"Five years can teach you a lot, especially when you're building something from scratch."

Notable Moments
[01:11] Reaching the five-year milestone
[03:12] Pivotal early business moments
[04:39] Hiring the right person matters
[07:58] How conversations sharpen thinking
[09:57] Growth from solo to team
[14:32] Unexpected partnerships shape direction
[16:32] Learning comfort with discomfort

This episode reflects on five years of building Best Culture Solutions and the lessons learned along the way. Tim shares how the business evolved through real client needs, unexpected opportunities, and a growing understanding of people strategy.

The conversation explores how hiring the right people, building strong partnerships, and becoming comfortable with uncertainty shaped the company's direction. It also looks ahead to where organizations are headed as they recognize that culture, retention, and people practices directly impact business success.

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Connect with Tim and his team:

Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/

LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc

Instagram: @best.culture.solutions

Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca

"People don't miss the office; they miss meaningful collaboration."

Notable Moments

[02:30] Why interaction still matters
[04:39] Mental health and blurred boundaries
[05:33] Siloed work challenges teams
[10:21] Labels vs. real flexibility

Organizations across industries are revisiting workplace expectations and calling employees back to the office. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Katie Currens explore why this trend is accelerating and what leaders often overlook when making these decisions.

Their discussion hits on the human need for connection and the risks of siloed remote work. Tim challenges leaders to examine how much trust plays into their decision, reminding them that flexibility existed long before "remote" and "hybrid" became labels.

Rather than choosing sides, the conversation emphasizes balance. They highlight the importance of office time for collaboration while allowing focused work to happen where it makes sense. Leaders should focus on outcomes, not optics, and create expectations rooted in trust.

Read the blog for more from this episode.

Connect with Tim and his team:

Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/

LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc

Instagram: @best.culture.solutions

Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca

Connect with Katie:

LinkedIn: Katie Currens

Email: katie@onesparksolutions.com

"An entrepreneur can help you grow, pivot, and innovate…if the environment truly supports it."

Episode Highlights

[00:02] Why hiring an entrepreneur "depends"
[00:04] Pharmacy story illustrates entrepreneurial fit
[00:06] How autonomy drives performance
[00:07] Red flags when evaluating entrepreneurs
[00:08] Accountability and guardrails for supervision
[00:09] When a role truly requires an entrepreneur
[00:11] Why entrepreneurs may return to organizations
[00:13] Leadership considerations when hiring entrepreneurs

This episode explores times when hiring an entrepreneur is the right move for an organization and when it might backfire. Tim Dyck breaks down the conditions that make entrepreneurial candidates thrive, the red flags to watch for, and why motivations matter on both sides. Some roles don't just need reliability. They need someone who thinks like an owner. Hiring an entrepreneur can offer an organization notable growth when the role and the leader are ready for them.

Read the blog for more from this episode.

Connect with Tim and his team:

Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/

LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc

Instagram: @best.culture.solutions

Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca