by Hugh MacPhie | Jul 21, 2025 | Culture, Strategy
AI and the Environment: Balancing Strategy and Culture in Your AI Approach By: Zayn Moosa As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in healthcare and other sectors, it’s important to consider not just its capabilities but also its environmental...
by Hugh MacPhie | May 28, 2025 | Culture
Why “Bare Minimum Mondays” Are a Wake-Up Call for Workplace Well-Being By: Francesco Colosimo If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably heard of Bare Minimum Mondays. What started as a silly trend — easing into the workweek by doing only what’s essential — has...
by Hugh MacPhie | May 16, 2025 | Culture
Work-Life Balance Gone Rogue? Severance Might Be Offering Us a Cautionary Tale By: Jessica O’Donnell If you’ve watched Severance on Apple TV+, you already know – it’s chilling, brilliant, and disturbingly relevant. The show follows employees at Lumon...
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...