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Author: Chas Fields and Julie Develin

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Welcome to The People Purpose Podcast, your destination for a delightful blend of human resources expertise, lively discussions, and genuine stories. Join us for an engaging exploration of the HR world, business, leadership, and technology, where we strike the perfect balance between professionalism and a good dose of fun.

In each episode, we offer valuable insights and real-life anecdotes, providing you with a unique perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of people and workplace dynamics. But that's not all – Chas and Julie add their own unique flavor with entertaining banter about pop culture, sports, parenting, and more.

Our mission is simple yet profound: it's all about people. Come aboard as we embark on this exciting journey, where The People Purpose Podcast becomes your trusted companion on the path to understanding, enhancing, and celebrating the essence of human resources and its connection to our lives.

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Send us a textEveryone wants autonomy at work, but is it for everyone?Join Chas and Julie as they discuss the impact of workplace autonomy on employee satisfaction, job satisfaction, retention, and innovation. They emphasize the need for trust, flexibility, and effective communication to support employee ownership and creativity. Chas highlights the importance of building relationships and providing training, while Julie shares concerns about potential challenges and silos.
Send us a textChas and Julie discuss the challenges of managing political discussions in the workplace during election season. Julie emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment for employees to express their opinions without fear of retaliation, while Chas acknowledges that there is no clear solution and encouraged organizations to survey their employees. They also discuss the potential benefits and challenges of allowing politics in the workplace, as well as strat...
Send us a Text Message.Join Chas and Julie as they sit down with Harvard Business School Executive Fellow Dan O'Connor. With the rapid-changing work environment, Dan provides his insights on predictive artificial intelligence (AI) models that are transforming commerce. With the importance of adapting new technologies, Dan suggests acquiring new and soft skills could help secure your future in the workforce.Dan is a thought leader known for his retail and consumer products research and insight...
Send us a textYou can hear your country's national anthem playing in your head during this episode of the People Purpose Podcast. Join Chas and Julie as they uncover some wild statistics from the latest UKG study that determines who won't be showing up to work during the Olympics. They highlight the conversations you should be having now to potentially avoid a major loss in productivity.
Send us a textJoin Chas and Julie live from the SHRM 2024 Conference in Chicago. Joined by special guest George Rogers, they discuss the significance of workplace culture in today's organizations, emphasizing the importance of unity, cultural leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. George shares steps leaders must take to empower their workforce to thrive. Rounding out the episode, they each share their #SHRM24 conference experience.Find George here.
Send us a textHave a laugh with Chas and Julie as they discuss their experiences with fidgeting and distractions in the workplace. They then explored the evolving nature of accountability in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of clear expectations, psychological safety, and ongoing evolution to hold individuals and organizations accountable.They cover questions like:How does the frontline employee hold the manager accountable? Or how does the manager hold leadership accountable?H...
Send us a textAre you having the time of your life at work? Chas and Julie just might be. In this episode, they share their experiences meeting professional basketball player Caitlin Clark at a conference in Connecticut. Later, they discussed the complexities of work-life balance and the importance of meaningful work in today's workplace. Julie shares personal experiences highlighting the significance of finding fulfillment in one's career, while Chas expressed skepticism toward t...
Send us a textIt's part two of our conversation on rethinking employee needs. On this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie further discuss the employee continuum of needs, and dive deeper into autonomy, actualization and fulfillment. Plus, in the business stat of the day, find out what two aspects of a job make an employee more likely to be happy within their role.
Send us a textJoin Chas and Julie as they sit down with Chief Executive Officer of Great Place to Work Michael C. Bush. Michael shares his approach to leadership, his deep sense of care for all people, and how making decisions isn't always easy. Tune in as you hear an epic story in this executive series.
Send us a textOn this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie are joined by their colleague Heather Geronemus. Heather is the senior director of social equity, opportunity and impact at UKG, so who better to chat corporate philanthropy with as we get ready for Global Pay it Forward Day on April 28? Also, in today's business stat of the day, find out how much money organizations around the country donate to non profits.
Send us a textHow do you define "engaged" in the workplace? Are there different levels of engagement? On this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss rethinking employee needs, and how one size doesn't fit all when it comes to the workplace. Plus, find out what the global employee engagement rate is on the latest stat of the day.
Send us a textOn this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie were live from the HIMSS Conference in Orlando with special guest, Nanne Finis. The trio discuss the ins and outs of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society Conference, which had more than 35,000 attendees with an expo hall the size of 90 U.S. football fields.
Send us a textIt's the second executive-series episode of The People Purpose Podcast. In this episode, Chas and Julie sit down with UKG Chief People Officer, Pat Wadors. Chas, Julie and Pat discuss life, family, and early careers. They focus on the keys to being a people leader and the philosophy Pat has used throughout her extraordinary career.
Send us a textAre you hiring people based on their diploma and previous job titles? Or do you evaluate talent based on their skills and abilities? On this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss skills-based hiring and different ways you can change your approach to hiring. Plus, in the business stat of the day, find out how many executives think their organization should help employees learn new, relevant skills, and how many are actually doing something about it.
Send us a textWhat makes a great business conference? If your answer is unlimited coffee, you agree with Julie. On this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie go beyond the food offerings, and discuss ways to help you prepare for conferences you might be attending in the months ahead. Learn tips and tricks of how to make the most out of your time and money. Plus, learn the ins and outs of why intentional networking is a conference secret hack.
Send us a Text Message.It's another special episode of The People Purpose Podcast, as Chas and Julie sit down with a UKG brand ambassador for the first time. They chat with professional golfer Megan Khang, who is currently the No. 14 golfer in the world, according to the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.
Send us a Text Message.When you think of a great leader, what qualities do you think of? What can you or your manager do to become a better leader? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the different qualities of great leaders. Plus, find out how many organizations prioritize developing leaders, in today's business stat of the day.Subscribe to the People Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or watch on YouTube.Resources:Our WebsiteThe Workforce Institute
Send us a Text Message.What is the Workforce Institute Weigh-In? Launched in February 2022, The Workforce Institute Weigh-In is a monthly feature from The Workforce Institute at UKG. Each month, we pose a top-of-mind question from the world of HR and include several perspectives from our advisory board. These are succinct, actionable insights that organizations can start implementing today. Join Chas and Julie as they discuss a few of the features from 2023 along with their perspective o...
Send us a textAre you interested in learning about the most significant trends shaping the global workforce over the next few years? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the 2024 Megatrends with guest Dr. Jarik Conrad, who is the Vice President of Human Insights at UKG and Executive Director of the Workforce Institute. Jarik, Chas, and Julie share the upcoming Megatrends and the potential impacts it will have on the workforce.
Send us a Text Message.In a special episode of The People Purpose Podcast, introducing the first rendition of the "E-Series" or Executive Series. Join Chas and Julie as they sit down with Chris Todd to hear about his journey to become Chief Executive Officer of UKG. He also discusses his approach to leadership, and they share a few laughs along the way.
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