HR Mixtape
HR Mixtape
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Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business
20 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am.
-Introduction to the episode
-Meghan's experience with culture change
-Key systems to assess culture
-Linking values to behaviors and competencies
-Hiring for cultural fit
-Celebrating values through recognition programs
-The role of technology in culture
-Engaging leaders in cultural alignment
-Identifying cultural misalignments
-Signs of a healthy culture
-Building values from scratch
-Actionable steps for cultural improvement
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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.
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