by Hugh MacPhie | Apr 22, 2025 | Culture
When “Good Vibes Only” Backfires: The Quiet Harm of Toxic Positivity at Work By: Poojani Ruwanpura There’s a moment that really sticks out to me in Netflix’s docuseries Beckham. After his infamous red card in the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham is asked how he...
by Hugh MacPhie | Apr 8, 2025 | Culture
Is the Rise in Canadian Patriotism Impacting Your Company Culture? By: Jessica Harrison Have you noticed more maple leaves and “Made in Canada” labels on products lately? You’re not alone. A recent surge in Canadian patriotism is influencing consumer behaviour...
by Hugh MacPhie | Feb 21, 2025 | Culture
From Babies to Boardrooms: Cultivating a Positive Employee Experience for New Parents Returning to work after parental leave is often described as one of the most challenging transitions in a professional’s career. However, my experience at MacPhie proved that with...
by Hugh MacPhie | Dec 9, 2024 | Culture, Leadership, Team Development
Learning and Development: The Key to Keeping Your High Performers When we talk to organizations about what matters to employees, learning and growth consistently stand out as key priorities. And it’s easy to see why: employees today want more than just a job. They’re...
by Hugh MacPhie | Aug 21, 2024 | Culture, Team Development
Building Resilient Teams in the Face of Resource Constraints: Strategies for Public Sector and Non-Profit Leaders Have you ever been faced with a wave of challenges that impact your team over and over again? Maybe it’s funding cuts, high turnover rates, increased...
by Hugh MacPhie | Aug 8, 2024 | Culture
The Secret Ingredient to High-Performing Teams Ever wonder why some teams seem to work like a well-oiled machine and others not so much? The answer often lies in one key element: Guiding Principles. These principles are the backbone of any high-performing team –...