The People Purpose Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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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 their boss doesn’t “get” it), the generational divide around emerging tech has never been clearer or more important to address.

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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! 

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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.

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As HR professionals, we are busy. We are busy handling the day to day tasks and responsibilities that come along with our job, we are busy handing our lives outside of work, and we are busy trying to stay on top of all the tips and trends that help make workplaces better! Perhaps, though, we are too busy to focus on something that is vital to making everything else work--ourselves and our well-being. This episode will explore ways HR professionals can (and should) be aware of the importance of self-care, self-advocacy, and other mental health awareness considerations.

Understand that if you don’t take care of yourself, it’s hard to take care of your employees.

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Why are we so hesitant to change?  It’s time to put things in check and discuss why change is so difficult and what we can do to make a positive impact.  In this episode listen to Julie and Chas discuss how to navigate change and remove the disruption in your organization.  

1. Learn how to commit to creating a better workplace.
2. Understand that problem solving and accepting change leads to a competitive advantage.
3. Improve your transparency and lean on the stages of change to help employees improve their overall well-being.

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Intentionality is important in HR, especially when it comes to performance reviews. Everyone's favorite "love to hate" management task doesn't have to be a bad experience. Performance reviews are a critical element to your organizations overall culture & recruitment strategy. Join Julie and Chas where they discuss the importance of getting performance reviews right, especially in today's world of work. 

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Within the words “written” in invisible ink are important agreements between the employer and the employee that shape the relationship, thus affecting employee experience, productivity, satisfaction, and several other important metrics. If you work in HR--or if you manage people--you’ve entered a contract that is in effect from day one of the employment association. This contract is not written, and it cannot be seen, signed, or notarized. In this presentation we will discuss the concept of the psychological contract at work and explore the (often forgotten and misunderstood) exchange relationship that has a myriad of impacts from both the employee and employer viewpoints.  Join Chas and Julie as they arm you with  with different insights into the “whys” of employee behavior and reactions, and help your people thrive.

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The number of job openings that are available in the US is at an all time high.  What does this mean for companies that are having trouble keeping up with their operations due to staffing shortages.  Join Julie and Chas explore ways to ensure business continuity through active recruiting.  This episode will give Recruiters and business professionals a new lens to look through in a saturated job market.

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What is that and what are the implications in business?  In HR we discuss the concept of onboarding often.  But rarely, do we discuss reboarding and what it means to the organization and to employees.  Join Chas and Julie as they discuss the things you should know when bringing employees back to the office after an extended period of time. 

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Chas and Julie dive into the importance of destigmatizing mental health at work.  They cover practical elements to increase organizational awareness surrounding the important relationship between managers and employees.  It's not just about Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - it's about taking an intentional and strategic approach to employee mental health.