In this TRAITS podcast episode Mark interviewed Jamie Irvin, a successful business consultant in the heavy-duty trucking industry and a skilled podcaster.

They discussed a wide range of topics including business restructuring, the impact of personality on professional roles, and the importance of strategic employee placement.

Additionally, they delved into the costs associated with hiring and rehiring employees, emphasizing the importance of making informed personnel decisions to foster a thriving business environment.

-0:00 Interview introduction

-4:33 Can we change an employee’s behaviour?

-6:48 Can we measure the complexity of a job role or potential hire?

-11:17 Finding the right role for good people

-14:31 The invisible costs of poor retention

-16:34 How can we get better at hiring the right people?

-17:25 What is the role of someone who communicates well for both leaders and entry level employees

-22:05 Difficulties with restructuring in a company: An organization design chart

-25:45 Every individual has strengths AND weaknesses… focus on their strengths

-28:25 Once someone is in the right role, train and increase their strengths

-31:15 Post interview comments

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