People and Culture Podcast

How to Successfully Onboard with Dan Malins

In today's episode I'm joined by Dan Malins, sharing his expertise around onboarding, and in particular, providing an onboarding pack. We explore how to make your new people feel welcome, safe and supported before they join, onboarding packs as a culture communication tool, and Dan gives practical tips for how you can create your own onboarding pack.
If you want to see a successful onboarding pack, Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHDAhirES--oB0yJa9RVF4aOwD5ljl8n/view?usp=sharing
Access a sample "Working with me" PDF here: Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z0a77zh2TEYJzVV0GhIpldwEJbBGmual/view?usp=sharing
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Connect with Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-malins-37477959/

The Intersection of Policy and Culture with Mikaila Read

Does policy get an unfairly bad rep? In today's episode I'm joined by Mikaila Read as we delve into the relationship between policy and culture, as Mikaila offers a fresh perspective on policy creation and some powerful real world examples that will leave you feeling inspired and very clear on actionable ways to improve policy creation. We talk about the realities of Unlimited PTO policies, and how to implement policies for successful outcomes. Mikaila shares simple questions to consider in policy creation to drive greater success and impact.
 
We talk about the role of fairness, too, and reference this image: https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/ attribution: “Interaction Institute for Social Change | Artist: Angus Maguire,”  interactioninstitute.org and madewithangus.com
 
Mikaila is the Director of People & Culture for MUI, and a 2x global top voice in Remote's annual Remote Influencer Report. When she's not working, she's either programming or songwriting.
 
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Want to connect with podcast host, Vikki? Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
Want to connect with our guest, Mikaila? Click here: www.linkedin.com/in/mikailaread/
 
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Building a Business Case with Cali Gold

Today I'm joined by Cali Gold, who shares a powerful framework and considerations for us all in building a business case. She discusses the importance of owning that we are, always, selling something (even if it's selling broccoli to our kids!), and the importance of listening. You'll take away from this episodes practical and actionable steps that will support you in driving change at your organisation.
 
You can access the PDF Business Case for Time Hackers here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYGYlukqhU-Obj-6dH4jPnVmFrnYYBUk/view?usp=sharing
 
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Connect with our host, Vikki, on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
Find out more about her work at Time Hackers here - https://www.timehackers.xyz
 
Connect with Cali on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/calishoshan

Flexibility in Practice & Culture with Beth Baker

In today's episode Beth Baker, Head of People at Tree Sisters, gives us behind the scenes access to the flexible policies, practices and values that shape how their team works, lives and thrives.
It's a powerful example of a company making aligned decisions as you hear about what they've done, tried and created you'll capture the values of the organization. For some of you listening, their practices may seem too aspirational - don't be put off, we encourage you to listen and get the idea for what you want to try next.
 
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Connect with our host, Vikki, on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
Find out more about her work at Time Hackers here - https://www.timehackers.xyz
 
Connect with Beth on LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbakerhr/
Read the blog Beth discussed here  - https://www.treesisters.org/post/raising-the-future-motherhood-career-and-gender-equality-in-the-workplace
TreeSisters website - https://www.treesisters.org/ 
Businesses interested in finding out about partnering with TreeSisters -  https://www.treesisters.org/partner-with-us

Creating High Performance Teams with Isabella Desmarais

In today's episode we’re talking about how to create high performance - in individuals, in teams and even in meetings. I’m joined by Isabella, head of People at Facegym, co-founder of Kind, as she shares how she creates high performance teams, and why all business problems are people problems.
 
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If you’d like to connect with Vikki, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
If you’d like to be a guest or recommend a guest, click here: https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest
 
To access Isabella’s effective meeting PDF click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LETlZo4PFDURbZqgOTi893pPlKmrcqBa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107923001908350916389&rtpof=true&sd=true
 
And to connect with Isabella on LinkedIn, click here https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-desmarais-133b60a0/

Understanding People & Imperfection with Jonas Ileka

In today's episode I'm joined by Jonas Ileka as we discuss the power of simply understanding people and what motivates them.
Jonas shares how "caring" is actually a superpower and we discuss the difference between authentic caring and people pleasing. Understanding humans means understanding and embracing imperfections and in this episode we're given the opportunity to embrace imperfection too in some minor tech errors. We have chosen to keep the slight errors as an example of embracing imperfection and owning our humanity.
If you would like to connect with Jonas you can do so here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jileka/) and read more about Pulse HR Network here https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-hr-network/.
If you're interested in coming on the show as a guest, email team@timehackers.xyz. And of course I'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe

The Importance of Trust with Alys Martin

In today's episode I'm joined by Alys Martin, people expert, who brings to the table a really important topic: Trust. In this episode you will learn about the value of trust, how to create it, the cost of not creating it, how to embedded trust into your hiring process (both as a hiring manager and someone applying). We leave you with a powerful definition of what trust really is.
 
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Connect with host, Vikki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
Find out more about the work we do: https://www.timehackers.xyz/teams
If you'd like to join Vikki on the podcast as an expert, email us on team@timehackers.xyz
 
Connect with Alys: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alys-martin/
Find out more about the work she does:  https://what3words.com

Power of Peer Networks with Beth Orford

In today's episodes I’m joined by Beth Orford to discuss the power of peer networks in providing learning opportunities, emotional support and career progression.
 
Beth shares tips and tactics on how to find them, how to decide once you’re in if you want to stay in them, how to contribute to them and even how to create your own.
 
It’s a lesson in being willing to try, test and fail your way forward.
Which happens to be even easier when you have a supportive peer network.
 
Do you want to come on the People, First podcast and share your expertise? 
 
Click here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) to connect with me on LinkedIn and message me saying “podcast” to get more info. I’d love to hear from you. 
Click here to connect with Beth on LinkedIn and message her to join her peer networking community linkedin.com/in/beth-orford-chartered-mcipd-0171a06b

Welcome - People & Culture Podcast: The Experts

An interview series with experts in People & Culture, Learning & Development, and Leadership, to share their insight on motivation, culture and the future of work. At Time Hackers, we believe things don't "take time", they take people. People drive team and business success and we want to give people access to ideas, tools and resources to better their people, their team and their organisation so everybody wins.
If you know someone that would be a great guest, or would like to nominate yourself, email us at team@timehackers.xyz. We are a brand new podcast and would love your help in getting the word out so more people can benefit. Be sure to leave a podcast review.
If you'd like to connect with your host, Vikki, you can do so on LinkedIn by clicking here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
And if you would like to find out more about the work we do at Time Hackers, click here https://www.timehackers.xyz