I Hate It Here S10 E3: Your Culture Can’t Outrun the News Cycle with Dave Garcia
Nov 10, 2025
Dave Garcia, a seasoned builder and operator with nearly 20 years of experience, explores how external factors like immigration and inflation shape workplace culture. He discusses the ripple effects of immigration on belonging and loyalty, while emphasizing leaders’ responsibilities to foster safety and predictability for employees. Garcia also dives into the impact of global crises on workplace dynamics and advises companies on navigating employee anxiety in turbulent times. His insights stress the importance of empathy and coherent values in organizational leadership.
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Policy Shapes Hiring Incentives
- Anti-immigration policy shifts change firm incentives and hiring decisions.
- Companies respond by offshoring, automating, or avoiding hiring that increases risk or cost.
Silence Tax Limits Immigrant Mobility
- Immigration-related silence and self-centering reduce visibility and mobility for impacted employees.
- That creates a talent drain and corrodes innovation and retention over time.
Pick A Stance And Live It
- Choose and publicly live your company's stance on politics and values.
- Be coherent: do what you say and employees will respond with loyalty and belonging.