9 To Thrive Podcast

On this episode, we chat with Magda Jarota- a Senior Manager of Recruitment & Culture at Boost Agents. She shares some amazing insights on: What candidates truly look for in a roleThings to consider about employer brandingThe importance of values in an organizationHow to build an organization's cultural values

Special Treat Episode! Hear from the two authors of Operation Clusterpuck, a B.S. Incorporated novel, Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss. Both Jennifer and Michael have over two decades of experience in Corporate America and wrote a wonderfully humorous novel to poke some fun at workplace dynamics, corporate disasters and even how important communication is within organizations. Plus gain some insights from their experience with internal communications in the corporate environment. For more info check out https://www.rockandvossbooks.com/operationclusterpuck

This episode we chat with Victoria Petriw- WiderFunnel's Director of Operations.WiderFunnel is a different kind of marketing agency based in Vancouver, BC. Victoria gets to the root of her experience growing a team and maintaining a great work culture at WiderFunnelListen to this episode if you:-->Looking to grow your team quickly--> Want to create a positive workplace environment --> Are looking to develop your team's values For more information on WiderFunnel visit: www.widerfunnel.comFor more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca

This episode we chat with Rhamy Alejeal, the founder and CEO of Poplar Financial, and the founder of People Processes, a podcast and newsletter for HR professionals and business owners. He started Poplar Financial with his wife, Elizabeth .Rhamy gets to the root of how HR processes play a role in the employee experience.Listen to this episode if you:-->Want to improve your employee experience--> Need more time in the day to focus on the strategic aspects of talent managementFor more information on People Processes visit : https://peopleprocesses.com/For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca

This episode we chat with Nulogy's Jason Yuen, Founder & CTO and their Agile Coach Courtney Kurysh . Nulogy is a tech company working to solve problems in challenging supply chain environments. Jason and Courtney get to the root of what a healthy corporate culture is all about- allowing your team to feel valued and respected to bring their whole selves to work.Listen to this episode if you: -->Want to build a culture of trust-->The importance of authenticity at work -->How to increase your transparency as a manager or leader For more information on Nulogy visit :www.nulogy.com For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca Show Notes: - Link to Agile Manifesto: http://agilemanifesto.org/ - Link to Modern Agile: http://modernagile.org/- Link to Tuckman's model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuckman%27s_stages_of_group_development - Link to Radical Candor https://www.radicalcandor.com/ Mixing and Mastering done by Music Producer: Neil Morrison

This episode we chat with Travis Dutka, Culture Curator at 360insights. 360insights is an incentive software company and their culture has grown and become a priority because of one very special employee, Todd Skinner who passed away unexpectedly. CEO Jason Atkin's vowed to make 360insights the best place to work- and he's achieved it! 360insights has won various awards for their workplace culture including their most recent Great Place to Work victory in 2018. Travis shares his experience growing a sustainable culture at 360insights and the importance of focusing on the foundations over the "stuff".Listen to this episode if you: -->Want to build a better foundation for your culture-->Are growing quickly and struggling to scale your culture-->Want a business case for investing in culture. For more information on 360insights visit :www.360insights.com For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca Mixing and Mastering done by Music Producer: Neil Morrison

This episode we chat with VP of Talent & Culture at the booming real estate technology company Real Matters. Real Matters is one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, which means fast growing talent needs! How do they attract and retain top tech talent? A culture of performance! Listen to this episode if you: -->Have growing talent needs-->Want to maintain a great culture in a regulated industry -->Want a business case for investing in culture. For more information on Real Matters visit: www.realmatters.com For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca Mixing and Mastering done by Music Producer: Neil Morrison

We chat with Kristen Coutts, Manager of Culture at G Adventures to learn how they've grown internationally, while still maintaining a great work culture. G Adventures is an adventure travel company, obsessed with fostering a great experience for both their staff and their travellers. With the mantra of changing people’s lives- it’s the very core of their company culture, the essence of who they are, and the driving force behind everything they do. What you'll learn: How to tie your culture initiatives with business strategy The value of listening to your employees How to scale a world-class culture, around the world For more information on G Adventures visit: www.gadventures.com For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca Mixing and Mastering done by Music Producer: Neil Morrison

We pick the brain of Amanda Wood- Culture & Employee Experience Specialist at Shopify. Shopify is world renowned for making commerce easy, but they’ve earned an equally famous reputation for having an extraordinary work-life balance and team environment. What you'll learn: How Shopify invests in it's employees The importance of making it easy for your team to be "present" at work How to win over execs on the value of culture For more information on Shopify visit: www.shopify.com For more information on 9 to Thrive visit: www.9tothrive.ca Mixing and Mastering done by Music Producer: Neil Morrison