TRAITS podcast: Building Higher Performing Organizations TRAITS

In this week’s episode Mark chats with Jennifer Testawich, a visionary HR director who is redefining the role of human resources in modern workplaces. From mentoring leaders to navigating the complexities of workplace diversity, Jennifer provides invaluable insights into transforming HR from a mere administrative function to a pivotal element of strategic organizational success.







Tune in to learn how effective HR practices can lead to real change and why every company needs a proactive HR leader at the table.















Show Notes







0:00 - Interview introduction







1:40 - What is “Women building futures?”







5:20 - Effective HR is about growing leadership in a company







10:10 - How can leaders take more off their plate to better focus on their own roles?







12:24 - There is a place for paper pushing… but HR directors CAN’T be paper pushers







14:55 - How can culture be influenced by HR?







16:45 - Promoting out of success







19:30 - Difficult conversations about money and promotions







22:20 - How to find the right person for a needed role?







24:00 - The importance of creating a perfect job model







25:45 - Getting internal hires right







27:43 - Hiring the perfect FUTURE leader…. Secret sauce to do this well







30:10 - A story of someone who became poison in an organization







34:05 - Jenn commits to talk performance appraisals in a future interview!







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In this TRAITS podcast episode Mark interviewed Jamie Irvin, a successful business consultant in the heavy-duty trucking industry and a skilled podcaster.







They discussed a wide range of topics including business restructuring, the impact of personality on professional roles, and the importance of strategic employee placement.







Additionally, they delved into the costs associated with hiring and rehiring employees, emphasizing the importance of making informed personnel decisions to foster a thriving business environment.







Show Notes







-0:00 Episode introduction







-4:33 Can we change an employee's behaviour?







-6:48 Can we measure the complexity of a job role or potential hire?







-11:17 Finding the right role for good people







-14:31 The invisible costs of poor retention







-16:34 How can we get better at hiring the right people?







-17:25 What is the role of someone who communicates well for both leaders and entry level employees







-22:05 Difficulties with restructuring in a company: An organization design chart







-25:45 Every individual has strengths AND weaknesses… focus on their strengths







-28:25 Once someone is in the right role, train and increase their strengths







-31:15 Post interview comments

In this first TRAITS podcast episode, Mark shares insights from his experiences and psychology background, emphasizing the importance of aligning job roles with individual personalities and intrinsic desires. He explains that the podcast will help organizations understand intrinsic motivations to enhance job satisfaction and performance.