“If you aren't willing to sacrifice your workforce, then I think it's time that we as HR professionals actually listen to what the workforce wants.”  –  Kait McGregor

In today’s episode, we welcome, Kait McGregor, who leads WithYouWithMe’s (WYWM) global Research and Innovation operations, with responsibility for developing the testing and matching capabilities of the Potential platform. She also influences the ongoing development of new and existing products across multiple regions. In her previous role with WithYouWithMe, she served as the Chief Employee Success Officer, building the Employee Success (HR) function across four countries, whilst scaling WYWM from 60 employees to over 400 globally and maintaining an average employee satisfaction score of 85 during the pandemic. Prior to joining WithYouWithMe, Kait held senior HR and operations roles across the Agriculture, Transport, and Logistic sectors, where she was pivotal in the implementation of new software programs, driving change, and building a graduate recruitment process from the ground up.

[00:01 - 02:02] Who is Kait McGregor?

• Zack introduces his guest, Kait McGregor!
• Kait is responsible for developing the testing and matching capabilities of the potential platform
• Her pivotal implementation of software programs driving change and building a graduate recruitment process from the ground up 

[02:02 - 12:57] The Change In Cultural Behaviors In Organizations

• Kait discusses the cultural behaviors of staff responding to overtime requests are changing
• Organizations are pushing against hybrid and virtual workforces
• The change in cultural behaviors in organizations
• HR professionals need to be aware of this change and adapt their practices accordingly
• The benefits of allowing employees to work hours that fit their personal lives
• The importance of fostering a sense of psychological safety and trust among employees

[12:58 - 22:57] Fostering A Remote And Virtual Workforce That Is Productive

• Kait discusses the importance of vulnerability and honest in leadership
• She recommends reading books and listening to podcasts on both sides of the spectrum to gain a better understanding of different perspectives
• She emphasizes the importance of putting oneself in the shoes of others in order to better understand their needs

[22:58 - 26:31] Closing Segment

• Kait shares that her goal is to help veterans and military spouses find jobs, and she believes that neurodivergent individuals are a key part of the solution
• Connect with Kait (links below)
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Key Quotes:

“The challenge will be for us is actually making sure that we have the same cultural, alignment as organizations when we allow our staff to have those hybrid opportunities.” - Kait McGregor

“My legacy that I will want to leave behind is to know that I have done nothing but make a difference in changing at least one HR professional's mind in how they view, engage, and drive this talent market because this particular talent market, Is not the same as every other talent market.” - Kait McGregor

Connect with Kait

Website: WithYouWithMe

LinkedIn: Kait McGregor  

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