Julie Develin
"Moving Forward with Optimism: HR Leads the Way" (On Board)
Learning Objectives:
- Aligning Employee Experience with Business Goals: Participants will learn how to align employee experience initiatives with overall business objectives.
- Fostering Resilience and Adaptability: Explore strategies for building resilience and adaptability in employees during difficult periods.
- Measuring and Improving Employee Satisfaction: This objective focuses on practical methods for measuring employee satisfaction and engagement.
Session Description:
Companies invest significant effort in fostering a positive employee experience, and this commitment should remain steadfast even during challenging times. In fact, periods of adversity present unique opportunities to enhance company culture and strengthen employee motivation through deeper, more meaningful connections. This presentation will explore strategies that organizations can adopt to leverage creative and innovative practices to cultivate, enhance, and sustain a positive employee experience. By doing so, companies can not only boost employee morale and satisfaction but also achieve positive business results. Let's work to maintain an optimistic perspective and view challenges as chances for growth and improvement-believing that the glass is half full!
Speaker Bio:
A leading voice on employee relations, workplace flexibility, and workforce development, Julie Develin, SHRM-SCP, GTML, is a Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory Group at UKG. With more than 17 years of experience as an HR executive focused on improving workplace culture and enhancing the employee experience, Develin helps organizations implement strategic employee workplace initiatives to enhance productivity, improve communication, and increase satisfaction across the workforce. A seasoned speaker at conferences and other business events, she has presented hundreds of sessions for HR audiences of all sizes and enjoys connecting with and learning from other HR and business professionals. Develin holds an M.S. in human resources development from McDaniel College, where she continues to work today as an adjunct professor in the human resources management and human services management programs. She is also the co-host of The People Purpose Podcast—a show that focuses on all things people at work.