Episode 134: Creating a Healthy Workplace Culture: Lessons Learned at Gipsy Hill Brewing Co [with Sam McMeekin]

Today's episode starts with a statement written by co-founder of London's Gipsy Hill Brewing Co, Sam McMeekin.  The statement, in full, can be read on their Instagram page.This episode was a hard one - not only to discuss sensitively but to put together as a whole.  The topic of workplace culture can be divisive.  Some people have a wonderful experience working for an employer, while another can tell an altogether different tale.Sometimes, it's evident to see the dysfunction or toxicity in a workplace.  But what happens when it's not that clear cut?  Where do we draw the lines between our own interpretation of events and the events themselves?And as an employer who is responsible for the well-being of the staff and one(s) who create and foster and set the tone for their workplace culture, what do we do when things go awry or employees feel that you're not quite hitting the mark?In today's episode, me and Sam have an open and honest discussion surrounding the challenges of workplace culture, the journey he has been on personally, and share some practical steps we can take to ensuring our workplaces are happy, healthy and professional.Nick also shares his thoughts on this, having had negative workplace experience before, while staying mindful that nobody is perfect and the only people we can truly change is ourselves - a good place to start.We've tried to put this together a sensitively as possible and are aware this may be a topic that some listeners, myself included, may find it difficult to listen to.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY LALLEMAND BREWINGLallemand Brewing, a division of Lallemand Inc., a global producer of yeast and bacteria, is helping breweries achieve their growth and quality goals by offering products, services, and education.Lallemand Brewing’s premium brewing yeasts and bacteria deliver unmatched consistency, reliability, and purity, allowing brewers to take full control of the brewing process.At the forefront of innovation, Lallemand Brewing recently launched several dry yeast products: LalBrew Voss, LalBrew Verdant IPA, and WilBrew Philly Sour.For more information about Lallemand products in the UK please contact our local representative Andrew Paterson, global contacts details for the UK and other territories can be found via our website www.lallemandbrewing.comADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM CRISP MALTSince 1870, Crisp Malt has been producing the finest malt at Great Ryburgh in Norfolk. With 5 maltings located in the best barley growing areas in the UK, they produce a wide range of malts and non-malted cereals in 25kg sacks for craft brewers and distillers all over the world.  Visit crispmalt.com to find out moreADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM SSV LIMITEDFrom tanks to full brewhouses SSV Limited have got you covered. SSV Limited have established themselves as the go to partner to help you grow your brewery.  High quality tanks, parts, brewing kit coupled with the knowledge and experience to ensure your project runs smoothly from beginning to completion whether its equipment supply, fully turnkey or anything between.  Their parts shop stocks well over 1000 essential brewing parts to keep your brewery up and running many available on next day delivery.  Visit their website on www.ssvlimited.co.ukFollow Hop Forward on Social MediaFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn