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The Work Besties Culture Podcast
The Work Besties Culture podcast, hosted by Dr. Mechelle Roberthon, EdD, and Tessa Brown, dives into the essential elements of building a thriving workplace. As "work besties," they explore HR practices, company culture, and strategies to create environments where employees not only want to work but also excel. Through their dynamic discussions, Dr. Roberthon and Brown provide valuable advice for HR professionals, leaders, and teams. Premiering Jan 2025.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
The Work Besties Culture Podcast
Latest Episodes
More Training Isn’t Always The Answer
Episode 9 – More Training Isn’t Always the Answer “Let’s just do a training…” It sounds like a quick fix—but is it actually solving anything? In this episode, we break down the all-too-common trap of using training as a...
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Let’s Talk About Internal “Poaching”
Internal mobility—promoting or transferring talent within the organization—can be a powerfultool for retention, engagement, and growth. But when companies say they support internaltransfers, are they truly prepared to follow throu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:03
Onboarding and Orienting for Success
From First Day To First Year - Essentials for Orientation and Onboarding While orientation is often a well-oiled machine, onboarding can be a different story. Some organizations overwhelm new hires with too much information, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:49
They Don’t Need (or Want!) Another Tumbler
A fancy tumbler won’t fix disengagement! True employee engagement goes beyond perks—it’s about creating a meaningful employee experience. In this episode, we break down what engagement surveys should really measure, why leaders must close the l...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:13
You Can’t Change What You Can’t Measure
Performance reviews should be straightforward, honest conversations about how employees are doing—not just a once-a-year formality. Employees deserve ongoing feedback, not a surprise at the end of the year. And if you’re using self-evaluations,...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:55