Growth is exciting, but it can also expose the limits of the systems and processes supporting your people. As organizations expand, HR and payroll tasks often become more complex, teams are asked to do more with less, and leaders can find themselves making important technology decisions without a clear framework for what to prioritize.
This session will explore how leaders at growing organizations can make smarter HR and payroll technology decisions by focusing on operational needs, employee experience, and real-world outcomes. Rather than getting stuck comparing features alone, attendees will hear a practical discussion about the warning signs that existing systems are no longer keeping pace, the risks of delaying change, and the role that better data can play in building confidence around next steps.
Drawing on both research-based and lived experience, this webcast will bring together perspectives on growth, change management, and workforce technology evaluation. Attendees will learn how to identify the pain points that signal it may be time for a new approach, how to evaluate solutions in a way that aligns with business goals, and how stronger visibility into workforce data can support more informed decisions. The conversation will also highlight how operational efficiency, team support, and organizational impact are connected — especially in environments where resources are limited and the stakes are high.
Whether you are just starting to evaluate options or trying to build alignment around a potential change, this session will offer practical guidance to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Meet the Presenters
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Julie Develin
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 host of UKG Podcast—focusing on all things people at work.
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Trevor White
Trevor White is Vice President, Advisory & Consulting at Nucleus Research, where he leads research and advisory work focused on the financial and operational impact of enterprise technology investments. He advises organizations on how to build credible, data-backed business cases and evaluate technology decisions with confidence. His work helps leaders look beyond feature comparisons to understand risk, efficiency, and long-term business impact.
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Dr. Leslie Hardin
Dr. Leslie Hardin is Chief Operations Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer at KC CARE Health Center. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, organizational change, and workforce strategy. Her background spans healthcare, public higher education, and other complex organizations, where she has led HR through growth and transformation. Across her career, she has focused on aligning people strategy with operational realities in mission-driven environments where efficiency, compliance, and retention matter.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.