What's Behind the Return-to-Office Trend

"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 flexibility Organizations across industries are revisiting workplace expectations and calling employees back to the office. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Katie Currens explore why this trend is accelerating and what leaders often overlook when making these decisions. Their discussion hits on the human need for connection and the risks of siloed remote work. Tim challenges leaders to examine how much trust plays into their decision, reminding them that flexibility existed long before "remote" and "hybrid" became labels. Rather than choosing sides, the conversation emphasizes balance. They highlight the importance of office time for collaboration while allowing focused work to happen where it makes sense. Leaders should focus on outcomes, not optics, and create expectations rooted in trust. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected] Connect with Katie:  LinkedIn: Katie Currens Email: [email protected]  

"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 role truly requires an entrepreneur [00:11] Why entrepreneurs may return to organizations [00:13] Leadership considerations when hiring entrepreneurs This episode explores times when hiring an entrepreneur is the right move for an organization and when it might backfire. Tim Dyck breaks down the conditions that make entrepreneurial candidates thrive, the red flags to watch for, and why motivations matter on both sides. Some roles don't just need reliability. They need someone who thinks like an owner. Hiring an entrepreneur can offer an organization notable growth when the role and the leader are ready for them. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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] Authentic engagement is key [10:46] Share opinions confidently [14:48] Lead with value for your audience [16:26] Don't over-polish posts [17:15] "Just be" philosophy LinkedIn is a great space for professional growth, personal branding, and real connection. Unfortunately too many people avoid it because they are worried about perfection. Tim and Katie break down why LinkedIn continues to stand apart from other platforms, how it creates opportunity for both job seekers and industry leaders, and what happens when professionals stop lurking and begin contributing with purpose. Once you shift your mindset on LinkedIn, you will realize that people want you to show up in ways that reflect who you are, not what you think others expect. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Tim and Katie on LinkedIn: Katie Currens Tim Dyck Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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 09:17 – The purpose behind Best Culture Solutions 13:56 – How purpose shapes a winning culture Discover how defining what you really sell can transform your organization's culture. Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry explore why clarity beats aspiration, how simple purpose statements motivate teams, and what it takes to turn big ideas into shared behaviors. If your team can't explain what you really sell, your mission statement might be holding you back. Simplify it. Clarity is what drives culture. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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 [09:43] The real value of measurable goals [11:46] Keeping strategic plans simple and effective [13:44] How Best Culture Solutions helps teams craft meaningful strategies Many organizations build ambitious five-year strategic plans, only to realize they're outdated within months. Tim Dyck shares why traditional planning often fails and how leaders can create more flexible, measurable, and effective strategies that adapt to change. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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 your future goals 00:08:12 – How technology has changed job applications 00:09:26 – Networking the right way in a digital world 00:11:44 – Acting on advice to build genuine connections 00:13:00 – Patience and persistence in career pivots 00:14:36 – Shifting your mindset to show contribution, not desperation Thinking about changing careers but not sure where to start? In this episode, Tim Dyck breaks down the most common mistakes people make when shifting industries and what to do instead. Learn how to identify your transferable skills, reframe your resume for the job you want, and approach networking in a way that builds real connections instead of dead ends Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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. [08:04] Setting up tools, technology, and data policies for remote employees. [09:48] Onboarding for culture, not just compliance. [11:03] Defining communication expectations and channels for hybrid teams. [13:30] How Dan Cockerell's "What It's Like to Work With Me" document inspired Tim's own approach. [16:15] The "touch people before you touch work" leadership philosophy. [18:29] Helping organizations transition from in-office to remote environments effectively. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry discuss how to create effective processes and guidelines for remote workers. They explore the role of trust in leadership, the importance of hiring motivated individuals, and how culture, communication, and clear expectations build successful remote teams. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]

"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 leaving a traditional job for flexibility [00:07:50] Why hybrid models often meet the needs of both employees and employers [00:12:59] The moment a trip to Iceland inspired Chelsea to rethink her career [00:17:28] Why remote job postings attract massive applicant pools [00:19:49] Following instructions as the simplest way to stand out in applications [00:21:47] How asking for advice instead of a job can open unexpected doors Remote work continues to reshape the workplace. In this conversation with Chelsea Brinkley we explore what it takes to make it work, for both employers and employees. We discuss the role of trust in leading remote teams, why hybrid arrangements are gaining traction, and practical advice for job seekers navigating a highly competitive remote job market. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Chealsea Website: www.chelseabrinkley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseabrinkley/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabrinkley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseabrinkleybiz Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]

"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 keyword filtering [12:37]  Risks of sharing confidential data with open-source AI tools [15:31]  How to "challenge" AI results and verify sources [19:29]  Using closed-source tools like Microsoft Copilot safely [22:17]  Why AI is here to stay and how to build responsible guardrails AI is showing up everywhere in the workplace, from job applications to research tools. Using it well requires more than just a good prompt. In this episode, Tim Dyck unpacks the opportunities and pitfalls of AI in the workplace. He shares how organizations can embrace its potential without sacrificing accuracy, confidentiality, or human judgment. From the risks of relying on flawed data to the importance of verifying sources, setting guardrails, and choosing secure platforms like Microsoft Copilot, this conversation offers practical strategies for using AI responsibly while keeping the human edge that makes great workplaces thrive. Read the Best Culture Solutions blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]  

"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 salary [05:20] How rushing hires led to predictable turnover [06:34] "Pay now or pay later...with interest": the long-term cost of a bad hire [09:10] Defining what "winning the interview" actually means [12:04] How patience led to long-term employee success [12:43] The simple hiring formula: hire right, train right, treat right What do you do when nobody wins the interview? In this episode, we dig into why rushing to fill a seat can be one of the most expensive mistakes a leader makes. We discuss the true cost of turnover, how to balance speed with quality, and why patience in hiring can transform your team for years to come. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected]