Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast: Recent Episodes
Roman 3
Join James and Coby from Roman 3 as they diagnose issues and prescribe solutions to today's most important workplace challenges.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore the intersection between having a clear mission and value for our work and business strategy and decision-making. We dig into the realities of having a business that stands for something or lives up to its priorities, and what difficult decisions that can make.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that if your organization actually has core values, they cannot be strictly a PR tool; they have to be operating constraints.
Past Episode Referenced:
S3 E10: Initiatives For 2025, Finding Qualified Talent, Using Mission, Vision, And Values - Answering Listener Questions
To talk more about improving your strategy and day-to-day operations, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore the psychology behind shifts in work habits with our current workforce. We dig into Social Exchange Theory and The Psychological Contract to better understand the personal and societal factors impacting how people engage in their work.
Our prescription for this episode is to better understand the factors of the workplace, things like Job Security, Employee Wellness, Compensation, and Consistency. They are the foundational elements that make up The Psychological Contract, and how we balance the Cost/Benefit of our work.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E10: What To Expect From The Labour Market In 2023? (Fragile Grip Principle)
S1 E15: Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?
S1 E21: How Do You Motivate Employees Through Meaning And Purpose?
S2 E3: Why Do Companies Default To Using Policies As Weapons?
S 2 E16: Employee Recognition, Culture Initiatives, Advice For New Managers - Answering Listener Questions
S3 E1: Is Employee Loyalty A Thing Anymore?
S4 E13: Equality Or Equity — Or Is It Special Treatment?
To talk more about Job Dissatisfaction and the 7X3 Rule, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips to support new and experienced leaders:
- The Dangers of Nepotism, Favoritism, and Conflict of Interest
- What an Open Door Policy Should Feel Like for Staff
- Where do Emotions Fit into Leadership?
Our prescription for this episode is to understand the impact of real psychological safety vs the harm that is create when employees do not have it or only have a counterfeit version of it.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E9: What Happens When Businesses Counterfeit Psychological Safety?
S2 E26: How Damaging Is Nepotism In The Workplace?
S4 E2: Leadership Tips: Friend/Friendly, Respond/React, Emotional Load
S4 E13: Equality Or Equity — Or Is It Special Treatment?
If you would like to learn more about getting tools for your leadership journey, you can check out our webinar on Confident Leadership on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@solutionsexplained or our Integrity Leadership article on our Knowledge Suite: https://www.academy.roman3.ca/knowledge-suite/integrity-leadership/
Let us know if leadership and management skills are something you want us to talk more about! Email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore the difficult reality that a lot of organizations face when the person in charge is the wrong fit for what the organization needs. We dig into the Business Law of the Linchpin and how we can sever the dependence we unintentionally create on our leaders.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand the root cause of why we end up with bad leaders, and that there are solutions and steps we can take to address it. Ideally, we can do that before we end up in the situation to begin with.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
S3 E7: Are We Sheltering Toxic Leaders?
S3 E19: Are You At Risk From The Business Law Of The Linchpin?
S4 E17: Is Comfort Making Us More Productive or More Complacent?
To talk more about management training, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore the impact that change has on our people and our organizations, even if it is implemented for positive reasons.
Our prescription for this episode is to be aware of the psychological impact of change and transition. It can be difficult for all staff, regardless of the cause, if it is not managed with strategic intent.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E18: How Can We Improve Organizational Change?
S3 E20: Trauma-Infused Workplaces, Surviving Unsupported Change, Fixing A Bad Hire - Answering Listener Questions
S4 E17: Is Comfort Making Us More Productive or More Complacent?
S4 E5: Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
To talk more about managing change, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the operational and leadership side of self-trust.
Our prescription for this episode is to find a practice or system that can help you navigate the unfamiliar waters that come with leadership. We recommend our Integrity Leadership framework, but it is important to find a method that works for you.
This is PART 2 of this topic, so look for PART 1, which launched last week, where we dug into the psychology around self-trust.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E18: How Can We Improve Organizational Change?
S3 E20: Trauma-Infused Workplaces, Surviving Unsupported Change, Fixing A Bad Hire - Answering Listener Questions
S1 E26: How Do You Effectively Lead And Manage Your Former Coworkers?
S4 E17: Is Comfort Making Us More Productive or More Complacent?
S4 E5: Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
To talk more about management training, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the psychology behind building self-trust. We combat myths and struggles like "Fake it, till you make it" and Imposter Syndrome.
Our prescription for this episode is to lean into vulnerability and curiosity. We need to create self-efficacy and confidence that even though we don't have all the answers immediately, we can figure things out.
This PART 1, as we really dug into this topic, so look for PART 2 to launch May 13th (next week) at our normal time.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E11: Why Do Leaders Feel Isolated?
To talk more about management training, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore the double-edged sword that is being comfortable. We dig into the psychology and realities of both sides of comfort in our jobs and in our organizations.
Our prescription for this episode is to prioritize curiosity and critical reflection in how we approach our work and how we respond to external factors that affect our work and our organizations.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E4: Why Does It Feel Like Us vs. Them At Work?
S4 E5: Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
S4 E16: Doing More With Less: How Do You Succeed During Hard Times?
To talk more about building comfortable and innovative systems, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore some practical examples of what businesses can do to stay effective during difficult times. Much of this advice is not simple or quick to implement, but it will make for stronger and more resilient organizations.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that for any success, you need to build a sustainable workplace culture as a foundation.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E11: What Lessons Can We Learn From 2022?
S1 E16: How Do We Build A Workplace Culture?
