Work Less, Produce More

Nature has an undeniable benefit to both our mental health and our performance. How can we make the most of the benefits provided by nature? How can companies leverage this effect? With such potential of nature, we speak with Cortney Cameron, earth scientist and nature therapy practitioner about the business of connecting people to nature and the role of nature in our business and professional lives.

They say laughter is a short vacation, and could we not all use some quick vacations, several times a day? The benefits of humour are extensive as it can impact culture, help mitigate stress and difficult situations. Practiced ‘safely’ (and we will talk about what that means) humour can be your company’s strategic advantage and a remarkable leadership skill. With an interview with humour expert, Michael Kerr, learn how to use humour to (and I quote) “laugh all the way to the bank”.

Employers are constantly looking for ways to attract and retain employees. Continuing education incentives are not new, however, the way the program is created and implemented can change your desired outcomes. In this episode we sit down with Matthew Daniel from Guild Education to get insight into different considerations for education incentives including how they should be part of your diversity and inclusion strategies.

Investing in your people and culture can seem like something to be done when business is doing well, however, it is often what helps your business thrive. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Benjamin, Head of Employee Experience Advisory Services at Qualtrics to discuss the impact of employee experience on customer experience and what companies can do to ensure their employees feel cared for, supported, engaged and appreciated. We will examine how employee experience will translate into customer experience and brand reputation.

Have you ever stopped and wondered how this lasting pandemic will shape the class of talent entering into the workplace? What opportunities and set-backs are involved? How can companies prepare for this “war” and what perks and benefits should they consider offering? Listen in on the conversation with Dr. Lisa Belanger and Randy Tarnowski Senior Researcher at Handshake, to gain insight into what can be expected as we enter this war on talent.

How are you prioritizing your time? Are you present in the moment? The concept of being present helps us to remove ourselves from the thought of what we need to be doing next - instead of what we’re doing now. Listen to the conversation with Dr. Ashley Whillans, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, and Dr. Lisa Belanger on how we can further our self-awareness, take control of our time and ultimately our happiness.

Motivation. You might feel like you have it or you might be wondering how the heck to get it. It is something that ebbs and flows throughout our lives and what might work for you, might not work for the next person. So join us as we sit down with Dr. Ashley Whillans from Harvard Business School to explore the behavioural aspects behind motivation and how to motivate your teams.

Diversity and inclusion is a conversation we need to have and acknowledge the gap that exists. We have seen more and more companies making efforts to educate, create diversity task forces, and implement new policies that have been lacking for so long. How can leaders take a proactive approach in ensuring they are creating diverse and inclusive workplaces? Join us as we sit down with Erin Davis; Director of Corporate Engagement at Catalyst, a global non-profit, and Dr. Ivan Joseph; keynote speaker, author and educator to further explore this topic.

For peak performance we need optimal rest and recovery. One of the ways we can achieve this is through vacations, but should we be aiming for a specific number of days? And why is it we feel hesitant or guilty in taking them? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jan Packer and Dr. Sarah Dolnicar from The University of Queensland Australia and Dr. Ondrej Mitas from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, as well as insights from Krystal Ho, Director of Global Operations at IQMetrix to explore the science of vacations!

This week's episode is all about a trending topic that could ultimately change the current norms of our work schedule. We are talking about the 4-day work week and exploring whether it is beneficial to employee productivity, health, and happiness, as well as considering the questions of could we do it? How? And what considerations should we be taking? Join us as we sit down with Drs. Karen Foster, Chris Higgins, and Steven Globerman to unpack this topic.