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Josh Groban: A Heart-to-Heart on Creativity at Work Sep 02, 2025

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Creativity isn’t just for artists — it’s a catalyst for innovation and building resilient teams in today’s workplaces. Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter/actor Josh Groban shares how arts education shaped his leadership and inspired the creation of his Find Your Light Foundation focused on developing well-rounded talent. Learn why fostering creativity boosts problem-solving and adaptability, how AI can be used to enhance it in new ways, and what leaders can do to nurture artistic thinking and curiosity to fortify future-ready organizations.

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Is Psychological Safety Just Wishful Thinking — or a Winning Strategy? Aug 26, 2025

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Picture a workplace where every idea is welcome, mistakes are opportunities for growth, and diverse perspectives are genuinely valued. Daniel Shore, Ph.D., a behavioral scientist and cofounder of MultiTeam Solutions, discusses how psychological safety helps build healthy, high-performing teams. Shore also works through a few real-world workplace scenarios where conflicts arise and emotions run high — to model how he’d approach each challenge in a way that fosters psychological safety and civility while driving accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Resources from this week’s episode:

2025 Civility Index - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/latest-civility-index-results

SHRM Blueprint - https://conference.shrm.org/blueprint

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Performance Reviews: Turn Dread into Development Aug 19, 2025

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Performance reviews are often met with groans and anxiety, but they don’t have to be a dreaded part of organizational life. Jay Jones and Payten Kirby, leads of talent and employee experience at SHRM, share how employers, managers, and employees can all improve the performance review process together. Learn the importance of building on existing strengths and making thoughtful adjustments to areas that cause frustration or disengagement. Plus, explore practical ways to ease tension around performance reviews, and how they can drive ongoing success and strengthen workplace culture.

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This episode is sponsored by Deel.

The Anatomy of a Great Job Aug 12, 2025

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What qualities make a job truly great? SHRM asked 16,000 workers of different types across 16 countries this exact question in a new report — and now host Anne Sparaco is on the case with Jenny Perez, a member of the SHRM thought leadership team who led the research, to dive deep intothe data: what workers really value, why gaps exist with how they ranked their ownjob, and how employers can close those gaps fast.

Starting with “hot takes” on good jobs from members of our audience, Anne and Jenny work their way through probing questions, common misconceptions, and a final opinion lightning round. Together, they uncover what leaders can do to build a more satisfied and motivated workforce, retain their people, and ultimately drive critical business outcomes.

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This episode is sponsored by SHRM Summer of Learning.

The Truth About Pay Transparency: Challenges, Risks, and Rewards Aug 05, 2025

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The practice of openly sharing compensation information is reshaping workplaces — but implementing it effectively comes with challenges that go beyond compliance. C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group’s Nancy Hibschman, managing principal, and Amanda Wethington, principal, discuss the importance of pay transparency and the shifting societal expectations driving the conversation. Discover how organizations can proactively plan, address questions, and manage disparities, while fostering open dialogue and empowering managers.

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Spirituality’s Connection to Workplace Wellness and Productivity Jul 29, 2025

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Discover how spirituality can impact employee mental wellness, workplace culture, and organizational outcomes. Dr. Keny Felix, a licensed therapist and associate professor of counseling at Liberty University, explores the distinction between spirituality and religion, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in the workplace. Learn how spiritual practices — such as mindfulness, gratitude, and inclusive collaboration — can reduce stress and improve productivity.

Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM 2025 Insights: Workplace Mental Health: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-2025-insights--workplace-mental-health

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Innovative Ways to Recruit Top Talent Jul 22, 2025

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Explore the pressing challenges of overcoming talent shortages, shifting candidate expectations, and emerging technologies in today’s competitive job market. Heidi Barnett, president of talent acquisition at isolved, a human capital management platform, shares actionable insights on how organizations can adapt to these trends. Learn how to apply marketing principles to create compelling job ads, balance short-term hiring needs with long-term workforce growth, and prepare employees for AI integration.

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Paid Sick Leave Simplified: Expert Tips for HR Pros Jul 15, 2025

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Explore the intricate challenges of managing paid sick leave laws across diverse jurisdictions, plus how those laws affect employee well-being and organizational success. Lauraine Bifulco, CEO of Vantaggio HR, shares actionable strategies to help professionals tackle these complexities. From understanding diverse accrual methodologies to navigating multi-state regulations, dive into how businesses can optimize their policies while staying competitive and adhering to legal requirements.

Resources from this Week's Episode: 2025 Employee Benefit Survey https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/employee-benefits-survey

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Leadership in Action: How the Ford Foundation Rebuilt Trust in HR Jul 08, 2025

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How do you rebuild trust and reshape perceptions within a key organizational function? Diane Headley, vice president and chief people officer at the Ford Foundation, shares her journey of revitalizing the HR function to better serve employees and align with organizational goals. Headley discusses the challenges of uniting a newly formed HR leadership team, building trust internally and externally, and shifting the perception of HR from a reactive function to a proactive, strategic partner. Explore actionable insights into creating cohesion and driving meaningful change within HR, a unified effort that ultimately contributed to the Ford Foundation's broader mission of becoming "one foundation."

Resources from this Week's Episode - 2025 State of the Workplace Report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace

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The Price of Success: Balancing Career Advancement and Wellbeing Jul 01, 2025

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Advancing in your career often comes with significant trade-offs, but how can organizations better support employees in managing these sacrifices? SHRM researcher Sally Windisch, who led the development of a new report on this topic, The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career Growth, shares actionable HR and leadership strategies for mitigating these challenges. Discover key findings from the report, including shifting priorities at different career stages, the toll these sacrifices can take on employee well-being and retention, and innovative solutions organizations can implement to build healthier, more balanced workplace cultures.

Resources from this Week's Episode - The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career Growth

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