S1 E17: How Is Organizational Culture Linked To Business Performance And Outcomes?
S3 E3: What Are Common Stumbling Blocks To Business Growth?
S2 E12: Are You At Risk From The Business Law Of The Linchpin?
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the Dunning–Kruger Effect and the "why" behind overconfidence and the blind spots it creates. We dig into how the Dunning–Kruger Effect impacts workplace culture and leadership.
Our prescription for this episode is to prioritize curiosity in both our workplace expectations and in our own expectations for ourselves. We want to reward the curious and push back against certainty.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E9: What Happens When Businesses Counterfeit Psychological Safety?
S4 E7:Leadership Tips - Communication, Transforming Behavior, Bringing Solutions
To talk more about management training, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understanding and dealing with:
- "Yes, if" and "No, but"
- Listening is the willingness to change
- Balancing Self-Preservation
Our prescription for this episode is to consider these elements, both in yourself and the team you manage, if you want to be more successful on your leadership journey.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E13: Equality Or Equity — Or Is It Special Treatment?
If you would like to learn more about getting tools for your leadership journey, you can check out our webinar on Confident Leadership on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@solutionsexplained or our Integrity Leadership article on our Knowledge Suite: https://www.academy.roman3.ca/knowledge-suite/integrity-leadership/
Let us know if leadership and management skills are something you want us to talk more about! Email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore the difference between Equality, Equity, Special Treatment, and Targeted Support. We also dig into what holds back the implementation and acceptance of equity.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that equity is not always optically convenient and be aware of where you are, in what Conscious Leadership refers to as, above or below the line.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E9: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 3]
Check out our friend Jodee Bock's podcast: Circle Up & Get R.E.A.L.
To talk more about implementing equity, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.
In this episode, we explore the ways that toxic behavior, dynamics, and work relationships enter our organizations. We provide a number of real-life examples to guide you so you can turn around these issues in your workplace.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand that when it comes to toxic teams, culture, and behaviours, you need to understand when it is Terminal and when it is Treatable.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E3: How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture?
S3 E7: Are We Sheltering Toxic Leaders?
S2 E12: AI VS Automation, Toxic Employees, Wellness Accommodations - Answering Listener Questions
Here is a recent article Coby published on LinkedIn: The Myth Of The Toxic Employee
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the old expression "It's lonely at the top". We dig into “leadership loneliness” and “executive burnout” and how leaders, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs can create support systems and connected resilience to combat isolation.
Our prescription for this episode is to identify the people in your network who can fill parts of The Gr8, and focus more on relationship management than transactional interactions.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E7: Leadership Tips: Communication, Transforming Behavior, Bringing Solutions
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we dig into some buzzwords, like Coffee Badging, Fauxductivity, and Bare Minimum Mondays, so James can rant about how lame they are. We also explore trends and terms that are starting to shine a spotlight on hidden issues impacting our workplaces, like:
- Culture Rot: The slow decline of a company's internal health due to a failure of leadership to trust employees or adapt to modern needs.
- Anti-Perks: Superficial office benefits (like free snacks) that employees now view as negative because they often mask systemic issues.
- Well-Being Washing: When organizations promote mental health initiatives for PR but do not provide meaningful support or sustainable workloads.
- Emotional Paycheck: Aspects such as recognition, purpose, and strong relationships that employees increasingly prioritize alongside their salary.
Our prescription for this episode is to avoid performative solutions and seek to address job dissatisfaction if you really want to make a difference in your workplace.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E3: Why Do Companies Default To Using Policies As Weapons?
S4 E9: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 3]
To talk more about addressing job dissatisfaction, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.
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 Halo/Horn Effect
- Negativity Bias
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Of Motivation-Hygiene
Our prescription for this episode is to think critically about how these different theories impact our workplaces, our team members, and ourselves. Our workplace culture is shaped by a combination of factors; understanding where they come from is a good place to start.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E17 - What Is Some Practical Psychology That Can Improve How I Lead And Work With Others?
S3 E11 - What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 2]
You can reach out to us to talk more about successfully working with others, just contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched this fall!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore the types of cultures and workplace norms that leave supervisors and managers feeling that they are powerless and/or their employees do not respect them.
Our prescription for this episode is to create strong, clear, and nuanced policies, then train your leaders and managers to effectively and consistently implement them.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E12: AI VS Automation, Toxic Employees, Wellness Accommodations
S4 E6: How Do You Confront Passive-Aggressive Behavior Professionally?
Statistics Referenced:
When it comes to predicting a company’s employee turnover rate, Culture is 10X more effective than Compensation. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2023)
59% of managers report having no training at all. - West Monroe (2018)
To talk more about Policy, Practice, and Perception, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips to support new and existing leaders with:
- Communicating Early and Often
- Transforming Behavior
- Bringing Solutions and a Plan
Our prescription for this episode is to consider how we can avoid the "Perfect 10 Miscommunication Techniques" to transform our teams toward a more solution-focused culture.
Here is a link to our "Know The Difference" playlist on YouTube
If you would like to learn more about Integrity Leadership, you can check out our webinar on Confident Leadership on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@solutionsexplained or our Integrity Leadership article on our Knowledge Suite: https://www.academy.roman3.ca/knowledge-suite/integrity-leadership/
Let us know if leadership and management skills are something you want us to talk more about! Email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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 Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca)
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore both Passive-Aggressive and Aggressively-Passive behaviour. We dig into how and why it exists in our workplaces and, most importantly, how to address it.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand and look to adopt language and policies around Workplace Incivility to give greater impact to confronting Passive-Aggressive behaviour in your workplace.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E5: Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
S4 E3: How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture?
S4 E1: How Do You Create Psychological Safety In Trauma Infused Workplaces?
To talk more about Workplace Incivility, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca)
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore the Physical, Mental, and Emotional reasons why employees go home so exhausted after work. We dig into the psychology behind these factors and look at the obligation on organizations to support them.
Our prescription for this episode is for organizations and individuals to look at the agency they have when it comes to understanding and impacting employee well-being.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E2: Leadership Tips: Friend/Friendly, Respond/React, Emotional Load
Here are links to the two articles we talked about at the beginning. Thanks HR Digest and Feedspot!
To talk more about management training, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca)
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore workplace silos; what causes them, how they impact the workplace, and, most importantly, how do we tear them down.
Our prescription for this episode is, when looking to make improvements in your workplace, ask yourself the most important question "What needs to exist first before this will be successful"?.
NOTE: James wants to apologies for the poor quality of the sound of his intro, he had his mic plugged in, he just forget to put it in front of his face (see what Coby has to deal with).
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E3: How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture?
S1 E16: How Do We Build A Workplace Culture?
S1 E17: How Is Organizational Culture Linked To Business Performance And Outcomes?
To talk more about The Workplace Culture Hierarchy, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message!
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we explore why we have teams, departments, or locations that are often at war with each other. Some of our workplaces have Slios, others have Stronghold, and neither works well with others.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand how impactful and poisonous Job Dissatisfaction and Institutional Betrayal are. When these exist, they erode trust and pit people against each other.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E15: Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?
S3 E7: Are We Sheltering Toxic Leaders?
S4 E2: Leadership Tips - Friend-Friendly, Respond-React, Emotional Load
S2 E3: Why Do Companies Default To Using Policies As Weapons?
S2 E18: What Does HR Stand For In Your Company?
To talk more about Job Dissatisfaction, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message!
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.
In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understanding and dealing with:
- Friends vs Friendly
- Responding vs Reacting
- Emotional Load
Our prescription for this episode is to consider these elements, both in yourself and the team you manage, if you want to be more successful on your leadership journey.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E26: How Do You Effectively Lead And Manage Your Former Coworkers?
If you would like to learn more about Integrity Leadership, you can check out our webinar on Confident Leadership on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@solutionsexplained or our Integrity Leadership article on our Knowledge Suite: https://www.academy.roman3.ca/knowledge-suite/integrity-leadership/
Let us know if leadership and management skills are something you want us to talk more about! Email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
Send us a Message!
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.
In this episode, we explore what infuses trauma and toxic stress into our workplaces, and examine the 3 steps to address them. This is also the first episode of our newest season (Season 4!) so thank you to everyone who as supported us on this journey.
Our prescription for this episode is accept that issues like trauma and toxic stress and something that your workplace needs to address, and it is completely possible for workplaces and teams who are toxic and live with a broken culture can rebound, it just takes dedication and hard work.
Past Episode Referenced:
S3 E3: How Can We Prevent Psychological Injury In Our Workplace?
To talk more about Psychological Safety, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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Our new season drops next week, and we are really excited for the new look and some new changes!
Make sure you catch us when the new episode drops, and don't be fooled by our new look!
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- What are businesses missing in implementation?
- How do I make sure I am not micromanaging?
- •What are some tips for recruitment in 2025?
Our prescription for this episode: Don't underestimate what building a strategy with a view of the big picture can do to address your problems.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E9: What Happens When Businesses Counterfeit Psychological Safety?
S3 E24: What Do I Need To Know To Be An Effective Leader?
You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in 2024.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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
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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 not realize they are actually looking for improvements to the employee experience.
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 1 Episode 14: Why Is Employee Engagement So Difficult?
Season 1 Episode 24: What Makes Employee Engagement Actually Work?
Season 2 Episode 11: Should Companies Be Doing Employee Engagement?
Season 2 Episode 22: Is Fun A Dangerous Expectation In Organizational Culture?
Season 3 Episode 11: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace?
Season 3 Episode 24: What Do I Need To Know To Be An Effective Leader?
To talk more about employee engagement and the employee experience, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 leadership skills and management skills? Do you have a framework or strategy to handle unfamiliar situations?
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 1 Episode 12: What Is The Most Overlooked Management Skill?
Season 2 Episode 21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
Check out our short explainer video on the difference between leadership skills and management skills.
To talk more about leadership and management skills, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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:
Season 3 Episode 2: What Are Common Stumbling Blocks To Business Growth?
Season 2 Episode 18: What Does HR Stand For In Your Company?
Season 1 Episode 20: How Does HR Influence A Company’s Profitability?
To talk more about organizational and HR strategy, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 company's value through cuts and "going lean". Depending on what your sales timelines are, you could be hacking away at your real worth without realizing it.
To talk more about the process and systems needed to effectively scale, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 your ability to grow and scale. But to do that effectively, you need to have systems, structures, and processes in place.
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 3 Episode 19: Are You At Risk From The Business Law Of The Linchpin?
Season 2 Episode 21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
To talk more about organizational stability and readiness for investment, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in the fall of 2024!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 change and supporting your managers.
Past Episode Referenced:
S3 E17: How Can I Advance My Career By "Managing Up"?
You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in 2024.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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. You may unknowingly have a linchpin putting you at risk.
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 3 Episode 2: What Are Common Stumbling Blocks To Business Growth?
Season 2 Episode 24: How Can We Get A Better Handle On Workforce Planning?
