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What Your Org Chart Reveals About the Health of Your Business: OrgChart CEO Tom McCarty
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Summary
Think org charts are just boxes and lines? Think again. Gene Marks sits down with OrgChart CEO Tom McCarty to explore how a living, data-connected org chart can transform workforce planning, boost company valuation, support AI-readiness, and give employees a clear path forward. From 30-person shops to enterprise teams, this conversation will make you rethink how you manage your most valuable asset. Check out OrgChart and more trusted partners in the Paychex Marketplace: https://bit.ly/41uO9zk Simplify your business operations. Learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include:00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction01:18 – Why org charts matter beyond spreadsheets03:48 – Org charts as career paths and transparency tools05:16 – Succession planning, exits, and M&A07:08 – Org charts as the foundation for HR10:01 – What OrgChart does14:07 – Why not just use ChatGPT for org charts?17:30 – Using your org chart for strategic decisions21:24 – OrgChart pricing, wrap up, and thank you #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #iHeartSummit #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.