Jan 15 2025 39 mins
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;
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkperkes/
- Website: https://www.up.com/
Connect with Human Capital Lab;
- Host: Rich Douglas
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/
- Human Captial Lab Links
- Website: https://humancapitallab.org/
- Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/