You can reach out to us to talk more about organizational assessments, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 something that will actually work, reach out to us!
You can reach out to us to talk more about psychometrics and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 Communication, and following up in writing to ensure stronger communication habits to improve how you work with your boss.
Past Episode Referenced:
S1 E12: What Is The Most Overlooked Management Skill?
S3 E11: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace?
Statistics referenced:
82% of leaders consider themselves ‘accidental’ managers, which means they have had no formal leadership or management training.- Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Bad managers and toxic work culture causing one in three staff to walk (2023)
You can reach out to us to talk more about diagnostic tools and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 effective investments.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E4: What Is The Cost Of Doing Nothing About Your Workplace Culture?
Statistics referenced:
The result of 22 case studies show a typical cost of turnover of 20% of salary. - Center for American Progress. There Are Significant Business Costs to Replacing Employees Report (2012)
An uncivil workplace (where microaggressions and rude/passive aggressive behavior are common) can reduce employee performance to a cost of $14,000 annually, or about 26% of the average annual salary. - Pearson, C., & Porath, C. The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging Your Business and What to Do About It (2009)
Research by Grammarly and The Harris Poll found poor workplace communication is a pervasive problem burdening businesses and employees alike costing businesses approximately $12,506 per employee every year or 21% of that average employee's annual salary. - Grammarly and The Harris Poll. State of Business Communication report (2023)
The need for additional wages to make up for a poor reputation as a bad employer, businesses need to spend about $4,723, or at least 10% more, per hire to convince a candidate to take a job at such a company. - Harvard Business Review, A Bad Reputation Costs a Company at Least 10% More Per Hire (2016)
You can reach out to us to talk more about diagnostic tools and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- What Do You Do When The Founder Is Too Stressed To Invest In Solving Business Issues?
- How Do We Build Trust With Employees?
- What is The Connection Between Customer Retention and Employee Retention?
Our prescription for this episode: Understand how vital elements like employee retention, trust, and workplace culture are to business outcomes and sustainability.
Past Episode Referenced:
S3 E13: What Is Transformation Fatigue And How Do We Overcome It?
S2 E21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched in 2024.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we participate inPodcasthon 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 Episode 19 - Is Money The Key To Talent Attraction And Retention?
Season 1 Episode 15 - Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?
Learn more about Podcasthon at Podcasthon.org
Support Food Banks Canada
Support Feeding America
Support Trussell Trust
You can reach out to us to talk more about supporting a strong workforce, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 would consider leaving their employer due to a lack of well-being initiatives.
- 88% of employees value workplace well-being as much as their salary.
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89% of employees will only consider companies prioritizing well-being when seeking new opportunities.
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WellHub. The State of Work-Life Wellness 2025 (2025)
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 3 Episode 13: What Is Transformation Fatigue And How Do We Overcome It?
Season 3 Episode 10: Initiatives For 2025, Finding Qualified Talent, Using Mission, Vision, And Values - Answering Listener Questions
You can reach out to us to talk more about diagnostic tools and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 in performative solutions.
Past Episode Referenced:
Season 3 Episode 9: What Lessons Can We Learn From 2024?
Season 2 Episode 17: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace?
You can reach out to us to talk more about diagnostic tools and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 about Reform as the actual path to success.
If you are looking to get started on looking into the successes of Singapore, here is an article to get started.
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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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 from others and ourselves, and gain a little perspective on their cause. Compassion, reflection, and patience are how we can better understand those whom we work with and ourselves.
Past Episode Referenced:
S2 E17 - What Is Some Practical Psychology That Can Improve How I Lead And Work With Others?
You can reach out to us to talk more about successfully working with others, just contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- What tools or initiatives do you think businesses should focus on for 2025?
- Why can we not find the certified and qualified talent we need?
- How important are your Mission, Vision, and Values to Organizational Culture?
Our prescription for this episode: Start routinely asking yourself The Important Question: "What Needs To Exist First Before This Will Be Effective?" and be willing to do the work, relying on data and strategy.
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You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 of our issues and tackle problems with strategic intent.
You can reach out to us to talk more about getting ready for 2025, just contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched this fall!
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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:
Season 2 Episode 12: AI VS Automation, Toxic Employees, Wellness Accommodations - Answering Listener Questions
Season 2 Episode 25: Onboarding and Upskilling, Retiring Workforce, Generating Buy-in – Answering Listener Questions
Season 3 Episode 6: How Do We Get And Sustain Buy In For Organization Culture Transformation?
Learn more about Igniting Motivation™: The 8 Sparks of Purpose with our online fundamentals course.
You can reach out to us to talk more about employer productivity and motivation, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched this fall!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 about supporting leaders and managers, just contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched this fall!
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 Nothing About Your Workplace Culture?
You can reach out to us to talk more about cultural change, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- Are organizations underutilizing how they build and use policies?
- What's one thing you would recommend to improve our workplace culture?
- How do I make my team feel inclusive?
Our prescription for this episode: Understand the full impact and use of your policies, your communication, and being consistent. These are vital elements to make a workplace more meaningful and productive.
You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter that launched this fall!
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 Does HR Stand For In Your Company
You can reach out to us to talk more about performance management, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
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Check out the podcast episode
Leading with Agility: Mastering Dynamic Leadership in a Changing World
https://www.intuityperformance.com/podcast
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In this episode, we examine psychological injury and the encouraging trend of prioritizing situations that cause Gradual Onset Psychological Injury; particularly Chronic Job Dissatisfaction, Institutional Betrayal, and Toxic Stress.
