The People Purpose Podcast

Send a text Many managers think meetings can be unproductive. While meetings will always exist, how do you identify meetings that need to happen, and ones that don’t? In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss this ins and outs of meetings, what aspects they do and don’t like about them, and what makes a “good” meeting.

Send a text In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss their experiences with Covid-19 and how it has impacted their work. They also try to answer some questions surrounding the hard-to-navigate topic. Plus, find out how often employees are forced to miss work due to quarantine or taking care of a family member.

Send a text How is accountability viewed within your organization or your team? How do you define trust? Where does feedback fit in with accountability and trust? In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss nuances of accountability in the workplace. Plus, find out how often attendance issues in the manufacturing industry leads to loss of job for employees.  

Send a text Many employees are dissatisfied with their organization’s training and development program. What are ways you can improve? How can you be proactive and cater to your employees’ learning styles? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie continue the discussion on training and development from last episode. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, go back and check it...

Send a text Many organizations are missing the mark when it comes to training and developing their employees. The lack innovation in training and development can lead to higher rates of turnover among new hires. In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss ways to identify flaws in your training and how you can improve your organization’s development programs. Plus, find o...

Send a text How do you set a budget? What are your financial goals? How can you help your employees with their financial wellbeing? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss financial wellness and the steps you can take to better position yourself to be more informed. Plus, learn what the average debt is per person in the U.S. and how much the average person has in thei...

Send a text Welcome to a BONUS episode of The People Purpose Podcast. In this episode, Chas and Julie come to you live from New Orleans at the SHRM 22 Annual Conference. They discuss the conference's theme of "cause the effect." What does that theme mean to them? What does it mean to HR as a profession? Plus, go behind the scenes, and learn all about the expo, night life, speakers a...

Send a text Are your employees feeling disengaged due to the distance while working remote? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss ways to keep employees engaged, and how to make sure you’re effectively communicating with your employees. Plus, find out how many job openings there currently are and how many people have been hired around the country in the last month.

Send a text What keeps you motivated? What does “burnout” look like to you? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie reflect on how to identify burnout, ways stay motivated, and how to practice self care. Plus, find out how many people are “opening to leaving their jobs?”  

Send a text The grass might not always be greener. The Great Resignation is rife with great regret. Research from UKG shows many pandemic-era job-quitters regret their decision, with millions “boomeranging” back to their old jobs. Plus, find out how you may get the chance to see Chas and Julie live in person at an upcoming conference.

Send a text  What does managing up mean? How can you work collectively to help improve your team dynamics? In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the ins and outs of managing up and down. Plus, find out how many people are believed to be qualified for a manager’s position. The number may surprise you.

Send a text What is the psychological contract? What happens when it’s violated? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss how to repair breaches of the psychological contract, and what it means for both employees and their workplace. Plus, find out what percentage of jobs are currently remote positions, and how high that number is expected to go by the end of 2022. Res...

Send a text Paid time off (PTO) policies are different from company to company. In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the pros and cons of the three main PTO policies most organizations use. Which way attracts the most talent? Which has the most benefits? Which can cause the most headaches for HR or payroll? Plus, find out how many people keep certain facts hidden o...

Send a text Do employees want to work for a company with a dress code? Are employees more likely to feel productive if they can feel comfortable in their work attire? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss the dress code conundrum — which has only been intensified since the start of the pandemic. Plus, are you forgetting to assign tasks to remote workers? You’re not...

Send a text What does the number $10,157 mean? How does it translate to 18 car payments or $1 million in retirement savings? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss ways to identify gaps in pay, how technology can play a role in closing the gap, the need to teach managers to go through processes in unbiased ways, and how to use data when determining ways to analyze pa...

Send a text From holding virtual lunches to asking a “question of the day,” which of Julie’s early pandemic projections about improving company culture ended up being true? In this episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie discuss what they thought a shift to remote work would look like back in March 2020 — compared with what it actually looks like today, nearly two years later. Plus,...

Send a text It's been an exhausting and trying two years for all of us, both at work and in our personal lives.  During that time, we've withstood so much, - including (but not limited to) grief, uncertainty, and shifting employee expectations.  Looking ahead to 2022, the Workforce Institute at UKG has identified workplace predictions that should be top of mind for human resources and bu...

Send a text  You might be thinking this is the episode for our accounting people — but this is an important listen for all people leaders across every department at every organization. Tune in as Chas and Julie identify our best workplace resource, reinforce the importance of hearing and respecting all voices, and help you transform employee feedback into meaningful action. 

Send a text They say what happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. However, Chas and Julie wanted to bring you in on the action as they discuss what goes on at UKG Works. If you’re looking to hit the jackpot on learning something new and exciting — whether it’s product related or professional development related OR doing good with a great partner like World Central Kitchen — you must listen to thi...

Send a text Episode Title: When the Cause Just May Be the Cure: Exploring Remote Work and Burnout   Description: Remote work: a cause of burnout — or the antidote? When the COVID-19 pandemic began, employees at many organizations were told to grab what they could from their offices and head home, not knowing how long they would be there. Uncertainty took hold of the entire workforce, and record le...

Send a text Each year, the holiday season brings about different considerations when it comes to people and their expectations in the workplace. This has been complicated by many different factors over the past two years. In this episode, Chas and Julie discuss the current state of the workplace during the holiday season and some better practices for employers to consider. Learn what to do about s...

Send a text In light of recent worker strikes happening around the globe, we’ve recognized we have to change the way we cultivate culture and retain talent. We know it’s hard to hire right now but, often times, employers need not look far to fill existing roles. In this episode, Chas and Julie talk about Career Pathing and the steps you need to take to build a successful internal pipeline of talen...

Send a text Did you know that HR technology is so popular, there’s a three-day conference surrounding it each year? In this episode of The People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie give a recap of the HR Tech Conference & Expo they recently attended in Las Vegas. They talk about trends they noticed, the big focus on recruitment and retention products, and just how many HR technology products are...

Send a text The joke is on us — Open Enrollment doesn’t have to be painful. In the latest episode of the People Purpose Podcast, Chas and Julie talk about the importance of overcommunication, some of the new demands you may not consider as an employer, and everybody’s favorite: compliance considerations. You will also hear about Julie’s paper-filled experience as a practitioner when handling Open...

Send a text Viva Las Vegas! It’s the SHRM ’21 recap bonus episode of The People Purpose Podcast! Let us take you behind the scenes for a glimpse into the day-to-day happenings that occurred at SHRM ’21. In this special episode, Julie and Chas recap all the activities at SHRM ’21, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 9-12. They talk about a very impressive booth set-up in the expo hall...