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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

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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In this episode, we examine the type of fatigue or burnout that has been hitting companies everywhere impacting their ability to implement programs and systems to adapt to the evolving needs of the business world.

Our prescription for this episode is to understand the realities of transformation fatigue or burnout so you can save your emotional and mental health and not ignore problems or invest in performative solutions.

Past Episode Referenced:
Season 3 Episode 9: What Lessons Can We Learn From 2024?

Season 2 Episode 17: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace?

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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In this episode, we explore the expected outcomes of the topical reality of massive cuts to federal government employees. This conversation was inspired by the recent cuts to the US public service but is not exclusively about what is happening in the United States.

Our prescription for this episode is to stop talking about cuts and layoffs as the solution to governmental efficiency. Start talking about Reform as the actual path to success.

If you are looking to get started on looking into the successes of Singapore, here is an article to get started.

You can reach out to us to talk more about successfully working with others, just 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 the fall of 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.