Are you ready to transform your organization's growth? In this episode, Zech Dahms breaks down how to align your Culture, Performance, and Retention strategy to build a workplace that thrives in 2026.Most leaders treat employee engagement, reviews, and turnover as isolated HR headaches. But if you want sustainable success, you have to treat them as an interconnected ecosystem. Today on Happy@Work, we are unpacking the CPR Model—a holistic framework designed to get your people and your business objectives entirely in sync.Whether you are a founder scaling a team, an HR executive reshaping corporate policy, or a consultant looking for a proven model to deliver to your clients, Zech’s insights on strategic alignment will change how you look at organizational health.

Timecodes:

00:00 — intro

01:10 — self-presentation of Zech

03:15 — What to focus on in HR strategy in 2026-27

06:30 — What is the CPR Model

09:35 — People Strategy in the new era of AI

16:25 — How to improve the engagement in 2026?

22:50 — Belonging to the organization: what is the future of leadership?

30:21 — Psychological safety for the employee perspective

36:58 — 3 main tips for HR leaders from Zech to build People Strategy

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How does corporate culture evolve alongside technology? We explore how AI HR tools are reshaping business design with Perry Timms, an expert with 24 years of HR expertise.The world is moving too fast for traditional, rigid hierarchies. If your company can’t shift, adapt, and change shape in real-time, it’s already falling behind. Today on Happy@Work, I’m talking to the incredible Perry Timms about the concept of the Polymorphic Organization.Forget the static org chart. We’re talking about building a business that is fluid, human-centric, and powered by the right tech. Perry breaks down how to move away from "command and control" and toward a system that actually thrives in the 2026 landscape.If you’re a leader, a founder, or an HR professional tired of the same old "best practices," Perry’s visionary approach to business design is exactly what you need.

Connect with Perry Timms:https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrytimms/🕒

Timestamps:

00:00 - intro

01:34 - self-presentation of Perry

02:45 – concept of polymorphic organization

04:55 – what are the advantages of polymorphic organization

07:55 – what are the types of mental models suitable for the polymorphic organization

11:09 – challenges for leaders

15:03 – employee ownew company

20:30 – what should the leader do to change the behavior of employees

25:09 – balance between changes and stability

28:56 – 3 main tips for Leaders from Perry Timms

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Explore how relationships drive happiness and transform corporate culture. We dive into meaningfulness and wellbeing to show why connection is the secret to a thriving life and career.In a world of remote links and digital pings, we’ve never been more "connected" yet more isolated. Today on Happy@Work, I’m joined by sociologist and author Tracy Brower to discuss the critical importance of human connection in the modern workplace.Tracy argues that our relationships at work aren't just "nice-to-haves"—they are the primary drivers of our mental health, our productivity, and our sense of purpose. If you’ve felt the drain of "transactional" work, this conversation will show you how to rebuild the social capital that makes work (and life) worth it.Timecodes:00:00 - introduction00:49 - self-presentation of Tracy02:45 - pandemic of loneliness07:40 - recommendations for the leaders to help a team stay connected 11:38 - you decided to change your life to be more connected. What do you have to do?16:36 - friendship at work: Is it possible? 19:08 - we are staying connected all day via smartphones, but staying lonely. Why?22:50 - the power of small talk26:44 - how to receive more effect from networking nowdays32:05 - the book of Tracy Brower36:13 - 3 tips for leaders to build strong connectionsSubscribe to Happy@Work for more episodes on building a workplace that actually works for people.Discover the text version of podcast episodes posted weekly on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/happyatworkclub/#Relationships #Happiness #CorporateCulture #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #FutureOfWork #Leadership #HappyAtWork