In this episode:
What if your hiring process prioritized 'values over resumes'? Seb Wichmann sits down with John Hoey, CEO of the Y in Central Maryland, to explore how intentional hiring and organizational culture go hand in hand. John shares how the Y screens for alignment with its mission, why community engagement matters more than qualifications, and how today’s workforce is redefining what meaningful work looks like.

What You’ll Learn:
* Why hiring for values creates long-term culture alignment
* How to understand a candidate’s deeper motivations
* What younger generations are really looking for in their careers

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
06:20 - Intentional Hiring Practices
21:50 - Understanding Organizational Culture
30:35 - The Importance of Purpose in Work

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We help SMEs cultivate a positive, ""glowing"" culture, so that trust does not erode. We specialise in operations management and culture consulting, enabling ambitious small and medium enterprises to grow. To date, we have successfully delivered over 150 global culture and operational learning initiatives, valued at US$16.5 million. These initiatives have reached more than 35 countries, impacting 38,000 professionals and providing 11,500 hours of learning.

We have worked with SMEs like Upwork, Berty, GoFleet, Spiralyze, and giants such as Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, and many more. For us, CULTURE is at the heartbeat of every business.