The Recognition Factor: Transforming Workplace Culture | A Scratchie Podcast
Scratchie
20 episodes
2 days ago
What if safer work doesn’t start with more rules, but with better questions? We sit down with a former lawyer turned forklift driver and head of safety to unpack why people, not paperwork, are the engine of reliable performance. From high-vis yards to high-stakes courtrooms, we explore how respect, curiosity, and clear thinking outperform punishment and performative compliance. We talk through the everyday tension between systems and human judgment: when to rely on engineering controls, how ...
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What if safer work doesn’t start with more rules, but with better questions? We sit down with a former lawyer turned forklift driver and head of safety to unpack why people, not paperwork, are the engine of reliable performance. From high-vis yards to high-stakes courtrooms, we explore how respect, curiosity, and clear thinking outperform punishment and performative compliance. We talk through the everyday tension between systems and human judgment: when to rely on engineering controls, how ...
The Carrot vs The Stick | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 2
The Recognition Factor: Transforming Workplace Culture | A Scratchie Podcast
38 minutes
2 years ago
The Carrot vs The Stick | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 2
In this candid discussion, Scratchie founders James and Gary dig into the root problems in construction safety culture. Why does compliance fall short? They explain how incentives can balance the over-reliance on penalties and rules. Hear how a simple idea - rewarding safe behaviors with scratch cards - evolved into the Scratchie app. Piloted on an iconic Apple store build, the concept sparked a revolution in motivating and engaging workers. James and Gary also tackle common objections to inc...
The Recognition Factor: Transforming Workplace Culture | A Scratchie Podcast
What if safer work doesn’t start with more rules, but with better questions? We sit down with a former lawyer turned forklift driver and head of safety to unpack why people, not paperwork, are the engine of reliable performance. From high-vis yards to high-stakes courtrooms, we explore how respect, curiosity, and clear thinking outperform punishment and performative compliance. We talk through the everyday tension between systems and human judgment: when to rely on engineering controls, how ...
