Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast

In this episode, we examine the hidden costs that come with typical workplace culture challenges. We call these additional expenses and productivity wastes Labour Value Loss, and they eat away at profits and potential in almost every business. Our prescription for this episode: understand that doing nothing about these everyday challenges comes at a steep cost, whether you are aware of the problem...

In this episode, we examine the all-to-common reality of organizations and managers using rules, standards, and policies as weapons to control, retaliate, and oppress employees. Our prescription for this episode: understand where this common practice of using policies as weapons comes from, and realize that there are more effective ways to create rules and policies that will yield far better resul...

In this episode, we examine the difficult reality of managing a workplace full of employees with different political and social views. How can we employees get past their differences and find common ground in the workplace? Our prescription for this episode: we need to broaden our view of others. People are complex and we need to see past the parts we disagree with and look to find alignment in th...

In this episode, we examine the different aspects of wellness in the workplace and explore the potential challenges and areas of growth that can come with improving employees' physical, mental, and emotional health. Our prescription for this episode: understand that wellness strategies cannot be successful in a silo. We need to look at physical, mental, AND emotional health all together. Empl...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:   1.       How would you use a framework, like Integrity Leadership, to guide your decision-making?   2.       HR and managers need to be more focused on workplace culture, but what does that look like in the everyday processes they have to go through?   3.      What are your thoughts on performance management, tips, mistakes, a...

In this episode, we examine common expectations that exist in our workplaces that severely damage our organizational culture. We also provide some practical ways to look at our workplace and the expectations we place on employees that can resolve these issues. Our prescription for this episode: we need to accept that the highly visible signs of success are the most important ways to measure succes...

In this episode, we examine the common assumptions that many businesses make when they are looking to attract talent. Many of these assumptions come from favoriting a more traditional approach to talent attraction and retention, increasing the risk of being left behind. Our prescription for this episode: Consider the more unconventional candidates, and beware of the value of transferable skills. S...

In this episode, we examine an all too common, yet vitally important dynamic, being the new boss of your friends and former co-workers. Our prescription for this episode: manage the expectations of those around you and create confidence and consistency in how you lead. This will help you maintain the trust and respect you need to be successful as a new manager in their new dynamic. If you would li...

In this episode, we examine key indicators for small businesses to know when they should be prioritizing and investing in their People and Culture. We also provide some practical options to make this vital investment more accessible to small businesses. Our prescription for this episode: understand the growth of your business is dependent on your internal growth being aligned with your external gr...

In this episode, we will examine the fundamental ideas around employee engagement and provide some clear advice on how we can avoid the common mistakes that most organizations make. Our prescription for this episode: Employee Engagement is an outcome, a result of a culture that supports higher employee motivation and enthusiasm. It is not a collection of actions to make employees happy. About Our...

In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:   1.       What is the best way to begin to investigate your workplace culture?   2.       My company's professional development program doesn’t seem to be producing much in the way of higher skill and talent, how can we fix that?   3.      You talk a lot about the old ways of doing things, what are the main old ways of doi...

In this episode, we will examine the different ideas of expanding the DEI relem. Our conversation looks at the pros and cons of some additions, like Belonging and Accessibility. Our prescription for this episode: concern the role of Agency in what might be missing from our organizations, and in DEI especially.  About Our Hosts! James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR man...

In this episode, we will examine the link and importance of employees finding a sense of meaning and purpose in their jobs, and their internal drive and motivation. Our prescription for this episode: make the effort to understand how to connect daily tasks and existing opportunities to people's Sparks of Purpose. The 8 Sparks of Purpose are: -The Spark to Provide -The Spark to Accumulate -The...

In this episode, we will examine some fundamental ideas about the role of HR. As well as get to the truth of how an organization prioritizes its HR professionals and departments will impact its success and profits. Our prescription for this episode: It's time to update our thinking about people and culture. We need to move past the antiquated thinking of the past if we want to be successful i...

In this episode, we will examine the cold, hard reality of the role that salary and compensation have on talent attraction and retention. This conversation provides some surprising and nuanced insight that could greatly impact how you approach talent acquisition. Our prescription for this episode: Understand that the influence money has on attraction and retention is complex, and the best thing yo...

In this episode, we will examine where most organizational change goes wrong and where we should be placing more resources and effort to have the success we are looking for. Our prescription for this episode: create buy-in for change by understanding and speaking to the different populations and audiences who will be affected by the change. For more info on our Organizational Change Management Pra...

In this episode, we will examine the real, yet often overlooked, link between a organization's workplace culture and how successful it is with it's business performance and outcomes. Our prescription for this episode: If you are trying to innovate, manage change, collaborate, or grow - then you need to secure your culture and insulate your productivity. For more info on the Productivity...

In this episode, we will examine the truth behind organizational culture, the common misunderstanding that most businesses have, and what the steps are to build a strong, supportive, and productive culture. Our prescription for this episode: Learn to view your organization through the lens of the Workplace Culture Hierarchy, and be intentional in how you shape your workplace. For more info on the...

In this episode, we will examine what Job Dissatisfaction is, where it comes from, and, most importantly, how potentially dangerous it is to our workplaces. Our prescription for this episode: To understand The 7X3 Rule and to build a strong foundation for your organization that will combat Job Dissatisfaction. About Our Hosts! James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR mana...

In this episode, we will examine the common misconceptions around employee engagement and try to identify the root cause of these issues. Our prescription for this episode: Avoid the mistakes that come with thinking too short term about employee engagement, and follow our '3 Don'ts' to reduce the typical wasted effort that plagues many organizations. For more info on the Workplace C...

In this episode, we will examine the existing, standard people and culture advice from leading business management books and gurus. Our goal is to identify the cause of the typical people and culture strategies that are holding our workplaces back. Our prescription for this episode: Be aware that many of the traditional advice on culture and productivity are unsustainable and difficult to measure....

In this episode, we will examine an extremely valuable and versatile management skill that is overlooked by many.  We also explore the difference between leadership skills and management skills. Our prescription for this episode: It's time to improve how we communicate with our employees, our customers, and ourselves. There is a lot to gain from improving our skills, both as managers and aspi...

In this episode, we will examine the major workplace and labour market impacts of 2022, and identify the root causes of many of the biggest challenges this year. Twitter, Elon Musk, DEI, Fragile Grip Principle, WFH, Google Layoffs, The 4 Day Work Week, Return  to the Office, No One Wants To Work Anymore, Microsoft Pledges for Diversity, and much more! Our prescription for this episode: There was a...

In this episode, we will examine what the labour market will look like in 2023, and attempt to predict the challenges and opportunities to come. Our prescription for this episode: It's time to learn from the past and to reframe our understanding of the delicate relationship that organizations have with their employees. But to fully understand what this will look like, we need to understand th...

In this episode, we will examine how business can create stability in their talent acquisition, and bolster their recruitment efforts. Our prescription for this episode: if an organization wanted to stand out in their effort to attract talent, they need to create a pipeline of talent that will not only improve their recruitment efforts, but have the talent seeking them out. About Our Hosts! James...