Julie Develin, MSHRD, SHRM-SCP, GTML, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, podcast host, and workplace strategist focused on the intersection of humanity and technology at work. Named a Top 100 HR influencer in 2025, Julie is known for her clarity, candor, and contagious energy, Julie helps leaders make sense of today’s workplace shifts, from AI and employee experience to culture and connection and empowers them to take meaningful action that moves both people and performance forward.
With a career shaped by more than 17 years leading an HR department and working alongside thousands of HR and business leaders across industries, Julie brings a rare blend of corporate insight, academic grounding, and real-world pragmatism. She’s the voice organizations trust when they need to cut through complexity, challenge convention, and refocus on what truly matters: people.
Julie teaches graduate-level HR courses, writes a popular LinkedIn newsletter called The Weekly Prompt, and has been featured in outlets like Vice, Fast Company, Axios, and HR Executive. She continues to inspire the HR community to think differently, lead with heart, and embrace the future of work with curiosity and courage.
When she’s not on stage, in the classroom, or cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies, she’s probably asking, “Wait—but why do we still do it that way?” and helping someone find a better, simpler path forward.