a little confident to incorporate some practical skills, like Managing Expectations, using Assertive Com...

In this episode, we explore some common barriers and situations that business leaders and HR professionals need to overcome to effectively prioritize putting a strong budget behind addressing workplace culture challenges. Our prescription for this episode is to rethink how we already spend and invest in our businesses. It is likely through eliminating waste that we can find the budget to make effe...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:   1.      What Do You Do When The Founder Is Too Stressed To Invest In Solving Business Issues?    2.     How Do We Build Trust With Employees?    3.     What is The Connection Between Customer Retention and Employee Retention?  Our prescription for this episode: Understand how vital elements like employee reten...

In this episode, we participate in Podcasthon and are dedicating a full episode to talk about a charity that we feel needs to be highlighted, Local Food Banks. Our prescription for this episode is to understand how important Food Banks are to the workforce and why we all should be donating to them, whether it is food, money, or time. Every little bit helps. Past Episode Referenced: Season 1 Episod...

In this episode, we examine some practical DOs and DON'Ts when it comes to understanding and improving employee well-being. Our prescription for this episode is to realize that is not off-the-shelf programs and initiatives that will have the greatest impact, it is gritty, everyday efforts that will improve employee's mental and emotional health. Statistics Referenced: 83% of employees wo...

In this episode, we examine the type of fatigue or burnout that has been hitting companies everywhere impacting their ability to implement programs and systems to adapt to the evolving needs of the business world. Our prescription for this episode is to understand the realities of transformation fatigue or burnout so you can save your emotional and mental health and not ignore problems or invest i...

In this episode, we explore the expected outcomes of the topical reality of massive cuts to federal government employees. This conversation was inspired by the recent cuts to the US public service but is not exclusively about what is happening in the United States. Our prescription for this episode is to stop talking about cuts and layoffs as the solution to governmental efficiency. Start talking...

In this episode, we explore some psychological concepts and principles that can help us better understand both those we work with and ourselves. Coby walks us through these 3 concepts: The real meaning of Introversion and Extroversion The Curse of Knowledge The impact of living in Prolonged Survival Mode  Our prescription for this episode is to take a step back, look at challenges and behaviors fr...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:   1.      What tools or initiatives do you think businesses should focus on for 2025?   2.     Why can we not find the certified and qualified talent we need?   3.     How important are your Mission, Vision, and Values to Organizational Culture? Our prescription for this episode: Start routinely asking yourself...

In this episode, we examine some of the business trends from 2024 in hopes of identifying some lessons to aid us in 2025. Largely, there have been many reactive and performative solutions that are causing fatigue among leaders and HR professionals and causing ongoing issues and struggles. Our prescription for this episode is that in 2025, we need to take steps to better understand the complexity o...

In this episode, we examine what managers can do when they feel they have lazy or unmotivated employees on their team. Starting with understanding how their behavior has gotten there. Our prescription for this episode is to understand what creates employee motivation and how your organization may be unintentionally robbing employees of their motivation and enthusiasm. Past Episode Referenced: Seas...

In this episode, we examine why and how leaders can create a toxic environment, and how and why companies protect those leaders. Our prescription for this episode is to understand misguided structure and opinions that create and shelter leaders who put their companies at risk, but also how we can fix these conditions and help our leaders become successful. You can reach out to us to talk more abou...

In this episode, we examine what it takes to get people interested and committed to workplace culture change. This conversation is relevant to employees at all level. Our prescription for this episode is to understand the biggest roadblocks to change in your workplace, and build a strategy to tackle those roadblocks head-on. Past Episode Referenced: Season 2 Episode 4: What Is The Cost Of Doing No...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:   1.      Are organizations underutilizing how they build and use policies?   2.     What's one thing you would recommend to improve our workplace culture?   3.     How do I make my team feel inclusive? Our prescription for this episode: Understand the full impact and use of your policies, your communicatio...

In this episode, we examine employee performance and the types of expectations that organizations and leaders have on the purpose and use of performance management. Our prescription for this episode is to understand the intended purpose of performance management in your workplace. Is performance management a control tool or a productivity tool? Past Episode Referenced: Season 2 Episode 18: What Do...

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