Dear HR Diary · 2025-10-28 · 35 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dear HR Diary , I sit down with Diane Yarbrough , founder of Castaway and Company , to talk about her incredible career journey starting with Disney and how those experiences shaped her approach to culture, communication, and leadership. We explore some powerful management and HR practices you can use right now, including: Re-Recruiting & Re-Onboarding : Why it’s essential to “re-recruit” your employees by re-onboarding them, showing them their growth matters even after their first 90 days. Internal Opportunities : How creating clear career paths and internal opportunities helps keep talent engaged and loyal. Stay Conversations : Practical ways to ask your employees why they stay - and how to have open, honest discussions if they’re considering leaving. The Impact of Culture : Understanding that culture isn’t just “fluff” - it directly impacts performance, retention, and employee well-being. Communication & Feedback Loops : How to build a culture where communication flows both ways and feedback becomes a tool for growth, not fear. Quote from Diane: “Culture isn’t just what you write on the wall - it’s what people feel in the halls.
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