World at Work

In this episode, Tim and Jody Maberry talk about how having a clear, objective process takes the pressure off and sets both you and the applicant up for success. Episode Highlights: W hat to communicate in advance to the person who's doing the referring Why not receiving favoritism benefits the employee that's been referred What courage has to do with this process and how to exert it Reach out to...

In this episode, Tim shares his best tips for job seekers especially how to handle employment gaps on your resume. There are ways to position yourself whether you are straight out of college with little to no industry experience or are are wanting to transition from one industry to another. Tim and Cassie Tucker share tangible examples to further guide you as you put together a resume that will gi...

I n this episode Tim and Jody Maberry talk about the most important steps to take when onboarding a new employee, and how to go the extra mile to set them up for success. Episode highlights: What you should specifically be telling your existing team prior to you new employees arrival How to make it easy for your new employee to make inroads with the team they're joining A creative way to set the s...

During this episode Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry talk about the conscious and subconscious ways that you may be quiet firing someone. Do you know this can negatively impact your reputation and your bottom line?   Episode highlights:   How quiet firing can put your employees in harm's way Why one simple check in is more crucial now more than ever How your kindness may be inhibiting an employee's self...

During this episode Cassie and I talk about how to network genuinely. Tim shares a powerful example of how genuine networking led to a mentorship that far outweighs any professional reward or fulfillment, and helped him gain the courage to take the leap and begin Best Culture Solutions. Episode highlights: How to personalize your outreach when you are reaching out to someone you admire Tips on how...

In this episode, Tim and Jody Maberry cover quiet quitting from several different angles, plus Tim shares great advice on how to best handle it. He also shares what quiet firing is and gives some examples of how it makes a bad situation even worse. Episode highlights: Why extra curricular activities should not be considered a determining factor How your choices can lead to an unpleasant self fulfi...

In this episode, Tim and Cassie got into the do's and don'ts that will keep your resume from being rejected by the tracking system used by most recruiters. Grab your pen and paper and get ready to take notes! We're setting you up for success! Episode highlights:   Why simple text resume beat the fancy, modern versions every time What part of the application process you get to control How to make y...

In this episode Tim, and cohost Jody Maberry, cover all the bases in regards to the benefits of doing stay interviews as opposed to only interviewing employees that exit. By doing these you will gain a competitive edge and valuable insights that will help you continue to improve your work culture.. Episode Highlights: What question will best indicates if your employee likes working at your company...

Being laid off is challenging to navigate in more ways than one. Tim's here to set you up for success with some great tips and insights you won't want to miss. He and Cassie are talking about everything from mindset to severance pay. Episode highlights: What employers do before laying someone off that most often backfires How to avoid worrying about the worst case scenarios post lay off What to do...

In this episode, Tim shares some of his best book recommendations and invites you to reach out and share some of your own. He also extends the opportunity to receive a more extensive list for anyone who's interested in continuing to develop their leadership skills beyond a handful of books. Jody Maberry co-hosts this episode and includes a bonus book selection of his own and a great story to go wi...

In this episode, Tim and Cassie have a great conversation about how the job industry is shifting in ways that benefit the job seeker and gives them the ability to make strong, comfortable financial decisions based on the increased opportunities. Episode highlights: How to successfully take on a remote, hybrid role Which big companies have dropped their prior college requirements What purpose, valu...

In this episode, Tim shares counterintuitive tactics and perspectives that will help you improve your retention rates and learn to lead more successfully while doing it. Episode highlights: how and why to support people who choose to resign what book Tim recommends that can shift your retention rates dramatically how revisiting your value proposition can be part of the solution Quotes: "Employers...

On this episode Tim and his co-host, Cassie Tucker, talk about a side of the great resignation that you may not already be familiar with. Tim also shares his prediction for whether or not the job shortage will resolve itself in the new year and the reasons behind his opinion. Episode highlights: What one point of clarity Tim recommends that you prioritize Why there's been great regret during the g...

Would it surprise you to find out that over 80% of interviews are done via video nowadays? That's a big number! In this episode Tim shares his best insights that range from how to show up for a video interview, to how to end one properly. And, of course, there are lots of great tips in between. Episode highlights: Why you should pause for 5-7 seconds before speaking How to use body language on vid...

In this episode you'll not only learn how and why to overcome rejection during the job seeking process, you'll learn how to face less of it. Episode highlights: How to turn a no into a yes Which app Tim love to recommend to his job seeking clients What immediately tips off the job recruiter as to how you'd be able to help them Aside from the great highlights, Tim's co-host, Cassie Tucker, shares a...

Whether you've never heard the term ATS (applicant tracking system), or you have and are tired of the uphill battle, this episode will teach you the do's and don't so that your application gets identified as one that matches what the hiring company is looking for. Episode Highlights How the ATS benefits you as the applicant The advantage of using a word cloud (here's the link mentioned in the epis...

In this episode, Tim breaks down exactly how you can use your resume to paint a memorable picture that helps recruiters begin to envision you in the role they're hoping to fill. If you can get them to do this, you've got a great shot! Towards the end of the episode, Cassie Tucker asks additional questions which lead to even more insights that'll help you save time and energy as you dive into the p...

Having a title doesn't necessarily equip you for being great at sourcing talent. As a matter of fact, eighty percent of people in roles having to interview others have received zero training to do so, which makes recruitment even more of an uphill battle. In this episode Tim and Jody Maberry talk about the most important reasons investing in a recruiting agency is a great move depending on your co...

In this episode Tim and Cassie talk about how to know if it's the right time to switch jobs/career paths and how to best go about it. Episode highlights: Questions you should be asking yourself The different types of ceilings that could be great indicators What Tim recommends doing before making your official decision Leaving a current role requires clarity and courage. These tips are just some of...

In this episode, Tim shares his best insights as to why rushing to hire negatively impacts your team, your work culture, and your bottom line. Tim and his co-host, Jody Maberry, also share personal experiences where choosing a less than ideal candidate caused a ripple effect, in both scenarios, that left them wishing they hadn't rushed to fill the empty positions. Episode highlights to listen for:...

In today's episode, Tim shares what he likes to call green and red lights that empower the interviewee to get a better sense of what they'd be walking into if they said yes. A few tips to listen for: How to know if your interviewer is providing you with a level playing field What question you can ask that you may have not thought was okay to ask How Googling customer reviews can become an importan...

When it comes to filling a key role, the last thing you want to do is settle.    In this episode Tim Dyck shares three key ways to attract your ideal candidate, and in doing so help them find exactly what they're looking for. Why not shoot for a win-win, right? Episode highlights to listen for… What you can do that Disney does to increase their pool of potentials Why money is no longer a motivator...

Most people think that when an interview doesn't result in a hire, the job seeker is to blame; but there are so many instances when it's actually the interviewer that's at fault. Listen in to learn about the top five mistakes that can easily be avoided and can help you successfully hire the right candidates. In this episode Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry get to the heart of how to do it right as an int...

Would you love to feel less nervous walking into your next interview? Tim's got some great tips on today's episode to help you do just that. And Cassie Tucker, who'll be helping Tim with all the episodes focused on the job seeker's side of things, has a couple of tips of her own. So, if you have a way to take some notes, this is going to be a mini masterclass on what you should and shouldn't do if...

On this debut episode of World at Work, Tim Dyck shares the backstory on how Best Culture Solutions came about just as the pandemic was gaining speed, and how it's evolved to what it is today two and a half years later. Tim also shares a bit about what he was doing before he began helping people navigate the shifting job market, which prepared him to take the leap and start his company while still...