Our prescription for this episode is to understand the different types of causes of psychological injury: acute event-based causes and chronic environmental-based causes. If you are interested in having your workplace assessed for these causes, check out our Company Culture Health Check!
Past Episode Referenced ("Action is Reaction Fallacy"):
Season 3 Episode 2: What Are Common Stumbling Blocks To Business Growth?
You can reach out to us to talk more about addressing job dissatisfaction and causes of Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine The 5 Threatening Truths of Business:
The Technical Founder Paradox: 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.
The Fragile Grip Principle: The acknowledgment of how the fragile relationship, between employers and employees, is handled by businesses greatly impacts their future success.
The Revenue Stabilizing Blindspot: The effect caused by businesses undervaluing positions that stabilize revenue, instead only favoring positions that generate revenue.
The Business Law of The Linchpin: The dependency businesses create on a single person or position for stability and growth that puts the business’ sustainability at risk.
The Action is Reaction Fallacy: The mistaken mindset that the business can survive and grow by only reacting, that success can come without acting with strategic intent.
Our prescription for this episode: take a step back and reflect on the degree to which these Threatening Truths are influencing your business. A fresh mindset, proper structures and processes, and strategic interventions can and will make a world of difference.
Past Episodes Referenced:
Season: 1 Episode: 10: What To Expect From The Labour Market In 2023?
Season: 2 Episode: 21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
You can reach out to us to talk more about how to resolve these issues, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
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About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine the past and current thinking around employee loyalty, digging into old assumptions and the new realities about the relationship and commitments of businesses and employees.
Our prescription for this episode: understand the connection between employee loyalty and employee motivation through purpose. How we help employees find a sense of meaning in their everyday lives is the key to rebuilding the employer/employee relationship.
Learn more about Igniting Motivation™: The 8 Sparks of Purpose with our online fundamentals course.
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter coming soon!
You can reach out to us to talk more about creating meaning and purpose, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine nepotism (the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupation or field) in the workplace. The reality of dealing with hiring family is something many businesses do not handle as well as they should.
Our prescription for this episode: transparency is key. The intent that you have for hiring relatives is something you need to look long and hard at. Also, if there are grumblings and protests about nepotism in your workplace, that may actually be more about how present Job Dissatisfaction is, rather than about nepotism itself.
You can reach out to us to talk more about transparency and job dissatisfaction, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter coming this fall!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:
- What is the difference between Orientation, Onboarding, and Upskilling?
- How can we address labor gaps due to retirement?
- How can we Generate Buy-in for anything new?
Our prescription for this episode: have a more strategic approach to how you implement your staffing initiatives. Whether you are training employees, addressing talent shortages, or managing change; take a step back and look at the assumptions you make be making. Can you have a more tactical approach?
You can reach out to us to talk more about any of these topics, contact us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter coming this fall!
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine workforce planning, specifically for small and medium businesses. This is something all businesses know is very important, but few address it with the right approach.
Our prescription for this episode: consider three approaches when looking to build a workforce plan; a Strength-Based Strategy, Temporary Talent, and Succession Planning. These are three practical approaches that should give you more options when looking at your long-term growth.
You can reach out to us to talk more about workforce planning, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter coming this fall!
Past episodes referenced:
S2 E14: Should We Be Hiring For Fit?
S2 E18: What Does HR Stand For In Your Company?
S2 E21: What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine what it takes to become a better leader and the realities of teaching yourself the needed skills and capabilities with books, webinars, and other self-study materials.
Our prescription for this episode: understand that the journey from information to knowledge to wisdom is possible alone, but only in rare situations is it practical. Leadership development is best not tackled alone.
Past Episode referenced:
Season: 1 Episode: 29 - Leading With Integrity, HR Processes, Performance Management - Answering Listener Questions
You can reach out to us to talk more about leadership development at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we examine the use and misuse of "Fun" in company values, recruitment, and workplace culture.
Our prescription for this episode: take the time to understand the complexity of the actions and initiatives you take when building your employee experience and employer brand. Otherwise, you can end up creating chaos solutions that will have negative and unexpected consequences,
You can reach out to us to talk more about employer branding (we know some great people who can help!) at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Past episodes referenced:
S2 E10: Are Your Current People and Culture Strategies Resolving Problems Or Creating Chaos?
S2 E11: Should Companies Be Doing Employee Engagement?
S2 E14: Should We Be Hiring For Fit?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator with an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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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 growth, whether they are skills we need to develop, hire for, or put in place so we can step back to focus on what we are good at.
You can reach out to us to talk more about avoiding these issues, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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In this episode, we explore 3 questions that came up in a recent Employee Retention event:
- Are organizations underutilizing how they build and use policies?
- How long do cultural transformations usually take?
- Are there industry or generational differences in the value of job security?
Our prescription for this episode: develop a broader understanding of these three topics. Policy manuals/handbooks, workplace culture transformations, and job security are things we may not have been seeing with the weight and clarity we needed to get the most out of them.
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 service sectors humane to work in?
- Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) growth strategies often undervalue cultural mergers
- Leaders who are experts in tasks and products, not people management
Our prescription for this episode: take a hard look at the norms in your workplace. Are any (or all) of these trends present where you work? Would some of our recommendations address the root cause of many of your organizational challenges?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 (primarily a talent acquisition focus and "putting our fires" focus)
- Hovering & Restricting (primarily a reporting, discipline, and enforcement focus)
- Humans Required (primarily a human capital, employees as assets focus)
Our prescription for this episode: understand that a human capital strategy is going to be the key to your scalability. If you are not scaling your internal growth in tandem with your external growth you are barreling toward costly and extensive problems.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Sabotage
Our prescription for this episode: many interpersonal and professional conflicts arise from a lack of understanding of where a lot of our differences come from. If we take the time to consider the "why" behind people's behavior, we can bring more patience, grace, and solutions to the troubles of our workplaces.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:
- Why do many recognition programs fall short?
