World at Work

Tim Dyck
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World at Work is a podcast that caters to professionals on both sides of the table, the job seeker and the employer hoping to find the best candidate for a role. Tim Dyck is sharing insights he's picked up during over a decade of work in the hiring industry. Now, through his firm Best Culture Solutions, he coaches executives through leading teams and recruiting, while teaching job seekers how to interview well and land roles that they love. Creating a winning work culture is at the heart of everything Tim and his team are doing. You'll learn how to do the same in your organization.

  1. 4d ago

    What to Do If You've Been Unexpectedly Fired

    "Your first step forward may be giving yourself time to process." Episode Chapters [01:00] When getting fired comes as a surprise [02:14] Responding with emotional intelligence [03:49] Objectively reviewing what happened [05:28] When to consider legal advice [08:05] Determine your financial runway [09:12] Get clear about what comes next [09:40] Prioritize your well-being before restarting [10:55] Be thoughtful about sharing your experience [11:54] Processing the grief of job loss Getting fired unexpectedly can leave you trying to make important decisions while emotions are still raw. Tim Dyck and Katie Currens discuss how to approach those first days with greater clarity. Their conversation reflects on the importance giving yourself time to process what happened, and to take an objective look at what happened to determine whether legal advice may be appropriate. Tim also explains why understanding your financial runway can create space to process the loss before deciding what comes next. From acknowledging your own role in what happened to considering a career pivot, the discussion focuses on moving forward thoughtfully rather than reacting in the moment. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  2. Aug 4

    Hiring for Growth

    "The right hire solves problems before they become barriers." Episode Chapters [02:37] Looking beyond technical qualifications [05:03] Hiring entrepreneurs not just specialists [05:51] Using motivation-based interviewing [07:11] Leadership exists in every role [10:06] Matching skills to business needs [11:24] How hiring shapes culture [13:29] Innovation starts with your people Hiring the right technical skills is only part of the equation. In this episode, Jody Maberry and Tim Dyck discuss why organizations should also hire for growth. Using the example of a community pharmacy, Tim explains how the skills needed to perform a job are often different from the skills needed to grow a business. The conversation explores the value of entrepreneurial thinking, leadership at every level, and how motivation-based interviewing helps organizations identify candidates who contribute to growth. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  3. Jul 28

    Stepping In as the New Leader

    "People trust leaders who take time to understand before they act." Episode Chapters [00:48] Why new leaders face immediate pressure [03:26] Build trust before making changes [04:27] Why the first 90 days matter [06:52] Balancing patience with quick decisions [08:57] Setting expectations through communication [10:15] Learn by working alongside employees [12:56] Communication reduces assumptions and uncertainty [13:44] Trust creates lasting leadership success Starting a new leadership role often comes with pressure to make an immediate impact. That pressure can tempt new leaders to introduce change before they fully understand the organization. That approach often creates resistance instead of results. In this episode, Tim Dyck shares why the strongest leaders resist the urge to change everything on day one. Instead, they focus on building trust, understanding the work happening on the front lines, and communicating openly with their teams. When new leaders commit to earning trust first, they put themselves in a position to lead meaningful change that people are willing to support. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  4. Jul 21

    What Changes When the CEO is Fired

    "People do not expect all the answers. They do expect clarity." Episode Chapters [02:13] Creating clarity during transitions [03:52] Preserving organizational direction [05:21] Anticipating employee concerns [08:49] Communicating search updates [10:42] Disney leadership transition example [11:46] Why leaders should walk the business [14:20] Supporting organizations through change Leadership transitions can create uncertainty across an entire organization. In this episode, Tim Dyck discusses what happens when a CEO or senior executive unexpectedly leaves and how leaders can help employees stay focused during the transition. He shares the importance of maintaining business continuity, communicating with transparency, and answering the questions employees are already asking. Tim also shares why visibility matters during periods of change and how leaders can build confidence simply by being present and walking the business. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  5. Jun 23

