The People Purpose Podcast

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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, prioritizing growth, and small acts of kindness can remind us how to find gratitude at work.

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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 listen!

Payroll's Part to Play for PDCs!

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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 providing training, while Julie shares concerns about potential challenges and silos. 

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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 discuss the potential benefits and challenges of allowing politics in the workplace, as well as strategies for addressing controversial issues and navigating sensitive conversations.

Don't know where to start? Try here.

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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 insights. Check out some of Dan's work below:

• Harvard Business School: Managing the Future of Work
• Harvard Business School Case Studies on the Future of Commerce and Work
• YouTube Channel Featuring Dan O’Connor’s Presentations

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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.

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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, they each share their #SHRM24 conference experience.

Find George here.

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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 employee hold the manager accountable? Or how does the manager hold leadership accountable?
• How do you hold people accountable in a group project setting?

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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 significance of finding fulfillment in one's career, while Chas expressed skepticism toward the idea of work-life balance. They emphasized the need for open communication, internal self-reflection, and effective teamwork to achieve this balance, and discussed the growing importance of social skills in the workplace.

Need a pick me up?  Watch the Time of Your Life promo here.

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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.