More Than Business: The Human Side of Acquisition

How do you protect company culture during growth, remote work, and acquisition? In this episode of the Good Human Company Podcast, Matt sits down with Greg Ross-Munro, CEO of Sourcetoad and creator of Thankscrate, alongside Stephanie Hiday, HR Manager at Sourcetoad, to discuss what it really takes to build and maintain a strong workplace culture through periods of change. They share honest insights about leadership during acquisitions, building trust when answers are unclear, supporting remote teams, and why employee recognition matters more than ever as companies scale. The conversation also explores how Sourcetoad’s people-first philosophy ultimately inspired the creation of Thankscrate — a platform designed to help companies celebrate employees consistently and meaningfully. ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode 01:32 – Meet Greg Ross-Munro & Stephanie Hiday 02:01 – What Sourcetoad does and how the company evolved 04:43 – Protecting company culture during acquisition 06:19 – Ownership mentality and employee trust 07:22 – Why communication and transparency matter during change 09:39 – Leading when you don’t have all the answers 12:42 – How HR identifies signs of employee stress during transition 16:00 – Aligning leadership messaging during acquisition 20:08 – Honest communication vs. toxic positivity 22:14 – Supporting remote employees through change 25:39 – Building one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work 26:23 – The origin story behind Thankscrate 30:25 – Why employee recognition can’t be overlooked as teams grow 31:52 – How Thankscrate automates meaningful employee appreciation 33:14 – Advice for startups building culture from the beginning 36:06 – Why effort and consistency matter in leadership 38:00 – Final thoughts and lessons learned If you’re a founder, HR leader, manager, or someone navigating growth inside your company, this episode offers practical insights into creating a workplace where people genuinely feel valued. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, culture, employee engagement, and building better companies. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #EmployeeEngagement #HR #Startups #Acquisition #RemoteWork #Thankscrate #Sourcetoad #GoodHumanCompanyPodcast