Artwork for podcast Human Capital Lab
Maximizing Human Capital: Insights from Union Pacific's CHRO Josh Perkes
Episode 18 • 16th January 2025 • Human Capital Lab • Bellevue University
00:00:00 00:38:59

Share Episode

Shownotes

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Human CapitalLab podcast featuring guest Josh Perkes, Chief Human Resource Officer at Union Pacific Railroad. Josh shares his unique career journey, from an English degree to business and human resources, and discusses the importance of employee engagement, cross-functional experience, and effective leadership.

Learn about Union Pacific's approach to talent development, safety culture, and the strategic vision guiding their operations. Josh also offers valuable career advice and emphasizes the significance of putting people first in any organization. Don't miss this insightful conversation on unlocking long-term potential in human capital.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:25 Meet Josh Perks: Career Journey and Insights

01:57 Union Pacific's Cross-Functional Experience Program

03:06 Educational Background and Business Savvy

04:14 Field Experience and Its Impact

06:12 Transition to Talent Management

09:02 Union Relations and Workforce Strategy

12:38 Leadership and Strategic Vision

17:47 Connecting with a Distributed Workforce

20:01 The Power of Presence and Connection

20:28 Staying Connected with Employees

21:52 Future Challenges and Opportunities

24:23 Union Pacific's Strategic Focus

26:50 Safety Concerns and Initiatives

29:21 Career Development Advice

36:30 The Importance of People in Organizations

38:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Connect with the Guest, Josh Perkes;


Connect with Human Capital Lab; 

Links

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube

More Episodes
18. Maximizing Human Capital: Insights from Union Pacific's CHRO Josh Perkes
00:38:59
17. Innovative Pathways: Transforming Higher Education and Talent Development with Steve Foerster
00:28:28
16. Strategic Human Capital: From Recruitment to Retention with Yanika Daniels
00:43:06
15. Unlocking Talent Management with Sarah Truchard
00:40:54
14. Unleashing Human Potential: Strategic Employee Engagement and Leadership Development
00:18:44
13. Understanding the Role of the Chief Learning Officer: Insights and Research with Rich Douglas
00:25:00
12. Fostering Community, Engagement, and Growth at WoodmenLife with Denise McCauley and Marsha Graesser
00:40:29
11. Embracing Human Leadership in the Modern Workplace with Jennifer Nash
00:34:46
10. Maximizing Your Professional Impact Through Strategic Publishing with Erica Holthausen
01:00:45
9. Unlocking the Power of Data in Talent Development with Alaina Szlachta
00:46:02
8. Enhancing Technical Communication with Neil Thompson of Teach the Geek
00:30:16
7. Unlocking the Power of Mentorship with Tricia Beck
00:31:36
6. Beyond Boundaries: Networking and Innovation in Talent Management with Ana Dirksen
00:23:42
5. Strategic Approaches to Talent Development and Retention with Heath Mello
00:47:31
4. Becoming Strategic Business Partners: Insights from Jess Almlie
00:40:35
3. Building Your Professional Identity with Dorie Clark
00:34:03
2. Harnessing the Power of Networking with Kimberli Jeter
00:47:58
bonus Integrating Learning & Development into Corporate Success with Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher and Teri Hart
00:17:24
bonus Empathy in Leadership - Revisiting A Conversation with Adele Cook
00:17:25
bonus Continuous Learning and Development in the Corporate World: Insights from Jennifer Budveit and Nick Allen
00:09:25
1. Navigating the Intersection of Practice and Scholarship in Human Capital Management with Rich Douglas
00:14:48
14. bonus Revisiting Empathy In Leadership with Adele Cook
00:16:58
13. bonus Straight from 2 CEO's - Highlights from last season's most popular episodes
00:11:06
12. Connecting Leadership & Development Efforts with Organizational Priorities with Nick Allen
00:23:15
11. Embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion into Everything We Do with Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher
00:26:47
10. Straight from the CEO: How Learning gets a Seat at the Table - Part 2
00:18:17
9. Telling Your Story; How Your Talent Development Programs Move the Business Forward
00:20:04
8. A Strategic Approach to Evaluating Third Party Education Benefit Partners
00:19:47
7. Hardwired to Learn: Lifelong Learning and L & D
00:20:48
6. Straight from the CEO: How Learning gets a Seat at the Table
00:20:00
5. Capturing Human Capital Analytics
00:19:39
4. Trends in Leadership Development
00:19:37
3. Putting Your Learning Dollars Where Your Culture Is
00:17:55
2. What Learning Contributes To The Bottom Line
00:25:10
1. Empathy in Leadership
00:17:24
trailer Introducing the Human Capital Lab Podcast!
00:01:15