• Trauma-Infused Workplaces, Surviving Unsupported Change, Fixing A Bad Hire - Answering Listener Questions
    Jun 4 2025

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    In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:

    1. How do you fix the culture in a Trauma-infused workplace?
    2. What advice would you give to someone going through a messy change, but does not have any impact on the change?
    3. 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.

    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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    48 mins
  • Are You At Risk From The Business Law Of The Linchpin?
    May 21 2025

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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

    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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    54 mins
  • Should We Use Personality Tests In Hiring And Promotions?
    May 7 2025

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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

    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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    51 mins
  • How Can I Advance My Career By "Managing Up"?
    Apr 23 2025

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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

    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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    52 mins
  • How Can We Find The Budget To Invest In Our Employee Experience?
    Apr 9 2025

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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

    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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    44 mins
  • Stressed Out Founders, Building Employee Trust, Customer/Employee Retention - Answering Listener Questions
    Mar 26 2025

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    In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:

    1. What Do You Do When The Founder Is Too Stressed To Invest In Solving Business Issues?
    2. How Do We Build Trust With Employees?
    3. 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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    46 mins
  • BONUS: How Food Banks Subsidize Businesses and Corporations
    Mar 19 2025

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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

    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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    51 mins
  • What Are Small, Practical Things We Can Do To Improve Employee Well-Being?
    Mar 12 2025

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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.
    • 89% of employees will only consider companies prioritizing well-being when seeking new opportunities.

    - 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

    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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    52 mins