In this inspiring episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis dives deep into what it truly takes to build a thriving, people-first workplace with guests Dean Matthews, CEO and founder, and Amanda Bethuy (pronounced Beeth-way), HR and Operations Manager at OnTheClock.

OnTheClock is a time-tracking solution that has achieved the “holy grail of leadership”:

a culture with near-zero turnover where people genuinely love where they work.

Dean and Amanda reveal the intentional strategies behind their culture and how they embed core values—like transparency and trust—into the daily rhythm of their company.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

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  Flipping the Script on Time Tracking: How a tool often associated with micromanagement becomes a mechanism for transparency and protection against wage theft.

  
  


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  Servant Leadership in Action: Dean shares his people-first philosophy and how data supports equitable decision-making.

  
  


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  Hiring for Value Alignment: Why cultural fit and internal growth opportunities drive retention.

  
  


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  Turning Negative Feedback Into Opportunity: How they use constructive criticism to evolve the organization.

  
  


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  Work-Life Integration Over Balance: Building a supportive environment where people can thrive personally and professionally.

  
  

This episode is a must-listen for leaders and HR professionals ready to stop talking about values—and start living them.

👥 Guest Links & Resources

OnTheClock Website:

https://www.ontheclock.com/

Dean Matthews (CEO/Founder)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-mathews-yes/

Amanda Bethuy (HR & Ops Manager)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bethuy-01537a69/

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00:00 — The Transparency of Time Tracking

00:01:10 — Welcome to the Her Resources Podcast

00:02:04 — Introducing OnTheClock: Living Your Values

00:03:13 — Dean’s Journey and People-First Philosophy

00:07:35 — Bootstrapping a Solution for Small Businesses

00:09:06 — Amanda’s Role and Joining the Culture

00:10:36 — From Tech System to People Structure

00:13:03 — Core Values and Transparency in HR

00:15:29 — Transparency vs. Micromanagement

00:20:05 — Time Data Tells a Story

00:23:05 — HR’s Lens: Data and Psychological Safety

00:26:49 — The Opportunity in Negative Feedback

00:28:59 — The Near-Zero Turnover Secret

00:30:55 — Hiring: Right Person, Right Place, Right Time

00:35:39 — Scaling Culture Through Consistency

00:38:19 — Making Values Tangible: Daily Habits

00:41:53 — Defining and Using Your Values

00:45:46 — HR’s Role: Intent and Consistency

00:47:58 — Conclusion and Contact Information

00:50:05 — Dean’s Shout-Out to the Podcast

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