- Why do many teams give up on people and culture initiatives?
- 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 programs you want to implement. Anything involving people is naturally complex, so "off the shelf" solutions never work every time, in every situation, for everybody.
If you would like to learn more about the 7 Methods of Recognition, check out our on-demand course: https://academy.roman3.ca/product/sevenfold-recognition-lifting-workplace-morale/
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 sustainable in your organization.
Warning Signs of a Climate of Complacency (CoC)
| Comfortable and Traditional methods
| Rigid Thinking
| Finding the No
| Unconfident and Low-profile Leadership
| Indicators of Innovation (IoI)
| Make Failing Part of the Plan
| Mitigate the Risk
| Unfinished is the New Normal
| Confident Leadership
You can reach out to us to talk more about a Culture of Innovation at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
The 6 Roles of SPECtrum
o Binders are bridge builders. They have very good interpersonal skills and can work with many different kinds of people.
o A Finder is motivated by the chase and has a knack for turning leads into new triumphs. They excel at focusing on the idea.
o Minders are administrators. They are the backbone of a team and keep everything moving and everyone on task.
o Grinders are creators, they are often behind the scenes workhorses that produce significant quantities of high-quality work.
o Pathfinders are explorers. They look for success and innovation, but they need their crew to be with them along the way.
Spellbinders are influencers. They are very persuasive and good at creating convincing, evidence-based arguments.
Learn more about SPECtrum™: A Catalyst for Increasing Team Performance with our online fundamentals course: https://academy.roman3.ca/product/spectrum-a-catalyst-for-increasing-team-performance/
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 leadership
You can reach out to us to talk more about Employability Skills at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:
- How do we know when something is AI or just marketed as AI?
- How do you handle a toxic employee?
- 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 dissatisfaction and poor psychological safety. Toxic employees, employee burnout, and low productivity are natural outcomes of a workplace culture that is riddled with job dissatisfaction.
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Statistic Referenced:
Housman and Minor (2015). Toxic Workers, Harvard Business School.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine what it means to "do" employee engagement. Our conversation explores the pitfalls that come from not truly understanding employee engagement and the consequences of doing it wrong.
Our prescription for this episode: understand that employee engagement is an outcome, not an activity. There are very practical and tangible things you can do that will create motivation and enthusiasm in employees, but you need to be strategic in your efforts.
You can reach out to us to talk more about RAMP at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Past episodes referenced:
Episode 14: Why Is Employee Engagement So Difficult?
Episode 15: Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?
Episode 16: How Do We Build A Workplace Culture?
Episode 21: How Do You Motivate Employees Through Meaning And Purpose?
Episode 24: What Makes Employee Engagement Actually Work?
S2 E7: What Happens When Businesses Counterfeit Psychological Safety?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine an all-to-common situation in most workplaces - Chaos Solutions. This is the reality of not fully understanding the complexity of workplace challenges or looking for shortcuts to resolve issues, which ultimately creates more harm than good.
Our prescription for this episode: we need to think critically about the situations we are trying to resolve and ask ourselves the question: "What needs to exist first before this solution will be effective."
You can reach out to us to talk more about avoiding Chaos Solutions at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine what it looks and feels like when a workplace has counterfeited psychological safety, or to put it another way, has made some of the easy steps to merely create the illusion of psychological safety.
Our prescription for this episode: understand the red flags for counterfeit psychological safety, and take the time to learn, measure, and effectively engrain psychological safety into your workplace is you really want to reap the benefits of it.
You can reach out to us to talk more about psychological safety at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine the important workforce events that happened in 2023, as well as what we should be the fundamental takeaways from this very busy year. We identify 5 main lessons to learn from 2023 that will impact our success in 2024.
Our prescription for this episode: realize that things have permanently changed, and if we want to have success going forward, we need to think differently, revise our priorities, and move beyond the traditional way of doing things.
Statistics Referenced:
- The number of workers on Strike in 2021 was 141,000 for the full calendar year
- The number of workers on Strike in 2022 was 242,000 for the full calendar year
- The number of workers on Strike in 2023 was 453,000 as of October
Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Labor Action Tracker
Data as of October 2023
- (29%) of companies enforcing office returns are struggling with recruitment.
- 76% of employees stand ready to jump ship if their companies decide to pull the plug on flexible work schedules
- In the SHED survey, the gravity of this situation becomes more evident. The survey equates the displeasure of shifting from a flexible work model to a traditional one to that of experiencing a 2% to 3% pay cut.
Fortune (2023). We’re now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it’s worse than we thought.
Past Podcast Episodes Referenced:
The 7X3 Rule:
S2 E15 - Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous
The Autonomy Freeway:
S2 E6 - Can we fix talent attraction and burnout with PTO
Fractional HR Supports:
S2 E25 - When Should A Small Business Prioritize HR And Their Workplace Culture
AI in the Workplace
S2 E6 - What Is The Impact Of AI On HR
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:
- What are the biggest risks facing small businesses around HR compliance?
- How do you make coaching and team building programs have a lasting effect in a workplace?
- How do you effectively measure DEI?
