EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 20 MIN
Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business
from HR Mixtape · host WRKdefined Podcast Network
In this episode of the HR Mixtape, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Meghan Focht, Human Capital Director at Concurrency, about the intentional design of workplace culture. They discuss how to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses through values and behaviors, and how to implement systems that support a positive environment. Listeners will learn practical strategies for assessing their organization's culture and making meaningful changes. • Understand the importance of aligning values with behaviors in the workplace. • Identify key systems to evaluate when assessing organizational culture. • Learn how to create a culture of recognition that reinforces desired behaviors. • Discover ways to engage leaders in cultural conversations and accountability. • Explore practical steps to implement cultural changes in your organization. 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode 00:54 -- Meghan's experience with culture change 02:43 -- Key systems to assess culture 04:42 -- Linking values to behaviors and competencies 05:15 -- Hiring for cultural fit 06:19 -- Celebrating values through recognition programs 08:11 -- The role of technology in culture 10:39 -- Engaging leaders in cultural alignment 12:50 -- Identifying cultural misalignments 16:00 -- Signs of a healthy culture 17:55 -- Building values from scratch 19:39 -- Actionable steps for cultural improvement Guest(s): Meghan Focht is the Human Capital Director at Concurrency, where she focuses on developing strong people systems that foster growth and a positive culture. She has extensive experience in identifying and addressing cultural challenges within organizations. Meghan is passionate about creating environments that empower employees and enhance collaboration. Keywords: workplace culture, assessing culture, values and behaviors, recognition programs, leadership accountability, cultural change, hiring for fit, technology in HR, employee engagement, culture systems
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In this episode of the HR Mixtape, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Meghan Focht, Human Capital Director at Concurrency, about the intentional design of workplace culture. They discuss how to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses through values and behaviors, and how to implement systems that support a positive environment. Listeners will learn practical strategies for assessing their organization's culture and making meaningful changes. • Understand the importance of aligning values with behaviors in the workplace. • Identify key systems to evaluate when assessing organizational culture. • Learn how to create a culture of recognition that reinforces desired behaviors. • Discover ways to engage leaders in cultural conversations and accountability. • Explore practical steps to implement cultural changes in your organization. 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode 00:54 -- Meghan's experience with culture change 02:43 -- Key systems to assess culture 04:42 -- Linking values to behaviors and competencies 05:15 -- Hiring for cultural fit 06:19 -- Celebrating values through recognition programs 08:11 -- The role of technology in culture 10:39 -- Engaging leaders in cultural alignment 12:50 -- Identifying cultural misalignments 16:00 -- Signs of a healthy culture 17:55 -- Building values from scratch 19:39 -- Actionable steps for cultural improvement Guest(s): Meghan Focht is the Human Capital Director at Concurrency, where she focuses on developing strong people systems that foster growth and a positive culture. She has extensive experience in identifying and addressing cultural challenges within organizations. Meghan is passionate about creating environments that empower employees and enhance collaboration. Keywords: workplace culture, assessing culture, values and behaviors, recognition programs, leadership accountability, cultural change, hiring for fit, technology in HR, employee engagement, culture systems
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