The People Purpose Podcast

Send a text Have 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...

Send a text Are 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 sig...

Send a text It'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 a text Join 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 a text On 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 ar...

Send a text How 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 a text On 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 a text It'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 a text Are 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 e...

Send a text What 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 out...

Send a text 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 a text 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...

Send a text 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 Ju...

Send a text Are 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 Megat...

Send a text 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.

Send a text *ping* *ding* *email sound* *instant message sound*. Is your life overrun by push notifications? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the stresses an overwhelming amount of notifications can cause. Plus, find out how many push notifications two billion smart phone users are receiving. The large number may surprise you!

Send a text It's a very special episode of The People Purpose Podcast, as Chas and Julie were live from the Spotlight Stage at UKG Aspire 2023. They share their experience and takeaways from a week at the conference in Vegas. They also get perspective from the live audience in attendance.

Send a text Ever wonder how partnerships impact your business?  What is the breaking point before you need to reach out for help? The People Purpose Podcast travels abroad to His Majesty's Kingdom in London to discuss the impact of partnerships and how you can stay ahead of the curve with your business.  Plus learn how much data is consumed via the Google search engine.  It's more than y...

Send a text Julie is live at the 2023 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. On this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss key themes they're seeing around HR Technology based on sessions at the conference. Plus, find out what impact HR technology has on finding and retaining talent.

Send a text What are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in the office? What kind of costumes can you wear to work? Can you comment on your co-workers' costumes? It's a spooky episode of The People Purpose Podcast, as Chas and Julie discuss the Dos and Don'ts of Halloween at the workplace. Plus, find out how much money people spend on Halloween around the U.S.

Send a text HR can feel like a thankless profession. What better time to say "thank you" than on HR Professionals Day? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie are thanking HR members everywhere and celebrating the profession.

Send a text The topic of a four-day work week comes with many different opinions. What works for one person or organization might not be the best plan for another. In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the pros and cons of a four-day work week in the U.S. Plus, find out where four-day work week studies have been successful.

Send a text Are you interested in learning what areas you can focus on to improve your organization? Listening to your people will certainly will help. In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss different tools and resources you can use to gain insights from your employees. Plus, find out how many people would be willing to exercise at work if their organization provided...

Send a text In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie are together again, in person, in Indianapolis. They discuss data use at work and what you can learn from the data consumed by your organization. Plus, find out how many gigabytes of data the average American consumes in one day.

Send a text Have you been searching for tips on how to grow your career? Look no further than this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, where Chas and Julie discuss five tips for those starting out in their professions. This is a rare episode of The PPP, as we're in front of an audience for the first time -- live from UKG's young professional program called Elevate.