The People Purpose Podcast

Send a text Who’s really driving AI adoption in the workplace? According to new research from UKG, it’s not who you might think. In this episode, we unpack groundbreaking findings from a national survey revealing that Gen Z is outpacing other generations and many executives when it comes to integrating AI at work. With 90% of Gen Z workers believing AI can save them time (and nearly half saying th...

Send a text From the floor of SHRM 2025, we’re back and sharing the big ideas and real talk shaping the future of work. From AI to employee experience, here’s what you need to know about the conversations and insights at SHRM 2025 in San Diego! 

Send a text Join Chas and Julie as they discuss career development and finding fulfilment.  Also, hang tight as they share some amazing news.

Send a text At the Great Place to Work For All Summit in Las Vegas, speakers discussed the importance of creating a positive work culture. Julie highlighted the summit's international presence and the benefits of being Great Place to Work certified, including better financial and retention outcomes. Chaz shared a personal story about his wife securing a job through the Great Place to Work lis...

Send a text Join Chas & Julie as they are joined by R "Ray" Wang from Constellation Research as Ray discusses the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing its widespread adoption across industries. He highlighted AI's role in enhancing productivity, particularly in manufacturing, where it aids in quality control, marketing, and spatial imaging. Wang predicted that by year-end, AI w...

Send a text Chas and Julie highlight what it takes for a successful implementation of any change inside your organization.  Have a listen!

Send a text Chas and Julie kick off this episode lamenting about the inconvenience of airport carpet, noting the smooth transition from laminate to carpet in terminals, which snags luggage. They also touch on the Super Bowl's impact, citing a study showing 22.6 million people took off the day after the game. Julie and Chas also address executive priorities, noting that while CEOs focus on pro...

Send a text Join Julie and Chas  as discuss Julie's achievements in the Pop-A-Shot  hitting 113 points, and her strategy for aiming for monthly top scores. They transition to payroll trends, emphasizing the strategic importance of payroll in the employee experience and the challenges of multi-country payroll. They highlight the growing role of AI and robotic process automation in payroll, imp...

Send a text In this special episode celebrating their 100th podcast, Chas Fields and Julie Develin reflect on their journey, sharing insights about their audience and the podcast industry. They discuss the rarity of reaching 100 episodes, with only 2.9% of podcasts making it to 200. Their top five most listened-to episodes include discussions on the state of HR post-COVID, resume trends, employee...

Send a text Join Chas and Julie as they address productivity gains in the workplace head on.  Part 3 of the 2025 Megatrend series, Chas and Julie uncover practical elements of making better decisions in the workplace through the lens of artificial intelligence.

Send a text Join Chas and Julie as they discuss the 2nd Megatrend in this 3 part series where they uncover the engagement and employee experience outlook for 2025.

Send a text Join Chas and Julie as they unpack UKG's 2025 MegaTrends.  In this episode they discuss the escalating global labor deficit and share ways your organization can inventory, create a plan, and execute by focusing in certain areas of your business.

Send a text In this episode, Chas and Julie cover UKG's latest research from the Workforce Institute.  The conversation highlights key trends happening amongst the frontline workforce and how you can better prepare your business for the future.

Send a text Chas and Julie reveal UKG's 2025 Megatrends your organization should act on.  With over 30 case studies, 200 stakeholders, and hours of compilation, tune in to hear which trends could have the greatest impact on your business.  Chas and Julie also share practical recommendations on how to be proactive with your actions.

Send a text Did you miss Aspire 2024?  Join Chas and Julie as they highlight some of the key things you missed live in Las Vegas.

Send a text Join Chas and Julie in this brief episode as they share highlights of what is coming up in the next two weeks. UKG Aspire is on the horizon as they will be taking the main stage in "A Closing Conversation." Can't Attend?  UKG has made it possible for you to join them live so you can embrace the energy. Join the fun by clicking here .

Send a text Wait times, testing our patience, and poor travel conditions have absolutely nothing to do with this episode.  Join Chas and Julie as they continue the road to 100 sharing their favorite podcast episodes and highlight some of the predictions they were on target with and complete misses.  Have a listen!

Send a text About 40% of employees globally listen to music daily while at work.  Join Chas and Julie as they "bring the vibe" of how valuable listening to music is at work.  They share their top 5 list of songs that make them think about work, motivate them to push, and share a bit of music history.  Enjoy this off-beat episode with your favorite co-hosts.

Send a text Some days, you just don't have it.  It's hard to find something to be grateful for especially when It's easy to always look at the wrong things an organization does.  Today's episode with Chas and Julie, they share how gratitude in the workplace, specifically for leaders, can shape the way you view work in a positive way.  Listen as they discuss leadership, prioriti...

Send a text You have a name, and it's not just "Payroll." In this episode, Chas and Julie discuss how you, as payroll professionals, can develop a personal brand that highlights your unique skills. Chas and Julie enable you to advocate for yourself, broaden your perspective of the business you serve, and discuss how you are a major contributor to organizational culture. Have a liste...

Send a text Everyone 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 providin...

Send a text Chas 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 discus...

Send a text 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 workfo...

Send a text You 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 a text Join 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, the...