When Employees Come First with Francine Binns

Francine Binns, Clinical and Corporate Social Worker, and co-host and creator of Balance and Bloom podcast, and more is full of surprises in this episode! She brings a Great Underdog Story!
And Thank you Francine for being a valued part of LinkedIn Live Audio events with me!
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AI Show Notes:
Dear Business Coach Podcast: Unleashing Employee Potential with Francine Bins
Guest: Francine Bins, Corporate Social Worker and Organizational Culture Expert
Host: Elizabeth Walker
Key Topics:
Entrepreneurial background
Employee well-being and productivity
Flexible work schedules
Creating positive workplace environments
Introverts and extroverts in the workplace
Assessing and improving company culture
Episode Highlights:
Francine's Inspiring Journey (2:54)
Family of entrepreneurs in Jamaica
Transition from hospitality to psychology and social work
Experience running a franchise business
Innovative Approach to Employee Management (13:35)
Implemented flexible 6-hour shifts
Empowered employees to manage their schedules
Resulted in a remarkable 500% increase in sales
The Power of Workplace Environment (22:51)
Importance of office design and atmosphere
Benefits of hybrid work models
Catering to different personality types (introverts, extroverts, ambiverts)
Holistic Approach to Organizational Improvement (29:53)
Assessing company needs and employee skills
Creating smaller, effective teams
Focusing on individual strengths and preferences
Addressing Workplace Challenges (37:24)
Tackling burnout at a systemic level
Improving productivity and engagement
Creating more effective and inclusive meetings
Quotable Moments:
"For the customers to love the company, the employees have to love it first." - Simon Sinek (paraphrased by Francine)
"When you allow people to do what they do best, then it's natural that productivity is going to increase." - Francine Bins
Call to Action:
Connect with Francine Bins on LinkedIn for consultations on:
Improving employee engagement and well-being
Creating more effective meetings
Addressing workplace burnout
Enhancing overall organizational culture
Admiring Reflection:
Francine Bins brings a unique and compassionate perspective to the world of business consulting. Her background in social work and psychology, combined with hands-on entrepreneurial experience, allows her to address workplace challenges with both empathy and practical solutions. Her innovative approach to flexible scheduling and focus on employee well-being demonstrates that prioritizing people can lead to remarkable business success. Francine's insights offer a refreshing and human-centric approach to organizational culture that modern businesses would be wise to embrace.