Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems That Run Your Business with Meghan Focht
Eps. #177 Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
In this episode of the HR Mixtape, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Meghan Focht, Human Capital Director at Concurrency, about the intentional design of workplace culture. They discuss how to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses through values and behaviors, and how to implement systems that support a positive environment.
Listeners will learn practical strategies for assessing their organization's culture and making meaningful changes.
• Understand the importance of aligning values with behaviors in the workplace.
• Identify key systems to evaluate when assessing organizational culture.
• Learn how to create a culture of recognition that reinforces desired behaviors.
• Discover ways to engage leaders in cultural conversations and accountability.
• Explore practical steps to implement cultural changes in your organization.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Meghan Focht is the Human Capital Director at Concurrency, where she focuses on developing strong people systems that foster growth and a positive culture. She has extensive experience in identifying and addressing cultural challenges within organizations. Meghan is passionate about creating environments that empower employees and enhance collaboration.
Guest(s): Meghan Focht, Director of Human Capital, Concurrency
Meghan Focht is a strategic Human Capital leader with over 15 years of HR experience. As Director of Human Capital at Concurrency, she sits on the leadership team and leads talent strategy, development, compliance, employee relations, Internal IT and our consulting staffing practice. Her career spans hospitality and tech, with a focus on building strong cultures and leading change.
She believes “Clear is Kind” and “Feedback is a gift,” embracing Radical Candor to foster leadership alignment and trust. Meghan is known for coaching leaders, resolving complex issues, and creating inclusive, high-performing environments. Meghan leads with empathy and ensures employees are treated with humanity and respect.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from UCLA.