Our prescription for this episode: pay attention and look for effective ways to evaluate the work environment that you and your employees work in. A huge risk that every business faces is what we don't know. Making the need to properly view and measure our workplace an essential part of reducing risk and creating success.
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Past Episodes Referenced:
Episode 25: When Should A Small Business Prioritize HR And Their Workplace Culture?
Episode 22: What Is Missing From Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine the realities of artificial intelligence (AI) in our workplaces, specifically looking at its impact on Human Resources. We break down AI into practical terms with the intent to make its use and integration into our workplaces more practical and meaningful.
Our prescription for this episode: understand what is and is not AI, as there are a lot of misconceptions out there. Also start thinking of AI as a productivity tool, that is like adding another member to your team.
Statistics referenced:
*49% of HR professionals say they leverage seven or more employment systems of record, inclusive of their HRIS, ATS, benefits administration, payroll, and time-tracking systems.
38% of HR professionals whose organizations have more than 1,000 employees report having ten or more employment systems in their tech stack.
The vast majority (84%) of HR executives at the VP level or higher (e.g., Head of HR, CHRO, etc.) believe their teams are using generative AI, yet only 34% of individual contributors report doing so.*
- Finch. Early Look: Finch Survey Finds Many Opportunities to Improve the Employment Tech Stack. (2023)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we examine the importance of collecting, not just any data, but the right data to inform your People and Culture decisions. We highlight the importance of having targeted diagnostic tools to make smart business decisions that will improve organizational efficiency.
Our prescription for this episode: think beyond surveys when collecting data. Many rich sources of data can come from tasks, assets, and efforts you likely already have.
If you would like to learn more about People and Culture diagnostic tools, and/or our OCEAN suite of tools, let us know at info@roman3.ca or check out operations.roman3.ca/for-organizations.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 problems or not.
Statistics referenced:
On average, companies are running at 33% efficiency.- Gallup. Treat Your People Like Assets, Not Expenses -- Invest in Them (2019)
The result of 22 case studies show a typical cost of turnover of 20% of salary. - Center for American Progress. There Are Significant Business Costs to Replacing Employees Report (2012)
The cost of burnout-related absences and lost productivity can be close to 25% of an employee's annual salary. - Morneau Shepell. Morneau Shepell's Annual Mental Health Index (2022)
The relationship between Sexual Harassment and reduced productivity has been directly established. A person experiencing Sexual Harassment losses productivity equivalent to 45% of their annual salary. - Willness, Steel & Lee. A Meta-Analysis Of The Antecedents And Consequences Of Workplace Sexual Harassment. University of Calgary. (2007)
An uncivil workplace (where microaggressions and rude/passive aggressive behavior are common) can reduce employee performance to a cost of $14,000 annually, or about 26% of the average annual salary. - Pearson, C., & Porath, C. The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging Your Business and What to Do About It (2009)
Research by Grammarly and The Harris Poll found poor workplace communication is a pervasive problem burdening businesses and employees alike costing businesses approximately $12,506 per employee every year or 21% of that average employee's annual salary. - Grammarly and The Harris Poll. State of Business Communication report (2023)
The need for additional wages to make up for a poor reputation as a bad employer, businesses need to spend about $4,723, or at least 10% more, per hire to convince a candidate to take a job at such a company. - Harvard Business Review, A Bad Reputation Costs a Company at Least 10% More Per Hire (2016)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 results and employee performance.
Email us with your stories of the Policies as Weapons at info@roman3.ca.
Quick Correction: The Three Fragile Grips are The Harsh Grip, The Weak Grip, and The Stable Grip (Not the Supportive Grip)
Statistics referenced:
59% of managers report having no training at all.- West Monroe. Companies are Overlooking a Primary Area for Growth and Efficiency: Their Managers (2018)
A manager or supervisor directly influences a shocking 70% of an employee’s motivation and engagement. - Gallup. The Gallup Business Journal (2015)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 the harder-to-see, but certainly present, areas that we can agree with.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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. Employee wellness is how you maintain employees in the long term.
Statistics referenced:
Employees take an average of 4 sick days a year, but admit to being unproductive an average of 57.5 days a year.
-GCC Insights. Clocking on and Checking out: Why Your Employees May Not Be Working at Optimal Levels and What You Can Do About It. (2016)
The cost of burnout-related absences and lost productivity can be close to 25% of an employee's annual salary.
-Morneau Shepell. Annual Mental Health Index. (2022)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:
- How would you use a framework, like Integrity Leadership, to guide your decision-making?
- 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?
- What are your thoughts on performance management, tips, mistakes, and new ideas?
Our prescription for this episode: reflect on our thinking and how we lead others. We cannot think of HR processes and procedures as being separate from our organizational culture. How we structure and measure employee performance says a lot about how performance and success are viewed in our organization.
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 success. Often is it the less tangible, everyday improvements that actually matter.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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.
Stats referenced:
- Globally, just 35 percent of those who quit in the past two years took a new job in the same industry. In finance and insurance, for instance, 65 percent of workers changed industries or did not return to the workforce.
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Reasons why people are leaving: 41% Lack of career development and advancement; 36% Inadequate total compensation; 34% uncaring and unispiring leaders; 31% lack of meaningful work; 29% unsastainable work expectations.
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McKinsey (2022)
The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 like to learn more about Integrity Leadership, you can check out our webinar on Confident Leadership on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@solutionsexplained or our Integrity Leadership article on our Knowledge Suite: https://www.academy.roman3.ca/knowledge-suite/integrity-leadership/
Let us know if leadership and management skills are something you want us to talk more about! Email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 growth.
If you would like to learn more about Roman 3's HR Consulting and Fractional HR supports, please reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or visit https://operations.roman3.ca/for-organizations/
Stat Referenced around employee engagement levels are higher in remote and flexible work environments than in fully onsite work environments were from Gallup's latest report: State Of The Global Workplace 2023: The Voice Of The World’s Employees
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners:
- What is the best way to begin to investigate your workplace culture?
- 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?
- You talk a lot about the old ways of doing things, what are the main old ways of doing things that we need to avoid?
Our prescription for this episode: get the most out of your efforts and talent, you need to be always looking at the aspects of your workplace through the lenses of Policy, Practice, Pe.
You can reach out to us with your own questions, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Statistic Quoted: (James was a little off)
"Globally, just 35 percent of those who quit in the past two years took a new job in the same industry. "
- McKinsey & Company
The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools? (2022)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Spark to Be Part of Something
-The Spark of Loyalty to Others
-The Spark to Achieve
-The Spark to Stay Relevant
-The Spark To Make a Difference
-The Spark to Improve Yourself
You can reach out to us with questions, or to learn more about the Sparks of Purpose, at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3
Stats Referenced:
Nearly 80% of employees surveyed report that they want to work at an organization where they feel connected to the purpose and the people.
- Blueboard. The State of Workplace Connection (2022)
70 percent of people say they define their purpose through work.
- McKinsey. The search for purpose at work [Podcast Episode] (2021)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 in a post-2020 world.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 you can do is better understand the situation you are in if you want to have greater success with your talent.
References Stats: (Coby got two out of three right!)
When it comes to predicting a company’s employee turnover rate, Culture is 10X more effective than Compensation.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Toxic Culture Is Driving the Great Resignation (2022)
A manager or supervisor directly influences a shocking 70% of an employee’s motivation and engagement.
(Gallup)
Gallup Business Journal (2015)
81% of people who leave their jobs cite dissatisfaction with the work environment as the major reason they started looking for a new job.
(Addison Group)
What Makes Employees Head for the Hills? (2019)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Practitioner certification, visit: https://www.roman3.ca/ocmp
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Insulation, visit www.academy.roman3.ca or email us at info@roman3.ca.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 Workplace Culture Hierarchy, visit www.academy.roman3.ca or to learn more about our WCI certification, visit www.roman3.ca/wci
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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. However, if we take a new approach, we can both improve our people and culture efforts and practically quantify our successes.
You can learn more about Roman 3's People Intelligence & Culture Transformation (PICT) tools at www.roman3.ca/pict
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 aspiring leaders.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 lot to learn this year. Let's not make the same mistakes in 2023.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 the "Fragile Grip Principle".
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
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 is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will examine what inclusion in the workplace is; and more importantly what it's not.
Our prescription for this episode is to challenge the assumptions that most of us use when we think about inclusion; what it looks like, how we get it, and how we implement it.
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will examine the hidden truth behind the labour market, which is that it operates in a very similar way as the consumer market.
Our prescription for this episode is to reframe our understanding of how we brand and market our products to our potential customers, as a way to guide us in how can brand and market our opportunities to our potential employees.
Citation of Study referenced:
-Harvard Business Review
Research: How Employee Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line (2022)
About Our Hosts!
James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention.
Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will examine Paid Time Off and the rise of Unlimited PTO. We will look at the effectiveness of using PTO to address Employee Burnout and Talent Attraction.
Our diagnosis and prescription for this episode will attempt to put some clarity on the intent and ideals behind how we frame, design, and implement various policies. Are they designed to empower the best work? Or to restrict the options and actions of employees?
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will examine questions like; how important are trade and labour unions in this day and age? What should unions be focused on? How can "The 7X3 Rule" create common ground for unions and businesses?
Our diagnosis and prescription for this issue will attempt to reframe how we as a society thinks about and understands unions. We also discussion some new ways to thinking about the role that unions can plan in improve the strength and sustainability of our workplace, and the organizations that employ their members.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will examine the realities and arguments surrounding working from home, and provide some exploratory surgery on the motivates fueling them.
Our diagnosis and prescription for this issue will provide owners, managers, and HR professionals a clear understand of the legitimate and non-legitimate reasons for bringing employees back to the office.
For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.
In this episode, we will explore the rise of the phrase Quiet Quitting and how it is currently impacting the workplace. We will address where it comes from and the truth that it is not a new or "Gen Z" unique idea.
Our diagnosis and prescription for this issue will give managers and HR professional a clear idea of what to expect, both now and the future.
In this episode, we will examine how psychological safety impacts the workplace. We will explore what causes it's absence and the symptoms that its absence creates. Most importantly, we will explain how to can start to build it practically and sustainably in your workplace.
Our diagnosis and prescription for this issue will give leaders and managers a practical breakdown of some small steps they can use to build psychological safety today.
In this episode, we will examine what it really means to create belonging in the workplace. Our conversation will explore the recent conversation sparked by Malcolm Gladwell and how Work From Home (WFH) and belonging are connected.
Our diagnosis and prescription for this issue will provide leaders, managers, and HR professionals a fresh approach to create belonging in their workplace, regardless of it's size and locations.
Stat cited:
In April found that 65% of workers said that remote work or work-from-home (WFH) options impacted their decision to accept or reject a job offer. As many as 40% of respondents said they would take lower pay if it meant working remotely. - Employ Inc.
Interested in what Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcastis all about?
Well join us August 31st as we identify the causes of workplace issues, instead of just highlighting the symptoms.