    Use Group Training to Build Culture

    "Training without implementation is just a box-checking exercise." Episode Chapters 05:25 Leadership training challenges 08:16 Importance of actionable plans 12:39 Conducting regular customer service check-ins 13:39 Quarterly team feedback meetings Sending employees to training is easy. Turning that training into lasting culture change is the real challenge. In this episode Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry discuss why group training can be a powerful tool for organizations. Those shared learning experiences help strengthen culture, align expectations, and create accountability. The difference is rarely the quality of the training. More often, it comes down to whether leaders participate, reinforce the message, and create opportunities for people to apply what they learned together. When learning becomes a shared experience rather than an individual event, expectations become clearer, conversations become stronger, and culture begins to shift. The real value of training is found in what happens after everyone leaves the room. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  6. Jun 16

    Navigating the Decision to Reduce or Retain Employees

    "Transparency builds trust even during uncertainty." Episode Chapters [02:12] Contract work and funding uncertainty [03:15] Financial realities drive decisions [04:55] Communicating with honesty and clarity [06:49] Transparency without false hope [08:49] Importance of reviewing communication [11:40] Managing consultant relationships [13:22] A framework for transparency [15:11] Supporting people through change Uncertainty can be one of the most difficult challenges faced by both leaders and employees. When funding is changing or contracts are ending a lot becomes unclear. For leaders, this includes knowing when to retain employees or if it's time to reduce staff. It is rarely a straightforward decision. In this episode, Tim Dyck discusses how leaders can evaluate financial realities while preserving trust with their teams. He shares about the importance of transparency, why communication matters even when there are no updates to share, and how to avoid creating false expectations during periods of change. It is possible to maintain strong relationships and a healthy culture while navigating difficult workforce decisions. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  7. Jun 9

    Don't Get Trapped in a 24 Hour Workday

    "In an instant world, you have to manage things instantly but in a way that gives you space to do it fully and well." Episode Chapters 00:37 The impact of digital communication 06:16 Setting email boundaries 08:54 Communication and leadership advice 12:28 Setting Work-Life Boundaries 13:55 Improving communication to avoid burnout Allowing your job to bleed into your personal time is an incredibly easy trap to fall into if you aren't careful. In this episode of the World at Work podcast, Tim Dyck, the founder of Best Culture Solutions, discusses the exhausting reality of the modern 24-hour workday. We dive into a growing trend among younger workers who are carrying two separate phones. Their goal is to establish clear boundaries between their professional and personal lives. Tim shares why the sheer volume of communication channels, from WhatsApp and Instagram DMs to text messages, creates overwhelming anxiety and burnout for employees who feel pressured to reply instantly. There are a number of solutions for leaders and teams to address this, including establishing structural on-call schedules, utilizing "schedule send" email features, and adopting clear response-time standards. Turn off your notifications and learn how to reclaim your time. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

  8. May 26

    Should You Give a Second Chance to a New Hire

    "An apology without action is not accountability." Episode Chapters [02:30] Legal and logistical considerations in hiring [04:31] Importance of accountability when considering second chances [07:08] Why leaders force bad solutions [09:59] Signs of real accountability [11:20] Why apologies are not enough [13:29] Getting support with hiring decisions What should leaders do when a new hire fails to show up during their first days on the job? In this episode Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry discuss whether a second chance is appropriate when accountability and communication are already in question. Tim explains why leaders must balance empathy with practical decision making. The desire to simply fill a seat can lead to poor hiring choices. Ownership matters more than apologies when a hiring situation starts going sideways. There are certain things leaders should listen for when deciding whether to give someone a second chance. Listen for more on what accountability can reveal on whether the hiring situation can realistically move forward. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com

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World at Work is a podcast that caters to professionals on both sides of the table, the job seeker and the employer hoping to find the best candidate for a role. Tim Dyck is sharing insights he's picked up during over a decade of work in the hiring industry. Now, through his firm Best Culture Solutions, he coaches executives through leading teams and recruiting, while teaching job seekers how to interview well and land roles that they love. Creating a winning work culture is at the heart of everything Tim and his team are doing. You'll learn how to do the same in your organization.

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  • Creator
    Tim Dyck
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    World at Work

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