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 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.
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"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...
“Don’t let fear of being misunderstood stop you from doing the right thing. Just show up, follow through, and the trust will follow.”
In this episode, Tim Dyck explores how leaders can become more visible in the workplace without unintentionally undermining team members. He shares strategies for building trust, communicating intentions clearly, and handling the challenges of being seen, esp...
“There’s no other leadership tool that builds trust, reveals blind spots, and improves decisions better than walking your business.”
Notable Moments
[00:03:48] – Buc-ees experience leads into leadership visibility discussion
[00:05:27] – Lee Cockerell quote: “Get off the carpet and onto the concrete”
[00:07:48] – Why most leader...
"Rate results, not personality. Measurable goals create clarity and eliminate the drama."
Notable Moments
02:03 – Common complaints about performance evaluations
04:15 – Why rating personality traits is subjective and flawed
06:54 – Jody’s real-world example of objective goal-setting
09:59 – The value of goa...
“Great leaders don’t wait for perfect. They make the best call they can and adjust if needed.”
When a beloved attraction like Muppet Vision 3D closes, it stirs big emotions, something leaders face every day when making tough decisions. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Katie Currens explore what it really takes to lead through change. Tim shares his experience and insights on making informed de...
"You're not being duped if someone leaves for better pay. You’re just part of their journey. Focus on what you gained while they were with you."
Notable Moments
02:36 – Setting the salary range and mismatched expectations
04:49 – When candidates leave for better offers (and it’s not personal)
05:35 – Questions to ask candidates taking a lower salary
07:52 – The value ...
“You're never overworked; you're underorganized. The org chart should help you fix that.”
Tim Dyck and Katie Currens dive into the importance of intentional organizational charts. Tim explains how reactive decisions, like adding roles to solve immediate problems or merging jobs without reflection, can lead to burnout, confusion, and inefficiency. The episode explores how to design org chart...
“Success in hiring starts with understanding when your industry’s people are most likely to listen.”
Notable Moments
00:02 – Seasonal hiring patterns in education
00:04 – Energy industry trends and maintenance scheduling
00:06 – Resources for researching hiring patterns (news, board minutes, unions)
00:08 – ...
"There are things that are said, there are things that are heard, and there are things that are remembered. And very rarely are all three of those things the same."
Notable Moments
01:20 Why most hiring strategies break down during rapid growth
06:40 What fractional recruiting looks like in action
13:10 The key questions businesses fail to ask before hiring
"Nothing becomes normal and common until somebody disrupts things and makes it normal. And sometimes there's space and room for disruption."
Notable Moments
00:41 Unconventional Job Benefits Trends
05:38 Negotiating a Different Compensation Package
06:57 Evaluating Workplace Culture and Values
10:32 Employee Value Justification
14:34 Pitching Unconventional Ideas to Employers
Conn...
"Are you doing this just to look good for yourself, or are you doing this because you genuinely want to make a difference for your people?"
Notable Moments
"Every single person that is working with you is usually capable of far more than you realize."
Notable Moments
00:57 Navigating Internal Job Opportunities
06:15 Highlight Relevant Experience
09:30 Objective Hiring and Open-Minded Leadership
11:16 Assess Motivation in Interviews
14:17 Value of Skills and Motivation
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