When Work Works

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How do organizations make work… work? If you're responsible for leading people or shaping strategy, you have found the space to explore that question from every angle. When Work Works examines the forces reshaping how people lead, connect, and thrive. Hosted by Julie Develin, a seasoned HR leader and global speaker, each episode begins with a single question, one designed to uncover not just what’s changing, but why it matters.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Rethinking the Frontline: Flexibility, Trust, and Retention

    What if one of the biggest growth opportunities in your organization has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, host Julie Develin is joined by global HR analyst Josh Bersin, for a wide-ranging conversation on why frontline work deserves far more strategic attention than it gets. Julie and Josh explore what it really means to build an agile frontline workforce, and discuss some of the key drivers of retention. The conversation also dives into the role of AI as Josh explains where it’s already improving day-to-day work, why managers aren’t going anywhere, and how technology can elevate human leadership when it’s introduced with the right intent. If you lead people, shape workforce strategy, or influence how work gets done on the front line, this episode is where you need to be.

    30 min

  2. FEB 4

    What Resilient Organizations Do Differently

    What does resilience really look like at work, and why has it become one of the most critical leadership capabilities today?  In this episode, host Julie Develin sits down with Sam Simmons, former Chief People and Internal Operations Officer of the LPGA, to explore resilience not as an individual trait, but as a strategic advantage organizations must intentionally design.  Drawing on Sam’s experience leading people and culture in professional sports, tech, and global organizations, the conversation reframes resilience as something built through trust, transparency, and thoughtful leadership. Julie and Sam unpack what resilient cultures feel like to employees, why change should be expected rather than feared, and how leaders can bring people into the process even when decisions are hard.

    22 min

  3. JAN 21

    The Future of Work Starts with The 2026 Megatrends

    Curious about the workplace trends shaping the year ahead? It’s time to walk into your yearly planning meeting armed with the right facts about tomorrow’s modern workplace. In this episode, Sarah Hodges, Chief Marketing Officer at UKG, joins host Julie Develin to unpack the newly released UKG 2026 Megatrends Report and break down what it reveals about the future of work. Together, Julie and Sarah explore the three major megatrends and how they should be influencing the decisions leaders are making. Sarah explains why these trends are critical signals, not crystal-ball predictions, and where things are shifting across technology, talent, and the broader working world. Insights only matter if they inspire action, which is why Sarah and Julie close the conversation by translating these signals into people-first strategies to help your organization thrive.

    23 min

  4. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing When Work Works

    What does it really look like when work… works? If you're leading a team, shaping strategy, or navigating the complexity of today’s workplace, this is the podcast built for you. When Work Works is a new podcast from UKG that explores the forces redefining how people lead, connect, and thrive at work. Hosted by longtime HR leader and global speaker Julie Develin, each episode brings together research, real-world stories, and candid conversations with leaders who are reshaping the modern workplace. From employee experience and workforce resilience to talent strategy and AI, When Work Works asks a simple question that reveals a wealth of extraordinary answers. Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

    1 min

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How do organizations make work… work? If you're responsible for leading people or shaping strategy, you have found the space to explore that question from every angle. When Work Works examines the forces reshaping how people lead, connect, and thrive. Hosted by Julie Develin, a seasoned HR leader and global speaker, each episode begins with a single question, one designed to uncover not just what’s changing, but why it matters.

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  • Creator
    UKG
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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    When Work Works