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In a PIP Panic? How to Turn a “Death Sentence” into Your Biggest Opportunity Nov 11, 2025

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Facing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actionable strategies for employees and managers to navigate PIPs, rebuild trust, and drive professional success. Belyna tackles everything from coaching different worker personas to answering audience questions to playing “red flag, beige flag” — but for PIP advice!

Resources from this Week’s Episode - Toolkit: Retool Reviews and Empower Teams with Thoughtful Performance Management - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-employee-performance

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Pets and the Workplace: A "FUR-mula" for Success Nov 04, 2025

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Discover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.

Resources from this Week's Episode - Pet Insurance Policy Template: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/policies/pet-insurance-benefits-policy-template

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Survived a Layoff? Here’s Your Game Plan Oct 28, 2025

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How do you cope after making it through a layoff? Career strategist Jen Lewi joins us for expert tips, mock-coaching scenarios, and audience questions focused on managing survivor's guilt, staying productive, avoiding burnout, rebuilding team trust, and more. Learn how you can reframe these “new era” changes as a growth opportunity that contributes to your organization’s evolving workforce planning strategy, all while staying true to your own career goals during uncertain times.

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Your Words and Stories Matter: Tips for Civil Conversations Oct 21, 2025

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In today’s increasingly polarized world, even a casual mention of politics or differing opinions at work can escalate tensions. Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp, shares communication and storytelling tips for leading with civility and empathy — like sharing personal narratives, using more thoughtful and inclusive language, and distinguishing between perspective and perception — to help diffuse disagreements when they inevitably arise.

Resources from this episode: Civility Index Results https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/latest-civility-index-results

Civility Starter Kit: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility

Member-Exclusive – Internal Messaging Bonus: http://shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/internal-messaging-civility

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Master Difficult Conversations Around Pay Equity Oct 14, 2025

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What truly drives fair compensation? Nicole Armstrong, CEO of Ellequate, explores the toughest questions around pay equity, revealing real challenges faced by today’s workforce — from the gender pay gap to “occupational segregation.” Get practical tips for tackling difficult compensation conversations, plus actual pay equity ROI success stories and expert HR insight through an audience Q&A.

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Quiet Cracking — The Silent Strain That’s Breaking Workplaces (from SHRM's Honest HR Podcast) Oct 07, 2025

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This week: A special episode from SHRM's weekly Honest HR podcast on a topic impacting workers, leaders, and HR alike! The silent threat in today’s workplaces isn’t “quiet quitting,” or people doing the bare minimum in their job. It’s employees who stay but feel stuck, burned out, and are silently disengaging. Jared Pope, a benefits and employment law attorney and the CEO of Work Shield, joins host Marjorie Morrison, SHRM's executive in residence for mental health, to discuss this troubling phenomenon — tackling everything from early warning signs and toxic culture to the benefits of wellness programs.

This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires November 1, 2026.

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A Roadmap for Involuntary Termination for Both HR and Employees Sep 30, 2025

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Feeling lost after an unexpected job loss or handling terminations on the HR side? Employment Attorney James “Jim” Reidy, partner of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, shares actionable steps for employees to regain control and protect their rights, and guides HR on legal essentials and best practices. Plus, Reidy addresses real HR challenges submitted by our audience in a Q&A.

HR Resources - Employee Termination Checklist: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/forms/checklist-employee-termination

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Using 360-Degree Evaluations to Turn Insights Into Action Sep 23, 2025

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Discover the full potential of your team with 360-degree feedback versus traditional approaches. Executive advisor David S. Cohen, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Culture Change, outlines actionable strategies to activate this multi-dimensional evaluation process. He uses his F.A.S.T. method — Fair, Accurate, Safe, and Trustworthy — to work through various scenarios for HR, people managers, and employees.

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Workplace Retaliation Claims: Do’s and Don’ts Sep 16, 2025

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Employee retaliation claims can disrupt teams and carry legal risks. Louis Lessig, partner at Brown and Connery, LLP, shares practical steps for HR, people managers, and employees to address claims — spotting red flags, balancing confidentiality with open communication, and navigating resolution strategies.

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5 Ways Businesses Invite Employee Lawsuits — and How to Avoid Them Sep 09, 2025

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Explore the growing challenge of employment lawsuits and how evolving workforce dynamics and compliance needs heighten legal risks for organizations. Discover actionable guidance from Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, on avoiding common pitfalls, including poor documentation, vague accommodation requests, and mishandled investigations in a quiz-game style. Find out how you can proactively address payroll errors, manage leave issues, and implement best practices — like consistent protocols and HR audits — to safeguard your organization.

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