World at Work
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.
Episodes
"If you use AI to avoid conversation that is a problem."
Episode Chapters
[02:11] AI enters performance reviews
[04:10] Surface level feedback concerns
[06:43] AI writing style lacks soul
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"If you grow too fast without intention your culture will change."
Notable Moments
[02:11] Growth puts culture at risk
[03:28] Culture as competitive advantage
[05:21] Hiring for culture first
[06:10] Motivation based interviewing explained
[08:46] Defining real culture
"Use AI to review your work, not to replace it."
Notable Moments
[02:34] AI arms race explained
[03:53] Resume exaggeration risks
[04:49] Employers using AI checkers
[08:58] Editing vs writing with AI
[09:55] Missing measurable accomplishments
[12:08] Attention to de...
"AI can give you information, but it can't replace judgment, accountability, or people."
Notable Moments
[04:50] Why HR roles are increasing
[09:33] How applicant tracking systems really work
[10:54]...
"Five years can teach you a lot, especially when you're building something from scratch."
Notable Moments
[01:11] Reaching the five-year milestone
[03:12] Pivotal early business moments
[04:39] Hiring the right person matters
[07:58] How conversations sharpen thinking
[09:57] Growth from solo to team
[14:32] Unexpected partnerships shape direction
[16:32] Learning comfort with discomfort
"People don't miss the office; they miss meaningful collaboration."
Notable Moments
[02:30] Why interaction still matters
[04:39] Mental health and blurred boundaries
[05:33] Siloed work challenges teams
[10:21] Labels vs. real flex...
"An entrepreneur can help you grow, pivot, and innovate…if the environment truly supports it."
Episode Highlights
[00:02] Why hiring an entrepreneur "depends"
[00:04] Pharmacy story illustrates entrepreneurial fit
[00:06] How autonomy drives performance
[00:07] Red flags when evaluating entrepreneurs
[00:08] Accountability and guardrails for supervision
[00:09] When a r...
"If you're one of the few brave people creating content, you're going to benefit from it."
Notable Moments
[02:44] Avoiance of toxic social platforms
[03:46] Starving for content
[04:48] Value of connecting
[06:30] Authent...
"You're never selling your product. You're selling what it represents for people. Clarity of purpose starts with understanding what you really sell."
Notable Moments
02:30 – The lesson behind Lee Cockerell's purpose statements
05:55 – Why mission statements often miss the mark
07:22 – What McDonald's and Apple are really selling
..."Most strategic plans fall flat because they're built for a future that changes faster than the plan can."
Notable Moments
[02:12] Why most strategic plans fail
[03:39] The problem with five-year plans
[05:05] Why a one-year plan works better
[07:11] How to balance short-term focus with long-term vision
"You should not be basing your resume on what you're doing now. Focus on the skills you have that showcase how you'd be successful in the role you want."
Episode Highlights
00:02:02 – Overcoming the fear of changing industries
00:04:07 – Identifying transferable skills for your next role
00:05:23 – Writing resumes focused on you...
"If you can't trust your team to work unsupervised, you may have hired the wrong people or need to look in the mirror first."
Notable Moments
[03:37] The importance of hiring self-motivated people before implementing remote processes.
[04:52] Why trust issues with remote work often stem from hiring decisions, not management style.
"If you can't trust your people to work without being over their shoulder, the problem isn't remote work. It's trust."
Episode Highlights
[00:02:00] Why trust is the true barrier to remote work, not location
[00:04:16] Chelsea Brinkley's story of...
"AI is a tool, not a shortcut. It still needs your curiosity, judgment, and responsibility to work well."
Notable Moments
[03:09] How AI overviews are spreading inaccurate information
[05:09] The danger of AI hallucinations and misleading research results
[08:21] How applicant tracking systems use AI-like key...
"You hire them right, you train them right, and you treat them right. If you don't start with hiring the right person, you can't afford to move forward."
Notable Moments
[02:01] The best move to make if no candidate wins the interview
[02:59] The danger of not focusing on quality of hire
[04:13] Turnover costs: 30–35% of annual ...
"If someone isn't motivated, it doesn't matter how much skill they have, they won't apply themselves."
Notable Moments
[02:47] Why hiring for experience alone can be a mistake
[04:05] The three qualities every high performer shares
[05:28] Why motivation matters more than raw skill
[09:54] The Disney story t...
"The more time you give for something to happen, the greater the scope creep that occurs."
Notable Moments
[00:01:34] Mike introduces the common misconception that fractional leadership always takes a long time.
[00:02:52] Rethinking six-to-twelve-month agreements—asking "what if" it could be faster.
[00:05:22] How two-week spri...
"If it has nothing to do with the workplace, it's not your place to address it as an employer."
Notable Moments
00:03:05 – How to handle allegations unrelated to the workplace
00:04:54 – Using proper legal channels for non-work issues
"It's not about what you did yesterday. It's about what you've learned and the skills you bring to tomorrow."
Notable Moments
00:01:28 – Story of a candidate held back by a past mistake.
00:02:31 – Why second chances matter in hiring.
"It's not a silver bullet, but every little bit helps when you're navigating a tough transition. It's about doing the right thing, with empathy and intention."
Notable Moments
[01:27] – What are career transition services?
[03:40] – The step-by-step support offered to exiting employees
[05:45] – Why organizations should invest i...
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